TRAVERSE CITY, MI - The breeze coming off Grand Traverse Bay last weekend did more than just give an open-air feel to celebrity chef Tyler Florence’s cooking demonstration at the inaugural Traverse City Food & Wine event. It wafted the delicious scent of his grilled chicken right to the enthusiastic crowd that had gathered to watch him flex his skills.

The Food Network star returned to Michigan’s popular vacation spot to help headline the big event - a couple decades after he carved and chopped his way through an internship at the nearby Grand Traverse Resort.

His name carries a little more weight now. And his recipes are sought-after. On the menu: Reverse-Seared Grilled Chicken with BBQ Sauce, and his mother-in-law’s delectable Potato Salad, and a Grilled Peach Panzanella Salad. All ar

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