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Newsweek
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Anne Burrell Food Network Announcement Branded 'Tone-Deaf' After Death
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The Food Network is facing criticism online following its recent social media post featuring late chef Anne Burrell. Newsweek contacted a Food Network spokesperson via email for comment on Tuesday. The Context Burrell, 55—who was the longtime host of Food Network's Worst Cooks in America—was found dead at her home in Brooklyn, New York on June 17. A New York City Police Department spokesperson told Newsweek at the time that "EMS responded and pronounced the female deceased at the scene" following a 911 call alerting authorities of a possible cardiac arrest. The celebrity chef's cause of death was "suicide," according to the New York City Office of Chief Medical Examiner. Chef Anne Burrell presents onstage during Food Network and Cooking Channel's New York City Wine and Food Festival at Pier 94 on October 13, 2018 in New York City. Chef Anne Burrell presents onstage during Food Network and Cooking Channel's New York City Wine and Food Festival at Pier 94 on October 13, 2018 in New York NYCWFF What To Know On Monday, the Food Network posted teaser photos with Burrell on Instagram to promote the latest episode of Worst Cooks in America. Fans argued, however, that the caption was "tone-deaf" for not mentioning the spunky television personality. "It's showtime! The recruits step up to the spotlight in the first-ever Boot Camp Culinary Pageant!" it reads. "Competing head-to-head, they show off their kitchen skills in hopes of being crowned Mister or Miss Boot Camp. Watch a new episode of #WorstCooks TONIGHT at 9|8c!" Season 29 of Worst Cooks in America debuted on July 28 and is Burrell's final season. She rose to fame as a sous chef on Iron Chef America, and hosted her own Emmy-nominated series Secrets of a Restaurant Chef. On Worst Cooks in America, the New York native mentored amateur cooks. What People Are Saying Instagram user @juliecordora wrote in a note with 917 likes: "If you are going to run the show, every caption should have a respectful note about the loss of Anne." @chlibby_823 said in a comment with 574 likes: "Another tone deaf post and still no tribute like she deserves. It's obvious you haven't listened to any of the thousands of posts from her fans. Very disappointing." @alyssalaurenarndt remarked in a response with 430 likes: "This is so distasteful. Have some care and decency for Anne and her family." @shannonekeeley said: "This is such an odd caption, in my opinion. At least acknowledge Anne and her legacy in the caption- this is not an 'everyday' type of season premiere and Food Network knows that." @kileydashiell stated in a note: "WORST CAPTION EVER." @markymarkntuc posted in a reply: "Wow who's running your social media? I'll apply for the job with zero experience and still do a better job. Have some class." @sherrieoh said: "It's shocking to see @foodnetwork air the final season without recognizing @chefanneburrell contributions. The omission in the caption is particularly notable. It's disappointing to say the least." Say Yes to the Dress star Randy Fenoli wrote: "I miss my friend." On Facebook, other fans defended the Food Network's decision to air the series. Melissa Thompson said in a post with 165 positive reactions: "It is bittersweet watching knowing Chef Anne is no longer here but I am enjoying seeing her doing what she loved one last time." Britani Joanne Lake shared: "I'll definitely be watching in honor of Anne. no need to cry about 'not watching it.' that's your prerogative." Eric Schlegel wrote: "I've never experienced this. Wanting so bad to see something and dreading it at the same time. To see this last gift Anne left us but knowing it's the last. No one will ever fill that void she left. We love you Anne." What Happens Next New episodes of Worst Cooks in America Season 29 with Burrell air Mondays at 9 p.m. ET on the Food Network. If you or someone you know is considering suicide, contact the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988, text "988" to the Crisis Text Line at 741741 or go to
Time Out
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
Eddie Huang is doing a Chinese-meets-Greek restaurant pop-up at NYC's The Flower Shop
Eddie Huang has come a long way from hawking Chairman Bao buns at the beloved Baohaus. Since his days cheffing in the Lower East Side, Huang's long resume lists hosting duties on the Cooking Channel, MTV and Vice, a documentarian, a producer and a best-selling author of two books, one of which spawned the ABC series, 'Fresh Off the Boat.' But it seems as thought the restaurant world truly never left him, as the multi-hyphenated talent is returning to lower Manhattan for a summer-long residency. Starting June 11, Huang will be taking over the kitchen of The Flower Shop, only a ten-minute walk from his former haunt. Named Gazebo, the residency was inspired by Huang's experimentations cooking traditional Chinese dishes in olive oil sourced from his wife's family's field in Greece. On his Substack, Canal Street Dreams, Huang spoke about how this simple swap created an entirely new profile. 'At home, I use the olive oil from Natashia's family field in Greece to reimagine Chinese food that's usually made with high heat oils,' said Huang. 'By simply changing the way I apply heat due to the character of olive oil, it's completely changed my cooking and it comes out tasting like Chinese food from a blue zone.' Huang's personal and worldwide culinary influences come through with small plates of cherrystone clams with pancetta noodles to a scallop ceviche dish with Marcona almonds that reflects his time with the seafood legend of Lima, chef Javier Wong. Large plates explore the cuisines even further as his red cooked pork stars Iberian pancetta and the chopped chili fluke is made with his wife's blend of oil, named, 'Natashia's sizzling oil.' Dessert finishes with a griddled Kossar's chocolate babka with ice cream. The pop-up will run on select dates from June until September. The first round will start this month on June 11 to June 13, followed by July 9 to July 11, August 6 to August 8 and September 10 to September 12. Dinner is $80 per person, which includes your choice of small plate, a large plate and dessert. Reserve your table here.
