Andrew Zimmern

Andrew Zimmern is an Emmy-winning and four-time James Beard Award-winning TV personality, chef, writer, and philanthropist. He is best known as the creator, executive producer, and host of the "Bizarre Foods" franchise on Travel Channel. Zimmern has authored several books, including his memoir The Bizzare Truth, and several cookbooks that celebrate global cuisine. Beyond television and writing, he is a dedicated philanthropist, advocating for food equity, sustainability, and hunger relief.

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How one moment of shamelessness saved Andrew Zimmern’s life

After decades of drug and alcohol abuse, the chef and television personality labeled himself as an ‘irredeemable human being.’ Everything changed when he found the courage to ask for help.

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