A food critic, also known as a restaurant critic or food writer, is someone who tries certain foods or restaurants and then comments on all the elements related to the dining experience. Writing independent restaurant reviews can generate significant exposure as a food critic and can help writers start their career. The ultimate goal of restaurant criticism is to experience the restaurant as an ordinary customer would without any special attention. For greater credibility, most publications expect a _gastronomic journalist_t to have knowledge about the food and restaurant industry, which is normally obtained by working in a restaurant or food store.
Not only do they have the freedom to comment on whatever they want, from restaurants to food trucks and catering companies, but they also have no restrictions on their content. In many cases, they will visit the restaurants they plan to review during the nights while writing about their experience after that night or the next day. After finalizing their review, a critic will write a review about the restaurant that will include detailed descriptions of various dishes.
