William Grimes (journalist)

William Grimes
Born (1950-07-25) July 25, 1950 (age 74)
Occupation(s)Journalist
food writer

William H. "Biff" Grimes (born July 25, 1950) is an American food writer, former magazine writer, culture reporter, theater columnist, restaurant critic, book reviewer and a current obituary writer for The New York Times.[1] He is the author of four books on food and drink in the United States, including the recent work Appetite City: A Culinary History of New York.[2]

  1. ^ Koblin, John (March 7, 2008). "William Grimes Is New Obit Writer for the Times". Observer.com. Archived from the original on March 10, 2008. Bill Keller sent out a 384-word memo this morning announcing that William Grimes will become the new obit writer for the paper.
  2. ^ Gathje, Curt (October 26, 2009). "Grimes Comes Clean". Zagat.com.