Ina Garten is widely renowned for her extensive culinary wisdom and an array of ingenious kitchen tips. However, even this renowned Barefoot Contessa has a penchant for American fast food. As she claims, her last meal would be a hot dog, yet she also holds a special place in her heart for the cheeseburger served at the Four Seasons in Washington, D.C.

Fast Food Chain That Regularly Impresses

When on the road, Ina Garten always makes it a point to visit In-N-Out Burger. In an interview with Today, she declared, "I have to say, I don't eat fast food at all, with one exception. When we're in California doing book tours, we always have to go to In-N-Out Burger." (It's also known that she once admitted to enjoying a particular Chicken Shack sandwich from Shake Shack, perhaps for inspiration in crafting her own chicken sandwich recipe.)

Another Culinary Celebrity's Love for In-N-Out

Ina Garten isn't the only star in the culinary realm to give In-N-Out the thumbs up. Julia Child, one of Garten's inspirations, was also a self-proclaimed fan of this fast food chain. It's a fascinating connection as Garten's love for In-N-Out seems to circle back to her culinary roots. As she told Today, "[In-N-Out is] so good and I know it was Julia Child's favorite too, so it's okay."

In-N-Out with a Celebrity Companion

Back in 2018, Ina Garten was spotted at In-N-Out with actress Jennifer Garner. The two shared cheeseburgers, and the photo they took became a sensation on Instagram. While Garten has been open about her love for the chain, the details of her go-to In-N-Out order remain a mystery. Does she stick to the classic cheeseburger? Maybe she pairs it with a chocolate shake? Or perhaps she indulges in animal-style fries topped with special sauce, grilled onions, and cheese? These are the questions that linger, adding to the allure of this culinary contessa.