Serious Eats: New York
Meet & Eat: Bobby Flay
Name: Bobby Flay
Location: New York and beyond
Occupation: Chef
URL: bobbyflay.com
Favorite comfort food? Cheeseburgers.
So what's your favorite burger then? J. G. Melon.
What about your guilty pleasures? Ice cream, especially frozen custard.
Any food you won't eat? Brains.
Is there anything you wish you could cook better? Pastry and breads in general.
Everyone has a go-to person they call for restaurant recommendations. Who's yours? My business partner, Laurence Kretchmer. He's always up on the new spots that have opened.
And what's the best recommendation he's ever given you? Too many to mention.
What is your favorite meal of the day and where do you get it? Brunch at Morandi.
Describe your perfect meal. A medium-rare burger with double American cheese from J. G. Melon, black pepper fries from Bar Americain, and an ice cream sundae from Shake Shack.
What would you like to try but haven't yet? I think I've tried everything I want to try ... so far.
Most memorable New York City meal? My wedding at Daniel. It was one for the ages
Best pizza in the city? Mimi's. It's what I grew up on!
Favorite bagel? H & H.
Best late-night eats? Balthazar and Momofuku Ssäm.
Undiscovered gem? Nothing is undiscovered, the Internet has ruined that.
What is New York missing, foodwise? More frozen-custard stands and better Southern restaurants.