The Best Bobby Flay Ever

Bobby Flay's culinary versatility is evident in the multiple talents he brings to the field: as critically-acclaimed chef/restaurateur, award-winning cookbook author and television personality. However, his first priority always remains with his restaurants, Mesa Grill, Bolo, Mesa Grill at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Bar Americain, his first-ever steakhouse, Bobby Flay Steak at Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa in Atlantic City, and his latest opening, Mesa Grill at The Cove, Atlantis, Paradise Island, Bahamas.

Flay discovered his culinary identity at the age of 17, working as a cook at the famed theater district haunt, Joe Allen's. The job had been arranged by his father, who was a partner in the restaurant. After a short time, Joe Allen himself became so impressed by Flay's emerging talents that he paid the young cook's tuition to The French Culinary Institute. Flay obviously excelled and later received the institute's first "Outstanding Graduate Award" in 1993, and now serves there as Master Instructor.