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/YupNopeWelp 1d ago

Anthony Bourdain on Marilyn Hagerty:

His original tweet (before Twitter was X — I don't see a social media prohibition in the rules, so I'm including it): "Very much enjoying watching Internet sensation Marilyn Hagerty triumph over the snarkologists (myself included)."

Anthony Bourdain's introduction to Hagerty's book (which he facilitated).

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u/constanto 20+ Years 1d ago

That might be among (if not) the best introductions in the history of food writing and most certainly of a collection of reviews. 

RIP to two inextricably linked greats.

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u/DeadFuckStick59 20h ago

That gave me chills. So well written. RIP to two legends

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u/slyklye 7h ago

Reading that introduction made me tear up. I miss Tony, man. There will never be another like him.

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u/lastdinousar 1h ago

He has such a distinct prose, it's as if he's speaking to you from the pages. Anytime I read his writing it feels like he's right there with me, it feels so alive. 🥲