Tyler Florence loves enjoys silly socks from his kids and wants you to watch the “Great Food Truck Race David vs Goliath”. Let’s take a Beyond the Mic Short Cut.
Welcome Tyler:
We’re joined on the Starline by achef who once described his on camera experience as “four and a half minutes of stutter and sweat.” Today, he’s a chef, restaurateur, film maker, and host of Food Network’s “Great Food Truck Race: David vs Goliath.” We welcome Tyler Florence.
Tyler, let’s go Beyond the Mic. This year it’s David vs Goliath. What makes this season so fresh for the show?
After 16 years of racing with the “Great Food Truck Race” what’s the one lesson that is hardest for these participants to conquer?
The Rockin’ 8:
It’s time for the Rockin’ 8, 8 random questions; answer with the first thing that comes to your mind. There is no Pressure.
1. What was 1st motorcycle?
2. You believe failure is the path to success. What was the recipe at that you failed the most at before you conquered it?
3. What’s the best thing about your children and what’s their traditional Father’s Day gift to you?
4. Why is your wife Tolan, the perfect fit for you?
5. What’s the one tool a beginner should stock their kitchen with?
6. Breakfast lunch or dinner
7. If you could cook with any chef across the span of time for one dish, who would it be and what would you cook?
8. Which chef would be a good match up with you in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu?
One Big Question:
How has the show changed you and what have you learned from this experience?
The Wrap:
He loves dinner, enjoys silly socks from his kids and wants you to watch the “Great Food Truck Race David vs Goliath”. Tyler Florence, thanks for the taking the time to talk with us today.
And that my friends is Beyond the Mic.
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