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Restaurateur Tyler Morrison will be the first to tell you that he went from divot to pivot a few years ago. After rising through the ranks at Topgolf's Dallas headquarters, he got the chance to broaden his career horizons. “I've been fortunate to travel the world creating experiential events for professional sports stadiums and major brands,” he says.
In 2019, Morrison moved to Kansas City to become vice president of operations for a golf simulator startup concept in Downtown Kansas City. Unfortunately, the pandemic quickly derailed those plans, so Morrison pivoted and opened Scratch Gourmet Express & Catering. “In May 2020, in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic, we were able to launch a carry-out and catering concept in Prairie Village,” Morrison says. “Once the pandemic was over, we transitioned into a casual fine dining restaurant with an emphasis on fine wines and quality comfort food.”
Morrison, who is always busy, says he is also preparing to open a speakeasy called “Noir” in late 2024. As a foodie-focused entrepreneur, Morrison is also passionate about charity work. “Since opening in 2020, we have raised and donated more than $250,000 for local Kansas City charities,” Morrison says.
Before the 16-hour workday began, we Caught up We met up with Morrison for some early morning coffee, dumped him our weird survey, and saved a few extra espressos for posterity. Congratulations.
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pitch: What is the most underrated ingredient in the world?
Tyler Morrison: This is a story that is close to my heart, Must It has a simple taste like cucumber, To be For some it can be very controversial, for example my wife doesn't like cucumbers.She's a fan of dill picklesI explain to her that these are pickled cucumbers, but she won't try them. I see her cucumbers have been moved to the side of the plate. Must do I love antioxidants!
What's a great movie that you'll never forget? Until now clock Also.
What I remember is Napoleon Dynamite It came out when I was young. I am my When this movie came out on DVD, my dad and I watched it a combined 15 times. We loved it so much that I bought him a “Vote for Pedro” shirt for Father's Day.
As much as I love silly humorous movies (it's my favorite category of movies), I don't think I'd be able to go back and watch that movie in 20 years and experience the pure joy I felt watching it back then.
What was your favorite Halloween costume as a kid? and/or As an adult?
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Halloween costumes are always hit or miss. Most of the time, I forget to plan them. First You need to figure it out with a few hours to spare.
My favorite was the Superman onesie pajamas with the cape that I wore for a year. young I'm in my 20s. I wore this outfit to Aggieville, Manhattan, on the eve of opening day of the Duck season. I didn't have much time to get changed, so… I ended up wearing it The next morning I went to Camo Hideout and there are photos of me wearing my camo waders with my blue Superman pajama set showing through them. do not have I don't know what happened. I'm going crazy Who the hell hadn't saved it for my two boys who now love superhero pajamas?
How long could you theoretically survive as a vegan? Please answer honestly.
Honestly, VI If you start on a Monday, by day 7 you'll be craving sushi. As a kid, my family and I would eat sushi almost every week at a local restaurant near Fort Worth, Texas. (PS: I'm a huge clean eater, and the fresh ingredients we use are why I love the Scratch Gourmet Kitchen style so much.)
Bonus Question 5: Please tell us the dance song you would like to choreograph. Smash On the dance floor.
The timing is funny because just last week I was asked to do a stage performance for a local charity that I love very much.
I'm not the type to dance SomehowEspecially in public. I In high school, a few guy friends and I did the Michael Jackson “Thriller” dance while walking to the remix of T.I. and Jay-Z's “Bring Em Out.” I feel like You can even get it back if you need to!
