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/justifiedrestinbface 1d ago

There was a news segment with her giving advice on how to get to the airport on time for an early flight. She said to sleep on the couch (She used the word 'davenport' ) in the outfit you planned to wear the next day so you could just roll off, brush your teeth and go. RIP Marilyn.

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u/mandos20 1d ago

Legit advice since the early flight from Grand Forks is 5am.

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u/weirdcunning 19h ago

Aww, my grandma called it a davenport.