History of Bobby Flay in Timeline
Bobby Flay is a renowned American celebrity chef, restaurateur, television personality, and author. He owns and operates several successful restaurants like Bobby's Burger Palace and Amalfi. A prominent figure on the Food Network since 1995, Flay has earned four Daytime Emmy Awards and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, solidifying his influence in the culinary and entertainment industries.
December 10, 1964: Robert William Flay Born
On December 10, 1964, Robert William Flay, who later became known as celebrity chef Bobby Flay, was born.
1984: Graduated from French Culinary Institute
In 1984, Bobby Flay graduated with a degree in culinary arts from the French Culinary Institute as part of its first graduating class.
1988: Executive Chef at Miracle Grill
In 1988, Bobby Flay became the executive chef of Miracle Grill in the East Village, where he worked until 1990.
1990: End of tenure at Miracle Grill
In 1990, Bobby Flay ended his tenure as executive chef at Miracle Grill in the East Village.
January 15, 1991: Executive Chef at Mesa Grill
On January 15, 1991, Bobby Flay became the executive chef of Mesa Grill.
May 11, 1991: Married Debra Ponzek
On May 11, 1991, Bobby Flay married Debra Ponzek, who is also a chef.
November 1993: Partnered to open Bolo Bar & Restaurant
In November 1993, Bobby Flay partnered with Laurence Kretchmer to open Bolo Bar & Restaurant in the Flatiron District.
1993: Divorced Debra Ponzek
In 1993, Bobby Flay and Debra Ponzek divorced.
1995: Flay joined Food Network
In 1995, Bobby Flay began his appearances on Food Network, leading to four Daytime Emmy Awards and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
1995: Married Kate Connelly
In 1995, Bobby Flay married his second wife, Kate Connelly.
1996: Hosted The Main Ingredient
In 1996, Bobby Flay hosted The Main Ingredient with Bobby Flay on Lifetime Television.
1998: Separated from Kate Connelly
In 1998, Bobby Flay and Kate Connelly separated.
2000: Iron Chef Battle
In 2000, Bobby Flay challenged Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto to a rock crab battle on Iron Chef, which he lost and was criticized for standing on his cutting board. He later won a rematch in Japan.
November 18, 2003: Appeared on Pyramid
On November 18, 2003, Bobby Flay appeared on the television game show Pyramid with Mario Batali.
2003: Established Bobby Flay Scholarship
In 2003, Bobby Flay established the Bobby Flay Scholarship, a full scholarship to the French Culinary Institute awarded annually.
2004: Judge on Wickedly Perfect
During the 2004 season, Bobby Flay appeared as a judge on the CBS television show "Wickedly Perfect".
2004: Opened second Mesa Grill in Las Vegas
In 2004, Bobby Flay opened a second Mesa Grill at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas.
February 20, 2005: Married Stephanie March
On February 20, 2005, Bobby Flay married actress Stephanie March.
September 22, 2005: Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Appearance
On September 22, 2005, Bobby Flay appeared in the Law & Order: Special Victims Unit episode "Design".
2005: Opened Bar Americain in Manhattan
In 2005, Bobby Flay opened Bar Americain, an American Brasserie, in Midtown Manhattan.
November 12, 2006: Iron Chef America Episode
On November 12, 2006, Bobby Flay and Giada De Laurentiis were defeated by Mario Batali and Rachael Ray on a special episode of Iron Chef America, which became the highest rated show ever broadcast on Food Network.
2006: Appeared in East Broadway
In 2006, Bobby Flay had a small role as himself in the film East Broadway.
March 28, 2007: Opened Mesa Grill in the Bahamas
On March 28, 2007, Bobby Flay opened a third Mesa Grill in the Bahamas, located in The Cove at Atlantis Paradise Island.
December 31, 2007: Bolo Bar & Restaurant Closed
On December 31, 2007, Bolo Bar & Restaurant closed its doors to make way for a condominium.
March 12, 2008: Jeopardy! Throwdown with Bobby Flay Category
On March 12, 2008, Jeopardy! featured a special "Throwdown with Bobby Flay" category.
July 15, 2008: Opened First Bobby's Burger Palace
On July 15, 2008, Bobby Flay opened his first Bobby's Burger Palace (BBP) at the Smith Haven Mall in Lake Grove, Long Island.
