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Video of the week: Andrew Zimmern apologizes for controversial remarks about Chinese-American restaurants

The TV personality and restaurateur was accused of cultural appropriation after comments in an interview that many found condescending

Andrew Zimmern, host of travel TV series "Bizarre Foods" and chef, came under scrutiny for comments he made in a recent interview for his new restaurant, Lucky Cricket.

Many in the Asian-American community found his remarks regarding P.F. Chang's and Chinese-American restaurants condescending and indicative of cultural appropriation. The negative responses led Zimmern to post a public apology on Facebook:

Find out more in the video above.

Related: Video of the week: 11 things to know about Andrew Zimmern's new restaurant

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