Guide Note

Bobby Flay is a celebrity chef who is known for his unique Spanish, Mexican and Southwestern style of cooking.
Fast Facts

1. Birth Name: Robert William Flay IV
2. Born: December 10, 1964
3. Birthplace: New York, New York
4. Spouse: Stephanie March
5. Children: 1
6. American Iron Chef

Career

Flay dropped out of high school at 17 after he was permanently suspended. Flay took a position at Joe Allen Restaurant. Allen was impressed with Flay's ability in the kitchen and paid for him to attend the French Culinary Institute. He began working as a sous-chef after graduating in 1984.

Bobby Flay has hosted six shows on the Food Network, FoodNation, Boy Meets Grill, BBQ with Bobby Flay, Throwdown! with Bobby Flay, Hot Off the Grill with Bobby Flay, and Eatin' & Chillin'.

Flay is also the owner and executive chef of five restaurants, Mesa Grill and Bar Americain in New York City, Mesa Grill in Las Vegas, Mesa Grill, Bahamas, and Bobby Flay Steak.

Flay established The Bobby Flay Scholarship in 2003 which, is a full scholarship to the French Culinary Institute that awarded annually to a student in the Long Island City Culinary Arts Program.

Cook Books

• 1994: Bobby Flay's Bold American Food
• 1998: Bobby Flay's From My Kitchen to Your Table
• 1999: Bobby Flay's Boy Meets Grill
• 2001: Bobby Flay Cooks American
• 2004: Bobby Flay's Boy Gets Grill
• 2005: Bobby Flay's Grilling For Life
• 2007: Bobby Flay's Mesa Grill Cookbook
• 2008: Bobby Flay's Grill It!

Bobby Flay

Info

1. Official Site: Bobby Flay
2. Official Site: Mesa Grill  
3. Food Network: Bobby Flay Profile
4. Wikipedia: Bobby Flay
5. New York Post: Bobby Flay (June 1, 2008 )
6. IMDb: Bobby Flay Filmography  
7. Star Chefs.com: Bobby Flay

Bobby Flay Photos

• Google Image Search: Bobby Flay
• MSN Live IMage Search: Bobby Flay
• WireImage: Bobby Flay Photos
• ViewImages: Bobby Flay Photos

Bobby Flay Videos

• YouTube & Google Video: Bobby Flay
• CBS Video: Flay's Easy Fish Dish
• CBS Video: Chef Flay Loves Rhubarb
• CBS Video: Valentines Day Breakfast

Bobby Flay Gossip and Blogs

• Food Network Addict: Bobby Flay Blog
• Blog Post: Veiled Conceit: Bobby Flay is an ass
• Top 10 Sources Blog: Bobby Flay
• Google Blog Search: Bobby Flay

Bobby Flay News and Articles

• Official Site: Bobby Flay News
• Flak Magazine: "The Staggering Dicketry of Bobby Flay" (2003)  
• Pool & Spa Living: "Serious Fun with Bobby Flay" (1999)  
• The New York Times: Bobby Flay Articles
• Google News: Bobby Flay

Bobby Flay Biographies and Profiles

• Wikipedia: Bobby Flay
• Official Site: Bobby Flay Biography
• Star Chefs.com: Bobby Flay Biography

Bobby Flay Timeline

•   Note: The majority of the links in this timeline are to IMDb, which has pop-ups.
• 1964: Born
• 1999: Hot Off the Grill with Bobby Flay
• 2002: Boy Meets Grill with Bobby Flay
• 2005: Marries actress Stephanie March
• 2005: Wickedly Perfect
• 2006: Iron Chef America: The Series 
• 2006: The Next Food Network Star
• 2007: Throwdown with Bobby Flay

Bobby Flay Books, DVDs and Merchandise

• Amazon.com: Books by Bobby Flay
• FoodNetwork.com: Books and DVD's by Bobby Flay
• Walmart.com: Martha's Guests: Master Chefs DVD

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