Originally published: New York : Penguin Press, 2005

The daily special -- Backstory -- Molly -- The king of Spain -- Looking for Umami -- Miriam -- Meat and potatoes -- Chloe -- Brenda -- Dinner with chairman punch -- Betty -- Food warrior -- The missionary of the delicious -- Emily -- Ghosts -- Recipe index

The editor-in-chief of "Gourmet" recounts her visits to some of the world's most acclaimed restaurants, both as herself and as an anonymous diner in disguise, to offer insight into the differences in her dining experiences

Includes index