November 16, 2008: Iron Chef America: Thanksgiving Showdown
On November 16, 2008, Bobby Flay and Michael Symon defeated Cat Cora and Masaharu Morimoto in the Iron Chef America episode titled "Thanksgiving Showdown".
2009: Hosted Sirius XM Radio Show
In 2009, Bobby Flay hosted a weekly call-in show on Sirius XM Satellite Radio offering advice on various topics with a focus on food.
July 2010: Iron Chef America Recording
In July 2010, an episode of Iron Chef America was recorded where Chuck Hughes beat Bobby Flay to become the youngest Canadian champ.
2010: Impersonated in South Park
In 2010, Bobby Flay was impersonated in the South Park cartoon episode "Crème Fraiche".
2010: No Las Vegas Michelin Edition Published
In 2010, Michelin did not publish a Las Vegas edition, preventing Bobby Flay from potentially re-earning the star.
March 2011: Iron Chef America Broadcast
In March 2011, an episode of Iron Chef America was broadcast where Chuck Hughes beat Bobby Flay to become the youngest Canadian champ; the episode was recorded in July 2010.
May 2011: America's Next Great Restaurant Canceled
From March to May 2011, Bobby Flay hosted America's Next Great Restaurant on NBC, which was canceled after one season.
2011: Recurring Role in Entourage
In 2011, Bobby Flay had recurring appearances in the final season of Entourage as the boyfriend of Ari Gold's wife.
2011: No Las Vegas Michelin Edition Published
In 2011, Michelin did not publish a Las Vegas edition, preventing Bobby Flay from potentially re-earning the star.
2012: Appeared on Portlandia
In 2012, Bobby Flay appeared on Portlandia in a director's cut of the episode Brunch Village where he made marionberry pancakes.
September 2013: Original Mesa Grill Closed
In September 2013, the original Mesa Grill in New York closed due to a proposed rent increase.
2014: Joined Breeders' Cup Board of Directors
In 2014, Bobby Flay joined the Breeders' Cup board of directors.
March 2015: Separated from Stephanie March
In March 2015, Bobby Flay and Stephanie March separated.
July 17, 2015: Divorce Finalized with Stephanie March
On July 17, 2015, Bobby Flay's divorce from Stephanie March was finalized.
February 2016: Began Dating Heléne Yorke
In February 2016, Bobby Flay began dating Heléne Yorke.
2016: Guest Starred on Younger
In 2016, Bobby Flay guest starred as himself on season two of the TV series Younger.
2018: Scooby-Doo! and the Gourmet Ghost
In 2018, Bobby Flay appeared as Fred Jones' uncle in the animated film Scooby-Doo! and the Gourmet Ghost.
2018: Left Breeders' Cup Board of Directors
In 2018, Bobby Flay left the Breeders' Cup board of directors.
September 2019: Estimated Net Worth
As of September 2019, Bobby Flay's estimated net worth was $30 million.
2019: Ended Relationship with Heléne Yorke
In early 2019, Bobby Flay ended his relationship with Heléne Yorke.
April 2021: Launched Made by Nacho
In April 2021, Bobby Flay launched Made by Nacho, a premium cat food company named after his cat, Nacho Flay.
May 2021: Mesa Grill Converted to Amalfi
In May 2021, Bobby Flay converted Mesa Grill in Caesars Palace to an Italian restaurant called Amalfi by Bobby Flay and renamed his Las Vegas Bobby's Burger Palace to Bobby's Burgers.
October 2021: Reported Departure from Food Network
In October 2021, it was reported that Bobby Flay would leave Food Network after a 27-year run due to contract disagreements.
November 2021: New Deal with Food Network
In November 2021, it was reported that Bobby Flay had signed a new three-year deal with Food Network.
2022: One Delicious Christmas
In 2022, Bobby Flay played a food and restaurant critic in the made-for-TV movie One Delicious Christmas.
October 2023: Death of Nacho
In October 2023, Bobby Flay announced that his Maine Coon cat, Nacho, had died.
2024: Pepsi Commercial
In 2024, Bobby Flay starred in a television commercial for Pepsi in conjunction with grilling.
March 2025: In Relationship with Brooke Williamson
As of March 2025, Bobby Flay is in a relationship with fellow chef Brooke Williamson.
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