Theodore Gioia

Theodore Gioia is a critic living in San Francisco. His work has appeared in The Believer, Los Angeles Review of Books, and Virginia Quarterly Review. He is currently writing a book on California’s changing food culture.

The Midlife Crisis of the American Restaurant Review

Theodore Gioia samples the American restaurant review at present and offers a recipe for the future....

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NONFICTION

FOOD & DRINK

How to Market Classical Music: A Conversation with Aubrey Bergauer

Theodore Gioia speaks to Aubrey Bergauer, the former executive director of the California Symphony, about programming a more diverse repertoire....

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MUSIC

Bach at the Burger King

When the music of Vivaldi and Mozart are used to repel the homeless from sidewalks and Burger Kings, does it still glorify the dignity of humanity?...

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POLITICS

MUSIC

Coffee as Existential Statement: A Crisis in Every Cup on Valencia Street

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FOOD & DRINK

CULTURAL STUDIES

Changing the Game: How “Game of Thrones” Rewrites the Rules of Modern TV

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TELEVISION