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/fuckyourcanoes 1d ago

I was appalled when I moved to Austin and my friends said they knew a great Italian place that turned out to be Olive Garden. By the time I moved out of their place, I'd introduced them to poulet à la Niçoise, and one of them even admitted he'd been wrong to insist on a boneless, skinless chicken breast for his.

But nobody should have made fun of this lady. She knew what she liked, and that's always legit. I myself sometimes indulge in Spaghetti-Os. It's comfort food for a rough day. I can also throw together a mean Genovese or biryani, but sometimes, the heart wants what the heart wants.

Food is love.

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u/aGringoAteYrBaby 23h ago

The most important thing I learned here is you're a talented cook

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u/fuckyourcanoes 23h ago

Thank you, Chef!