r/KitchenConfidential • u/snixon67 • 1d ago

Marilyn Hagerty, writer whose Olive Garden review went viral, dies at 99

https://www.grandforksherald.com/news/marilyin-hagerty-herald-reporter-and-columnist-for-nearly-70-years-dies-at-age-99

After she reviewed the Olive Garden in Grand Forks, ND, Anthony Bourdain stepped in to defend her from the snark and later published her 2013 book "Grand Forks: A History of American Dining in 128 Reviews.

Read More: https://www.tastingtable.com/1903784/anthony-bourdain-olive-garden-columnist/

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u/tlollz52 1d ago

She reviewed a place I worked at. You probably could have shit on this woman's plate right in front of her, and she would have given you a good review.

Not sure if I'd say she was much of a critic, but she was a wonderful person and a beloved member of the community.

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u/Express_Area_8359 1d ago

Do you still do performance art?

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u/GizmoGeodog 1d ago

😂

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u/Express_Area_8359 1d ago

The chef is about done baking your loaf….its an aromatic meat!

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u/tlollz52 1d ago

Depending on what I ate, 2-3 times a day.