On Wed, 30 Aug 2006 07:33:41 -0700, lubricant wrote:

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> jay wrote:
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>> Restaurant owners don't usually give free meals to those that wish to eat
>> and kibitz. And critics in order to experience the real meal deal don't
>> announce their arrival or intentions.
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> right, that's why i figured publishers actually pay the critics

http://www.ehow.com/how_8535_be-food-critic.html