How One Food Critic Overcame His Negative Relationship With Alcohol and Sugary Drinks
In the last part of a monthlong series, Pete Wells and experts suggest how to sidestep the perils of alcoholic or sugary beverages. By Pete Wells A reporter for the Food section, Pete Wells was The Times’s chief restaurant critic for 12 years. Published Jan. 26, 2026Updated Jan. 26, 2026 Reset Your Appetite This is…