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.
CONTRIBUTOR ARTICLES
The Midlife Crisis of the American Restaurant Review
Theodore Gioia samples the American restaurant review at present and offers a recipe for the future....
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....
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?...
Coffee as Existential Statement: A Crisis in Every Cup on Valencia Street
Theodore Gioia provides a culinary and cultural tour of the coffee shops on San Francisco’s Valencia Street....
Changing the Game: How “Game of Thrones” Rewrites the Rules of Modern TV
Adding insult to injury has become the Game of Thrones formula for a fanatical virtual following....
