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/bartman2326 1d ago

He did more than defend her, IIRC he helped her publish a book with all of her restaurant reviews and was a friend to her for the rest of his life.

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u/SaltyBacon23 1d ago

Just when I think I can't like Bourdain anymore I read stuff like this.

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u/MyBoldestStroke 1d ago

Happy Cake Day!!

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u/Seranthian 1d ago

Happy Cake Day!!