Joseph Wechsberg

Joseph Wechsberg (29 August 1907 – 10 April 1983) was a Jewish Czech writer, journalist and musician.

He and his wife requested and received asylum in the United States in 1939 when Germany invaded Czechoslovakia.

[1] Over his career he was a prolific writer who wrote over two dozen works of nonfiction, including books on music and musicians, and contributed numerous articles to publications such as The New Yorker.

[2] Wechsberg's book Blue Trout & Black Truffles was gifted by Nick Kokonas to Grant Achatz while Nick was trying to convince Grant to form a restaurant partnership with him.

The result was Alinea, the only Chicago restaurant to retain a three-star status, Michelin's highest accolade.