In this episode of Dine & Grind, four-time James Beard Award winner and host of Bizarre Foods, Andrew Zimmern, sits down with Daniel to share the raw, untold story behind his rise. He opens up about his struggle with severe addiction and homelessness, and how he rebuilt his life from rock bottom to become the food icon he is today. In this episode, Andrew reflects on the moment everything changed, how service and sobriety reshaped his foundation, and why empathy became the core of his life and work.

00:00 From Comfort Food to Sneakers

03:21 Summer Job at Seafood Restaurant

07:38 Chef's Passion for Cooking

12:14 Global Cooking Journey to Success

17:18 Opportunity & Giving Back Wins

21:33 Day One of Service

25:20 Grace in Business Management

27:56 Overcoming Self-Focus Challenges

29:55 Building a Storytelling Career

38:24 Empathy and Happiness Explained

45:29 Spirituality Takes Daily Work

49:41 Kaiser Roll Egg Sandwich Staple

50:52 Snibbs Collab with Andrew Zimmern

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