In this episode, Chef Tyler Florence, renowned chef, restaurateur, and TV personality, shares his passion for creating memorable experiences through his restaurants, which he considers the most important part of his work.

Listeners will learn:

• Why restaurants are the most important part of Tyler's work, even more than his TV shows and bestselling cookbooks (01:57)
• How Tyler's restaurants allow people to truly experience and appreciate his culinary skills (02:08)
• Tyler's daily routine, balancing his time between managing his growing restaurant business and being present in his restaurants (02:29)
• The joy Tyler finds in working with his culinary team and developing new techniques and dishes (03:10)
• Tyler's belief that he will continue working in restaurants for the rest of his life, even as other aspects of his career may change (03:42)

Mentions:

• American Grill, Tyler's 17th cookbook (00:58)
• The Food Network, where Tyler has been featured for 28 years (01:18)
• Miller & Lux, one of Tyler's restaurants (03:31)
• Chef Thomas Keller (04:02)
• Chef Daniel Boulud (04:13)

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• Theatrical Hospitality: How I Create Magic Through Atmosphere - Chef Tyler Florence
• Chef Tyler Florence Tells All: Opportunities I See in 2024 [Full Interview on YouTube]

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