331330 Wed Oct 04 16:01:19 -0700 2006 16 33 Food Media and News 0 1921930 Drudgereport notes today that the New York Times announced that food journalist R.W. Apple died on Tuesday. Not certain if the account is accurate. Wed Oct 04 16:01:19 -0700 2006 11158 Leper 1 1921937 Yes, of thoracic cancer at 71. http://msnbc.msn.com/id/15129061/ Wed Oct 04 16:03:08 -0700 2006 1921930 10255 Gary Soup 1 1922102 R.W. Apple's book "America" was a great read for any lover of food and travel. I am jealous of the Chowhound life he lead. I wonder what Julia is going to cook up for him tonight? Wed Oct 04 16:39:06 -0700 2006 1921930 28212 Walters 2 1922447 Based on what I know of him, he may insist on cooking for her! A great loss. I'll miss his travel and food writing in the Times. And I was a longtime reader of his political articles as well. I especially enjoyed the sidebars he wrote to accompany the harder news articles. Wed Oct 04 18:09:54 -0700 2006 1922102 10201 abrocadabro 1 1922297 There is a long appreciative article posted on the NY Times website. His last article was in Sunday's paper on chefs in Singapore. A real loss. Wed Oct 04 17:35:24 -0700 2006 1921930 22061 GregJ 2 1922953 http://www.nytimes.com/2006/10/04/nyregion/05applecnd.html?_r=1&oref=slogin Here is the link to the article. Wed Oct 04 20:27:35 -0700 2006 1922297 11826 Phaedrus 1 1922829 Such sad news. I really enjoyed his writing. I will miss him. Wed Oct 04 19:49:06 -0700 2006 1921930 13201 Seattle Rose 1 1922969 Thanks for posting this sad news...I haven't seen him in years but he would frequent my Antiques shop and we would always trade new restaurants to try. He loved to talk food ! He will be missed by many. Wed Oct 04 20:33:59 -0700 2006 1921930 13791 Marilyn 2 1923278 where was your shop? was he based out of dc or new york? from his writings, it seemed like he didn't have a permanent residence, but rather a globe trotter of the finest order. Wed Oct 04 22:09:48 -0700 2006 1922969 10866 kevin 3 1923331 Kevin...my shop was in Adamstown PA...RW had a farm in Gettysburg PA Wed Oct 04 22:26:41 -0700 2006 1923278 13791 Marilyn 1 1923284 I was home sick today and really trying to remain positive. The news of Apple's death really hit me hard. He was a favorite journalist even before he was a food writer. The obit in the times is sweet and appreciative of his many talents, and it was picked up in the international herald tribune among other news outlets. My favorite food article of his was the story about his favorite bistro in Paris, where he went to celebrete his birthday not so long ago. I think it ran in Gourmet, and it was such a loving tribute to the restaurant, its chef and owners, and to a remembrance of a life well lived. Here's a glass raised to Apple. Slainte. Wed Oct 04 22:10:09 -0700 2006 1921930 22627 MaspethMaven 2 1923731 I think that piece was actually written by Calvin Trillin. He reported on Apple's birthday celebration. Thu Oct 05 00:56:05 -0700 2006 1923284 11111 Frolic 3 1924915 Yes, I think you are right. No wonder the details are so fuzzy. Regardless, a lovely piece and a fitting tribute. Thu Oct 05 15:51:28 -0700 2006 1923731 22627 MaspethMaven 1 1923293 Chez l' Ami Louis, Wed Oct 04 22:14:00 -0700 2006 1921930 10866 kevin 1 1965338 FYI: RW Apple swansong article: http://travel2.nytimes.com/2006/10/22/travel/22apple.html ok tnx Mon Oct 23 09:03:01 -0700 2006 1921930 16770 psb 1 1965473 I had the privilege of hearing Mr. Apple speak last March at the IACP convention in Seattle. I don't think I've ever heard anyone speak with such eloquence and humour, and we'll likely never hear (or read) the likes of him again. Mon Oct 23 13:12:29 -0700 2006 1921930 48352 FlavoursGal 1 1970945 I've been lamenting his passing...used to always look forward to reading his NYT articles. Yesterday, read his last piece about the 10 restaurants he would board a plane to visit. A fascinating character and true bon vivant -- they don't make them like that any more! Wed Oct 25 12:51:34 -0700 2006 1921930 42844 MichelinStarChaser