R.I.P. R.W. Apple Jr.

One of my favourite writers, about anything, but particularly about food, passed away this morning.

R. W. Apple Jr., who in more than 40 years as a correspondent and editor at The New York Times wrote about war and revolution, politics and government, food and drink, and the revenge of living well from more than 100 countries, died early this morning in Washington. He was 71.

R.W. Apple's regular, extended articles in the Dining & Wine section of the NYT were a joy to read, not only for his use of language, but for his genuine enthusiasm for travel and food, and for his hilarious and frequent references to his wife Betsey. Re-live them here - thanks NYT for opening the vault.