On this week's edition of Culinary Confidential, Christina Cates welcomes Zamir Gotta - Russian-born producer, cultural diplomat, and longtime travel companion of the late great Anthony Bourdain - for a powerful and insightful conversation on food, friendship, and the art of connecting with others.
Zamir's unique journey spans from classrooms in the Soviet Union, to global film sets, to unforgettable meals in every corner of the globe. With an English degree from Moscow State Pedagogical University, Zamir began his career as a teacher before becoming a bridge between cultures through film and television. His work on No Reservations, Parts Unknown, and Cities of the Underworld made him a fan favorite. He leaves a deeper legacy though, in using food and storytelling to foster understanding throughout the world.
Together, they explore how food becomes a language of diplomacy, how meals in unfamiliar places shape our view of the world, and how Zamir's new memoir, The Fixer and The Chef, honors his life and friendship with Bourdain.
This week's episode is all about laughter and insight into these adventures, as well as a few unexpected confessions along the way.
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