Jonathan Reynolds, Playwright and Food Columnist, Dies at 79

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15Nov11/15/2021

Jonathan Reynolds, Playwright and Food Columnist, Dies at 79

November 15, 2021

By Michael Q Fellmeth, Executive Director Announcements

His plays tended to parody American institutions. His food writing tended to be full of humor.

Source: Jonathan Reynolds, Playwright and Food Columnist, Dies at 79 – The New York Times

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