Even a food critic can get it wrong sometimes.
Anthony Bourdain, known for his big opinions and tough judgments, especially when it comes to all things food, has admitted to making a mistake.
According to the Associated Press, the sharp-tongued chef and writer lashed into the "World Famous" Frito pies sold at Santa Fe's Five & Dime General Store's snack bar, during an episode of his show "Parts Unknown".
Bourdain was quoted saying that a Frito Pie he was eating was made from canned chili and featured a "day-glow orange cheese-like substance." Bourdain went on to say that the local favorite was not New Mexico meal, but rather a Texas creation. He said New Mexicans should leave the recipe to the Texans.
"New Mexico, you have many wonderful things," Bourdain said. "I think, let Texas have this one."
The store manager of Santa Fe's Five & Dime General Store said the chili in the dish is homemade and Bourdain was incorrect in his description.
"He admits that 'we got it wrong about the chili," spokeswoman Karen Reynold said in an email. "And we'll try to correct it for future airings."
According to the AP, Mike Collins, store manager of the Five & Dime said Bourdain was "completely wrong" on the store's Frito pie. He said their version is homemade from chiles grown in New Mexico and remains popular.
"I don't have any idea where he got that from," Collins said. "I mean, if we're using canned Hormel Chili then I'd like to buy stock in that because what we have is good."
Santa Fe's Five & Dime General Store staff said they have no hard feelings toward the critic. They called Bourdain a nice guy and pleasure to be around. Reynolds also said Bourdain enjoyed the pie, something that wasn't clear from the show.
"Contrary to the impression left by some reports of the show, I, in fact, very much enjoyed my Frito pie in spite of its disturbing weight in the hand. It may have felt like (expletive) but was shockingly tasty," Bourdain said in a statement, according to the AP.
The store is a tourist attraction and a mainstay in the city's historic plaza.
