At 16, Bobby Flay made the decision to forego traditional education and dive into the world of professional restaurant kitchens. Since then, he's received the James Beard Award, written 18 bestselling cookbooks, opened numerous beloved restaurants, made appearances on dozens of Food Network programs, won five Daytime Emmy Awards, and even received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. His stamp can be felt in restaurants across the country, as well as at the dinner table in many families’ homes.

His newest book, Bobby Flay: Chapter One, compiles 100 of his most timeless and seminal recipes for home cooks as well as tales of his restaurant ventures, memorable TV spots, and stories behind the dishes. Join Flay, in conversation with Washington Post’s Joe Yonan, as he shares insights into his personal and professional experiences, offering a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the culinary world that shaped him.

A question-and-answer session and book signing will follow the interview.

Copies of Bobby Flay: Chapter One (Clarkson Potter) are available for purchase and signing, courtesy of Bold Fork Books.

General Information

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