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Pete Wells

January 14, 2026 · 56 min

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This week on Expense Account, J Lee spoke to Pete Wells, former restaurant critic for The New York Times. Topics discussed include:

* The ideal width of sandwiches.

* Why everyone is a food journalist now (social media).

* The increased emphasis on furniture and design in restaurants.

* And whether Pete misses being a critic.

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