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The 'All-American' Meal Bobby Flay Once Cooked Up For President Obama By Moriah House Oct. 26, 2025 9:00 am EST

Bobby Flay is probably most recognized for his competitive presence on "Beat Bobby Flay" (which is an endurance trial for the audience) . However, the celebrity chef has also experienced the honor — and pressure — of cooking for global leaders. In June 2013, Flay whipped up a patriotic feast for then-President Barack Obama and Chinese President Xi Jinping. In an interview with Politico , Flay described the dinner as an "All-American meal," and although American food can be hard to define, it's fair to say the chef rose to the patriotic culinary challenge with gusto.

The dinner menu started with New Mexico lobster tamales with green chile, followed b

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