The Journey of a Food Critic – A Master Class in Life

Welcome to the first episode of Lunch with Shelley in 2026! To celebrate this fun occasion, we have the great Tom Sietsema, the renowned food critic for 25 years at the Washington Post, as our first guest. I have been a devoted reader and a great admirer of Tom’s for his entire tenure at the Post, and he even exceeded my expectations at this truly wonderful lunch!

Upon leaving the Post in December, Tom continues to write, cook, frequent restaurants, and travel. Join us at our sunny table at the delicious Claudio’s table to hear about how Tom got into the food business, great stories about favorite restaurant memories, our mutual love of dining, and his exciting plans for 2026!

Check us out at www.lunchwithshelley.com or wherever you get your favorite podcast, and in the meantime and as always, Peace, Love and Lunch!