Andrew Zimmern Bio

A four-time James Beard Award-winning TV personality, chef, writer and teacher, Andrew Zimmern is universally regarded as one of the most versatile and knowledgeable personalities in the food world. As the creator, executive producer and host of the Bizarre Foods franchise, Andrew has explored cultures in more than 170 countries. Motivated by his experiences over the years, Andrew has built a multifaceted empire that shines the spotlight on impactful ways to think about, create and live with food. He is the founder of two multimedia production companies, Food Works and Intuitive Content.

Andrew Zimmern's Canteen, a fast-casual concept he launched in 2012, reflects his fascination with food history from around the world. Andrew has released multiple books including The Blue Food Cookbook, The Bizarre Truth, Andrew Zimmern's Bizarre World of Food and Andrew Zimmern's Field Guide to Exceptionally Weird, Wild & Wonderful Foods.

The Latest From Andrew

All About Andrew Zimmern Jul 26, 2026

Get to know the New York City-born Food Network chef, host and author. Discover how he rebuilt his life and career in the face of …

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The award-winning chef shares his career aspirations, dishes on the making of "Pitmasters" and reveals his perfect day of eating.

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New Series 'Food Network's Top 10' Delivers Craveable Dishes From Across America Apr 21, 2026

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Watch a Sneak Peek: 'Pitmasters' Is Food Network's All-New BBQ Cooking Competition Jun 24, 2026

The new Food Network series pits teams of pitmasters against each other in a nonstop BBQ cooking competition.

Meet the Teams Competing in 'Pitmasters' 15 Photos

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Here's What's Airing on Food Network This July 8 Photos

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Most Popular Recipes

Pan-Seared Salmon with No-Fail Hollandaise and Asparagus

Chicken Yakitori Rice Bowls

Shrimp Curry with Coconut Milk

Reverse-Seared Ribeye with Miso Sauce and Charred Scallions

Singapore Rice Noodles

Kimchi Fried Rice

Tuna Poke

Baltimore-Style Crab Cakes

Hong Kong-Style Soy Sauce Noodles

Chinese Wok-Tossed Mussels in Black Bean Sauce

Shrimp Scampi with Angel Hair Pasta and Lemon Breadcrumbs

Egg Foo Yung (Pork and Shrimp Omelets)

Crispy Pork Cutlets (Tonkatsu) with Shaved Cabbage Salad and Ginger Vinaigrette

Corned Beef with Bourbon-Molasses Glaze

Crispy Crab Rolls

Cold Sesame Noodles

Kielbasa Split Pea Soup

Chorizo Burgers with Tomatillo-Avocado Salsa

Hot Artichoke Crab Dip

Pan-Fried Dumplings with Crispy Lattice

Matzo Ball Soup

Pan Roasted Veal Shanks with Calvados, Apples and Cider Vinegar

Grandmother's Chinese Chicken Wings