Marilyn Hagerty wrote an article praising Olive Garden, leading to a viral backlash filled with condescension, until Anthony Bourdain defended her perspective on social media.
Anthony Bourdain identified food as a significant cultural experience, valuing meals that evoke memories and feelings. His ideal last meal was roast bone marrow at St. JOHN in London.
"Anthony Bourdain was vocal about his distaste for the James Beard Foundation Awards, criticizing the event for overlooking hard-working chefs and promoting food writers instead."
In Season 7, Episode 7 of "Parts Unknown," Bourdain spent an afternoon wandering around Cologne - Germany's ancient riverside city. German cuisine is heavy on the meat and potatoes, but that's not all there is to it. As the home of Kölsch beer, Cologne's brewery culture is alive and well, and Bourdain was eager to get a taste with local insider Heinz Grüne. One of the chef's favorite stops of the day was Brauerei zur Malzmühle - part restaurant, part beer hall.