YEAH, YEAH, YEAH, Andrew Zimmern is the guy from Bizarre Foods. Or, as he self-deprecatingly summarizes his most-recognized public persona, the host of “a show about a fat white guy that goes around the world and eats bugs.”But Zimmern is also way more than Bizarre Foods, a show where, yes, he consumed insects, but also an experience that was born from deep personal work in recovery from drugs and alcohol. In fact, Zimmern says Bizarre Foods was centered on the tenants of 12-step recovery: patience, tolerance, and understanding.Zimmern celebrated 30 years of sobriety this year, and his accomplishments are a testament to how hard he has worked—and continues to work—his program. He’s won an Emmy and four James Beard Awards. He’s the CEO of Passport Hospitality a restaurant and food service development company. Plus, he’s deeply involved in philanthropy work, serving on the board of directors of Services for the UnderServed, Project Explorer/EXPLR, and Soigne Hospitality. And, more recently, he’s the founding member of the Independent Restaurant Coalition, fighting to save restaurants affected by Covid-19.Right now, you can watch him on Family Dinner on the Magnolia Network.Heck, watch him in anything, through the lens of his recovery, and you’ll notice he’s far more than what he eats. He’s a man who has lived his life in service of others.That, he says, he owes entirely to recovery.Men’s Health: What does a 30 year sobriety chip look like? Is it like an Olympic gold medal? Andrew Zimmern: It depends on which one… Click below to read the full story from Men’s Health
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