Food Network Star‘s judge, Bobby Flay, is not only the crème de la crème of chefs — he also happens to be the adoring owner of one very large cat named Nacho.
Hello, Nacho
Nacho is no ordinary feline. He is actually a very large Maine coon cat. Although we don’t know exactly how much Nacho weighs, Maine coons can weigh up to a whopping 35 pounds.
Scratches, please
No, seriously. This cat is bigger than most small dogs. For reference, an average Cocker spaniel weighs 30 pounds.
Love at first sight
When asked how he met Nacho, Flay responded, “I got Nacho after we opened Gato. I was standing outside the restaurant before we rented it, [and] a giant red cat walked under my feet, and I was like, ‘You know what, if we rent this space, I’m gonna name it after the cat.’ And that’s how it happened. And then I named him Nacho. He’s definitely the mascot of this restaurant.”
A pie for me?
As the son of Bobby Flay, is it really a surprise that this cat loves to lounge in the kitchen?
Those ears!
Like all Maine coons, Nacho sports some adorable little ear tufts. Unlike all other Maine coons, he prefers to flaunt them for the camera while lying in front of his dad’s very large spice collection.
Selfie
He may have a famous papa, but Nacho is quickly gaining a celeb status of his own. His personal Instagram account currently has over 52,000 followers. You aren’t following him yet? What are you waiting for?
Shower time
Yep, the cat loves water. You do you, Nacho.
Piggyback ride
Maybe Flay stays in shape by toting his larger-than-life feline friend around. I mean, holding a cat that big has got to be a serious workout.
Working cat
Stay home? Not a chance. Nacho frequently visits his dad’s NYC restaurant, Gato.
A lion’s mane
Hey, Nacho, what’s your secret hair-care routine? Please share it with the world, because I would kill for locks that luscious.
No mouse toys here
As the son of Bobby Flay, did you really expect Nacho to have ordinary toys? Don’t you know Nacho better than that by now?
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