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For the past fifteen years, Chef Tyler Florence has delighted the masses by sharing the sights, sounds and flavors of his unique culinary vision to fans around the world.

After graduating from the prestigious culinary program at Johnson and Wales University, Florence tackled the Big Apple where he helmed acclaimed restaurants and established himself as one of New York City's finest young stars. He honed his skills under the tutelage premier chefs like Charlie Palmer at Aureole, Marta Pulini at Mad 61 and Rick Laakonen, ultimately moving on to become executive chef at Cafeteria.

The buzz about the charismatic young chef's food picked up steam and a fresh television network took notice; the rest is history. After 12 -plus years as a Food Network star, Florence has taken his talent across the globe, finely tuning what is regarded as one of America's most important culinary voices. He has starred in such series as How to Boil Water, a cooking show for novices, Food 911, his hugely popular "recipe rescue" show, as well as his signature series, Tyler's Ultimate. Florence has also hosted numerous other Food Network shows and specials, including Planet Food, All American Festivals and My Country, My Kitchen. He is also a regular guest on the TODAY Show, CNN, The View, The Tonight Show, Oprah, Access Hollywood, Extra, Good Morning America, among others.

Tyler recently released two top-selling cookbooks - Stirring The Pot and Dinner at my Place (Wiley) in addition to his three previous books- Tyler's Ultimate, Eat This Book, and Real Kitchen (Clarkson Potter). In 2009, Tyler launched his signature lines of steel-clad cookware and titanium cutlery on Home Shopping Network and at major retailers across the United States, including Dillards and Macy's, for whom Tyler is a member of the Macy's Culinary Council.

In July of 2008, Tyler opened his first kitchen retail shop, The Tyler Florence Shop, in Mill Valley, California. Outposts will also be opening soon at San Francisco International Airport and in Napa. Adjacent to the Napa shop will be Tyler's new restaurant concept, Tyler Florence Rotisserie & Wine.

In 2010, Tyler will open his first signature restaurant, Wayfare Tavern, in San Francisco's Financial District and El Paseo in Mill Valley.

Tyler lives in Mill Valley, California with his wife Tolan. He has two sons: Miles, 13, Hayden, 2, and a little girl, Dorothy, 1.