Filed under: Critical Cats by Raphael Brion Jun 8, 2011, 8:30am EDT Share this story Share this on Facebook Share this on Twitter Share All sharing options Share All sharing options for: Critical Cats Pocket Flipboard Email New York Times critic Sam Sifton's zero-star review of Sam Talbot's Imperial No. 9 was pretty harsh. To soften the blow, Eater NY took the the toughest lines and paired them with adorable kittens. [Eater NY] More From Eater Sign up for the Sign up for Eater's newsletter The freshest news from the food world every day Thanks for signing up! Check your inbox for a welcome email. Email (required) Oops. Something went wrong. Please enter a valid email and try again. By submitting your email, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Notice. You can opt out at any time. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Subscribe The Latest Near, Far, Caviar By Jaya Saxena Everything We Know About New McDonald’s Chain, CosMc By Jaya Saxena ‘English Food’ Restored a Nation’s Culinary Reputation By Aimee Levitt The Brands Moving South Asian Food Beyond the Ethnic Aisle By Mahira Rivers Paris Hilton Is in Her Domestic Goddess Era By Amy McCarthy Leave Prue Leith Alone By Heidi Lux