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Bobby and Sophie Hit the California Coast

From eclectic Hollywood restaurants to fresh seafood on the beach to downtown L.A.’s newest hot spots, Bobby and his daughter, Sophie, are hitting the sunny California coast to get a taste of Los Angeles’ unique food scene.

Host Bobby and Sophie Flay on the Malibu Pier in Malibu, CA, as seen on Bobby and Sophie Take the Coast, Season 1.

Photo: Matt Harbicht

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A Coastal Culinary Adventure

As a native New Yorker, Bobby is ready to see what Los Angeles’ famous food culture is all about. His daughter, Sophie, is an L.A. transplant and local reporter who knows the secret spots around town as well as the not-so-secret ones blowing up on social media.

Host Bobby and Sophie Flay play with cats at Crumbs and Whiskers in Hollywood, CA, as seen on Bobby and Sophie Take the Coast, Season 1.

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In Case You Didn’t Know, Bobby Is a Cat Person

Sophie surprises her dad on a Hollywood food tour by taking him to a cat cafe! Bobby grew up with cats, so these furry friends hold a special place in the chef’s heart. In fact, he even has two of his own at home: Nacho and Stella.

Host Bobby and Sophie Flay at Roscoes house of fried chicken and waffles, in Hollywood, CA , as seen on Bobby and Sophie Take the Coast, Season 1.

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But First, a Selfie

Local journalist and social media superstar Sophie always has her camera ready to document their culinary journey through the City of Angels.

Host Bobby and Sophie Flay sample Pizza Fritta, House Aged NY Strip, Rigatoni, and popovers at The Barish at the Roosevelt Hotel, in Hollywood, CA, as seen on Bobby and Sophie Take the Coast, Season 1.

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Hollywood Glam

Bobby and Sophie are hitting up some of the trendiest establishments in Hollywood that have a deep connection with the neighborhood’s glamorous past.

Host Bobby and Sophie Flay ride bikes in Venice, CA, as seen on Bobby and Sophie Take the Coast, Season 1.

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Traveling the Coast in Style

This dad-daughter duo enjoy a bike ride through L.A.’s sunny beach towns in search of fresh seafood.

Host Bobby and Sophie Flay learn how to make the lobster roll with uni and caviar, at Broad Street Oysters with owner Christopher Tompkins, in Malibu, CA, as seen on Bobby and Sophie Take the Coast, Season 1.

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That First Bite Look

Sophie let her dad have the first bite of this buttery lobster roll at a local hidden gem in Malibu. You won’t believe what the secret ingredient is!

Brandon Wise assists host Bobby Flay with a hat fitting with his daughter Sophie at the Wise Hatter in Venice, CA, as seen on Bobby and Sophie Take the Coast, Season 1.

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Hat Game on Point

An iconic custom hat shop helps Bobby find a look to blend into the L.A. fashion scene. Yes, this was all Sophie’s idea!

Host Bobby and Sophie Flay sample the burger and fries at Heavy Handed truck in Venice, CA, as seen on Bobby and Sophie Take the Coast, Season 1.

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Treats of the L.A. Streets

What’s more L.A. than food trucks? Sophie brings Bobby to her favorite restaurant on wheels for one of the best burgers in the city.

Host Bobby and Sophie Flay take surfing lessons from Tony Zapata at Surfrider Beach in Malibu, CA, as seen on Bobby and Sophie Take the Coast, Season 1.

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Catching Waves in Malibu

To work up an appetite, Bobby and Sophie are catching some waves. Get ready for lots of laughs as newbie surfer Bobby puts on a wetsuit and attempts to get up on the board!

Host Bobby and Sophie Flay eat their meal from Broad Street Oysters on the Malibu Pier in Malibu, CA, as seen on Bobby and Sophie Take the Coast, Season 1.

Photo: Matt Harbicht

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Cheers to a Taste of the Sea

Sophie celebrates shucking her first oyster with a toast on the pier!

Host Bobby and Sophie Flay try the Senoreata Guava cheese pastelito and Cuban sandwich at Smorgasborg in downtown Los Angeles, as seen on Bobby and Sophie Take the Coast, Season 1.

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Downtown Discoveries

Downtown Los Angeles is going through a huge culinary rebirth! Bobby and Sophie are heading to a weekly open-air market to check out the center of the city’s food revolution.

Host Bobby and Sophie Flay sample the Pink Panda & Bad Bunny, at MILK + T in downtown Los Angeles, as seen on Bobby and Sophie Take the Coast, Season 1.

Photo: Photo by: Matt Harbicht

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It’s Boba O’Clock

Like father, like daughter! Bobby and Sophie both have a big sweet tooth. They’re stopping by a tasty boba shop that Sophie covered in a story as a local reporter.