Before the addiction took a toll on him, Zimmern already had a decent culinary career in New York. However, after a period of setback, he once again set foot in the culinary world, but this time his dedication and passion paid off as he is now one of the most influential celebrity chefs in America.
Not just that, he is also a restaurateur, entrepreneur, food critic, television and radio personality, producer, and author.
Zimmern, who has been honored with James Beard Award and Effie Awards for his culinary accomplishments, has dominated the screens with his brilliant TV shows such as Bizarre Foods, Food Network series, and Andrew Zimmern Cooks.
His passion for food has led him from being homeless to a world-renowned chef with a net worth of $14 million. His life has been a bumpy road, but he proved that anything is achievable with hard work and dedication.
