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Buzz about Fearless Critic Restaurant Guides



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Other articles about The Wine Trials, Robin Goldstein’s wine criticism, and “Osteria L’Intrepido” (much more at The Wine Trials website): New York Times | The Independent (UK) | Boston Globe | New York Times Diners Journal | El País | Epicurious | Hindustani Times | La Repubblica | Los Angeles Times | Mumbai Mirror | New York Post | The Independent


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