UCSD Extension is pleased to announce that Ruth Reichl, author and Editor-In-Chief of Gourmet Magazine, will speak on Tuesday, April 12th, 7:00-8:30 p.m., as part of UCSD’s Revelle Forum at The Neurosciences Institute, a series of lectures and public interviews with leading figures from the worlds of arts and culture, current events, and the media. In conversation with UCSD Professor of Visual Arts John Welchman, Reichl will speak about her latest book, Garlic and Sapphires, recounting her astonishing adventures as restaurant critic of The New York Times. Admission to this event is $35 per person. Registrations may be made by calling UCSD Extension at 858-534-3400, or online at http://revelleforum.ucsd.edu. The series takes place in the 350-seat auditorium of The Neurosciences Institute located at 10640 John Jay Hopkins Drive (parking is free).

In her new book, Garlic and Sapphires, Ruth Reichl continues the fascinating saga of her culinary life, first recounted in her best-selling Tender at the Bone and Comfort Me with Apples. As the most powerful restaurant critic in America at The New York Times, Reichl devised elaborate disguises to conceal her identity from obsequious restaurateurs, writing “double reviews” to contrast her dining experiences when undisguised with those of a series of meticulously constructed alter egos. Her extraordinary latest memoir is filled with entertaining, witty, intimate, and revealing anecdotes of the consequences of her playful deceptions and how they unexpectedly affected her own character, expectations and appetite. Advance registration strongly advised. Registration fee is $35. No refunds. When registering, refer to section ID number 050562. Call 858-534-3400 to register. The talk will be followed by a booksigning.

Contacts:
Dan Atkinson or Stephanie Stevens
(858) 964-1051 or (858) 964-1048