Bobby and Sophie on the Coast is ready to take its viewers on a fabulous food tour in Los Angeles. Celebrity chef, restauranteur, and TV personality Bobby Flay is one of the most well-known chefs on the Food Network who is all set to return to the network with his latest collaboration with his daughter, Sophie Flay, on August 22, at 9 pm ET.
The father-daughter duo is known for their wholesome screen presence and shared love for food. After discovering New York City's eateries, the two are back to comb through Sophie’s hometown where they’ll visit multiple eating establishments and entertain viewers along the way.
Commenting on the upcoming show, Food Network’s press release said:
"In each one-hour episode, Bobby and Sophie explore Los Angeles, with its year-round sunshine and local ingredients that make the city a treasure trove for the best restaurants and chefs. From the glamorous Hollywood establishments to the urban revival of Downtown LA’s hot new eateries, Bobby and Sophie are on a mission to enjoy the most inventive and delectable cuisine the city has to offer."
The press release also called it the ultimate coastal culinary adventure.
Bobby and Sophie on the Coast: what is the celebrity chef’s net worth
Flay's work in different fields over the years has earned him a net worth of $60 million, making him one of the most popular and richest celebrity chefs in the world.
Three decades ago, the New York native got his GED and set out to achieve his culinary dreams at the age of 17. He was a part of the first graduating class of the French Culinary Institute, and his tuition was paid by Joe Allen, who was impressed with Flay’s natural talents in the kitchen.
The renowned celebrity chef, restauranteur, TV personality, and author Bobby Flay is set to reclaim the screen with his daughter Sophie Flay on Bobby and Sophie on the Coast.
Bobby Flay as a TV personality
Flay went on to work at different restaurants including Brighton Grill and Bud and Jams, where he came to learn about Southwestern and Cajun cuisines that would later influence a lot of his recipes and inform his culinary work.
He has appeared on multiple Food Network productions such as Hot Off the Grill with Bobby Flay, Throwdown! with Bobby Flay, and several others including Iron Chef and Wickedly Perfect.
While he is a household name on the Food Network, the celebrity chef has also written several cookbooks such as Bobby Flay’s Burgers, Fries, and Shakes and Bobby at Home: Fearless Flavors from my Kitchen. In 2009, he dabbled briefly as a radio host and, over the years, has made his fair share of cameo appearances on TV shows and films.
Bobby the restauranteur
The Bobby and Sophie on the Coast star owns multiple restaurants in various cities including Las Vegas, New York City, Atlantic City, and even the Bahamas. Mesa Grill in Las Vegas was awarded one Michelin Star in 2008 but did not retain it in 2009.
Real Estate and other assets
The celebrity chef made headlines in 2017 when his luxury condo in Chelsea, New York was put on sale for $7.25 million. However, he did not find a buyer and reduced the price in 2022 and sold it for $5.6 million. After putting up his house for sale, he bought a futuristic house in Los Angeles for $6.5 million.
The chef also owns thoroughbred horses as well as multiple stakes race winners, including More Than Real who won the 2010 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf.
The Bobby and Sophie on the Coast duo also have their own podcast called Always Hungry with Bobby Flay and Sophie Flay where the two engage in fun, food-centric conversations.
Bobby and Sophie on the Coast is set to air on August 22 and will also be available to stream on Discovery+.