Who is Andrew Zimmern ex- wife Rishia Haas? Net Worth Wiki-Bio, Career.

As the host of the TV series Bizarre Foods, Andrew Zimmern has put some bizarre things in his mouth and stomach. But for all the bizarre foods he takes, Andrew has been most haunted by the consumption of alcohol. Over the years, Andrew has struggled with alcoholism. But things changed for the man when he met his ex-wife, Rishia Haas. Haas played an instrumental role in making sure that Andrew came clean. While the pair have had each other’s backs for the last 16 years or so, the pair got a divorce in 2018. In this article, we will take a closer look at the wiki-bio of Rishia Haas.

Rishia Haas is an American administrative assistant and beekeeper who is best known as the ex-wife of chef and TV personality Andrew Zimmern. She has an estimated net worth of  $3 million.

Early Life:

Rishia Haas was born on July 29, 1973, in Champlin, Minnesota. She is the daughter of Robert Haas and Karen Haas. Rishia Haas has two siblings: a sister named Jennifer Haas and a brother named John Haas. As a young kid, Haas attended Anoka High School, in Minnesota. She graduated from high school in 1983. She then pursued her further education at Augsburg College and graduated with a bachelor’s degree.

Professional Career:

Following her graduating from Augsburg College, Haas took on several odd jobs before working as an administrative assistant. She also worked some time in cooking schools and eventually ran into her husband, Andrew Zimmern. During the early 2000s, Haas started working as an Admissions Coordinator at The Retreat Alive with the Spirit of Recovery. The retreat focused on helping people alcoholics and was later renamed, The Retreat.

In 2014, Haas started working as an Administrative Assistant at the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation. The foundation was formed after the merger of the Minnesota-based Hazelden Foundation and the Betty Ford Center in Rancho Mirage, California. 

Meeting Andrew and Marriage:

Rishia Haas is the ex-wife of Andrew Zimmern. The pair first met in Minneapolis through their shared love for cooking. The pair eventually tied the knot in 2002 and stayed together for 16 years. Even though they had a 20-year gap between them, they understood each other perfectly. Haas’s association with rehabilitation centers has helped Andrew remain clean for a long while.

After three years of marriage, the pair gave birth to their first child, Noah Zimmern in 2005. But in 2018, the pair announced that they were getting a divorce. Not a huge fan of the media, Haas has not revealed any information about the divorce. On the other end, Andrew has been frank following the divorce from his wife.

“I wasn’t there for my wife, and I wasn’t there for my son. My wife gave me a thousand chances to make it right.”

Andrew’s fame was to blame for the divorce. In an interview, Andrew revealed that few people have used his wife and children to get to him. In a candid e-mail to the New York Times, Andrew revealed that his wife and son were the victims of fame.

“People have trampled my wife and kid to get to me. I’m sure more days than not they would say it’s not worth it, but I have this business to support.”

Life after divorce:

Rishia Haas is currently living in Minnesota and working as a beekeeper at the University of MN Bee Lab. She is also co-parenting her son Noah with her ex-husband Andrew Zimmern. She has not been romantically linked to anyone since her divorce in 2018. She enjoys cooking and has some published recipes online.

Public Appeareances:

Rishia Haas has been seen with her ex-husband Andrew Zimmern at some events related to his career as a chef and TV personality. For example:

• In September 2013, she attended the Top Dog: A NY Hot Dog Competition Hosted By Andrew Zimmern, part of LOCAL presented by Delta Air Lines, at The Standard Biergarten in New York City.
• In May 2014, she joined Zimmern at the James Beard Foundation Awards at David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center in New York City.
• In October 2014, she was present at the Food Network & Cooking Channel New York City Wine & Food Festival presented by FOOD & WINE at Pier 92 in New York City.

Physical Traits:

Rishia Haas has distinctive physical features, with fair skin complexion and tringle body shape. She has curly brown hair and brown eyes. Her height is 5 feet 5 inches tall or 165 cm. 

Wiki/bio Facts:

Birth Name	Rishia Haas
Other Name	Rishia Zimmern
Date of Birth	July 29, 1973
Age	50 years old
Place of Birth	Champlin, Minnesota, United States
Residence	Edina, Minnesota
Nationality	American
Ethnicity	Caucasian
High School	Anoka High School
College	Augsburg University
Profession	Administrative Assistant
Net worth	$3 Million
Spouse/Partner	Andrew Zimmern (m.2002-2018)
Kids	Noah Zimmern
Height	5 feet 5 inches (165 cm)
Parents	Robert Haas and Karen Haas
Siblings	Jennifer Haas, John Haas.
Zodiac	Leo
Eye	Brown
Hair	Curly Brown

A quick write on her ex-husband, Andrew Zimmern:

Andrew Zimmern is an American chef, author, and television personality. He was born on July 4, 1961, in New York City, but grew up in New York and Connecticut.

Zimmern developed a passion for food at a young age and began his culinary career as a dishwasher in a local restaurant. He eventually worked his way up to become a chef and opened his own restaurant in Minneapolis in the late 1990s.

Zimmern’s television career began in 2002 with the show “Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern,” which aired on the Travel Channel. The show featured Zimmern traveling the world to sample and learn about exotic and unusual foods. The show became a hit and spawned several spin-offs, including “Bizarre Foods America,” “Bizarre Foods: Delicious Destinations,” and “The Zimmern List.”

In addition to his work in television, Zimmern has also authored several books, including “The Bizarre Truth” and “Andrew Zimmern’s Field Guide to Exceptionally Weird, Wild, and Wonderful Foods.” He has been a guest on numerous talk shows and cooking programs and is a regular contributor to Food & Wine magazine.

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Outside of his culinary pursuits, Zimmern is also an advocate for food security and works with various organizations to promote healthy and sustainable food systems. He has received numerous awards for his contributions to the food industry and has been recognized for his philanthropic work.