“Way back in the day, I used to cook for Thomas Keller at Rakel in New York City. Keller is a down to earth, kind, supportive person. I wish people could see that.”

American chef, restaurateur, and television personality

Andrew Scott Zimmern is an American chef, restaurateur, television and radio personality, director, producer, businessman, food critic, and author. He is known for a wide-ranging career in food and media. Zimmern has worked across cooking, broadcasting, and publishing, building a public profile that spans television, radio, and print. His work centers on food and the many roles around it, from the kitchen to criticism, production, and authorship.