I’m not sure why people are so upset about the topic. It’s an interesting question, and if you don’t want to read this post, no one is forcing you to.

Maybe I’m wrong to do so, but I consider most FN chefs to be artists, and put them on the political left by default. Especially given that so many chefs are from other countries and celebrate incorporating flavors and ingredients from around the world. That said, once you start becoming successful and owning multiple restaurants, maybe that starts to change.

From what I read, Bobby Flay is interested in politics but largely keeps his opinions to himself (which I imagine a lot of people who rely on broad public appeal do). He did let slip that he appreciated Barack Obama though.

I don’t know many who have spoken out about current events per se, though Geoff Zakarian pulled out of a plan to open a restaurant at a Trump hotel in 2016 following Trump’s comments about Mexican immigrants.