Egon Ronay

Non-Fiction Author

Birthday July 24, 1915

Birth Sign Leo

Birthplace Hungary

DEATH DATE Jun 12, 2010 (94)

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About

A Hungarian-British culinary critic, Ronay published several popular restaurant guides during the 1950s and 1960s.

Before fame

He briefly served in the Hungarian Army during World War II.

Trivia

He wrote a popular food column for the Daily Telegraph.

Family life

His daughter, Edina Ronany, had a career as a fashion designer.

Associated with

His career as a food critic was inspired by his meeting with television chef Fanny Cradock .