🎙️ This Week on IANWA: Meet Chef Tyler Rogers: French Laundry to Fayetteville—Stonebreaker’s Culinary Star 🌟

Hello Friend,

This week we are back with another episode that celebrates the people, places, and flavors shaping the Ozarks. Randy Wilburn recently sat down with Chef Tyler Rogers, whose journey from a catfish shack in Magnolia, Arkansas, to Michelin-starred kitchens and now as executive chef at Stonebreaker on Markham Hill is nothing short of inspiring.

What’s Inside This Episode?

Chef Tyler’s Culinary Journey:
Tyler shares how a gift—the iconic French Laundry Cookbook—opened his eyes to the artful potential of food and inspired his culinary path. From skipping culinary school in favor of real-world experience to earning his stripes under culinary legends, Tyler’s story proves there are many roads to greatness.

Lessons From the Best:
Get an inside look at Tyler’s time at The French Laundry and other prestigious restaurants. He tells us about the importance of details, leadership by example, and fostering a culture of unreasonable hospitality (a nod to one of his favorite reads!).

Rooted in Arkansas:
Despite experiences in world-class kitchens, Tyler felt the pull of home. Back in Arkansas, he’s bringing global technique and a farm-to-table passion to Stonebreaker, supporting local farmers and inventive menus—think comfort food with an inventive twist (like lamb and dumplings with a Yemeni zhug sauce!).

Advice for Aspiring Chefs:
Tyler encourages anyone interested in the culinary world to work hard, seek mentors, and learn from every experience. He’s a big believer in manifestation, servant leadership, and embracing opportunities—even challenges—as a chance to grow.

Why Visit Stonebreaker?
Located just minutes from Fayetteville’s square, Stonebreaker offers locally-sourced breakfasts, hearty lunches, and elegant dinners—all in a stunning setting. Chef Tyler’s commitment to Arkansas ingredients creates a dining experience that’s both familiar and delightfully unexpected.

Don’t Miss:

• Special tasting events and a beautiful private dining room

• Menus with vegan, gluten-free, and creative options

• A space where hospitality feels like home

Ready for your next great culinary adventure? Listen to the full episode for stories, inspiration, and a taste of what’s cooking at Stonebreaker.

🎧 Listen to Episode 318 → Chef Tyler Rogers and Stonebreaker

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