As one who devours the restaurants reviews (esp. now that I am an expatriate, sob), I can say I will miss Grimes' reviews. Coming on the heels of Ruth Reichl, (who I did not like), he was a considerable improvement. His emphasis on the style, both in food and ambiance, was a welcome relief. I was tired of reading about the other diners near Reichl's table. Maybe it was for comic relief but I was tired of it. That being said, my favorite reviewer still is Bryan Miller, who brought both cooking expertise and a formidable tasting sense to his reviews. I still miss his reviews. Of course, I also like reading R.W. Apple, who tastes seem to be as grand as his appetite for travel. As for keeping the 4*s in line, I can only think of Ruth Reichl's disquise when going into Le Cirque. I cherished every moment of it. Who, amongst us civilians hasn't experienced this kind of treatment? It was great to read about it. (n.b. I have just finished "The Fourth Star" and this preferential treatment just makes me mad no, make that furious.