Former NFL running back turned chef serves up inspiration

Former professional football player Tobias Dorzon discovered his true passion lies not on the gridiron, but in the kitchen. As part of our series “The Dish,” Dorzon tells "CBS Mornings" co-anchor Tony Dokoupil about his unique career change and how he hopes to inspire the next generation of diverse chefs to pursue their dreams.
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[@brentfisher6484]

What a GREAT story. Bravo for him and all those who work with him!

[@faithtvonline]

His restaurant is only about 15 to 20 minutes from my home, and i still haven't been. I need to change that.

[@toolrammsteindeftones]

Yea you need to. That looks delicious

[@faithtvonline]

​@@toolrammsteindeftonesHope you have a good day!

[@r3tr0actiongamer24]

Update us on your experience

[@faithtvonline]

@@r3tr0actiongamer24 I sure will!

[@SuperZbros]

That’s sick I’m happy for him, a lot of guys have a hard time after football, super cool to see him love life after

[@areguapiri]

A hard time with the millions of dollars.

[@ChinaSimpson]

He’s such an amazing chef❤ so happy for all of his success! Congrats King.

[@triggatrevor1849]

About 3-4 years ago, Tobias was with Union District Oyster Bar, cooking up magic with them.
I knew it was only a matter of time before he opened up his own restaurant.
I've always been a big fan. I'm happy about this brother's success.

[@elijahbrown9086]

Who peeped Quinn Cook?

[@paulcooper1046]

That's outstanding. All the best to Huncho House in the years to come!...💯

[@faciasherman3655]

Congratulations my brother!

[@MsDanielle0540]

The next time I'm in maryland, I am definitely going to Huncho house. Everything looked so good.

[@chinyereapakama298]

Great man with an inspiring story. 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@tomtiernan8134]

His aesthetics are beautiful.

[@bilialeilan9038]

The thirst is real

[@truh_von_tay]

Quinn in the cut! 😂🤣

[@kimmiles9526]

Congratulations brother 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@prescottosegie]

This was a great story congratulations 🎉🍾 Tobias keep up the awesome work 😎💪🏾

[@r3tr0actiongamer24]

I’m happy he found his passion, food looks amazing

[@benscheidhastoomuchtosay2094]

Looks amazing! Seems inspiring. I wish it didn’t take wealthy people to make something like this happen! Good on you CBS for showcasing artisans. We bring value to our communities!

[@theflyent7106]

I knew he looked familiar, great story great food... Keep it going my man.

[@MaLAaY1San]

Congratulations bro!

[@stanogrady893]

Plates looked great!!

[@MichelleT-so4we]

Good food is always a good idea.

[@jalenroddey1419]

Beautiful story

[@heyletitgo]

👏👏👏🙌🙌🙌 wow I am empress.

[@jeraldb2868]

Great story

[@AM-rp8xn]

The anchor who talked about walking away from the practice squad clearly doesn't know the grind of being on a team, taking all those licks and having to scrap to make it happen for a salary that is good for average folks but not stable in the long term. Knew a few guys who did it and they are some of the most driven and disciplined people I know. Glad he was able to invest in himself, his family, and a delicious career outside of ball!

[@iamnotattachedtothis8060]

"Used to be a Five Guys restaurant". So better food for the same price.😂😂 Seriously , congrats to this young brother a hope you continue to be successful.

[@bilialeilan9038]

Boy Stop

[@geraldtompkins5775]

Nice work and best wishes.

[@RodKI-un7xi]

its alot of black owned top restaurants in that DMV area!! mainly D.C.

[@areguapiri]

..."a lot"...

[@papadre70]

Alexander Dumas would be proud.

[@vintage_in_present_13]

Former J S U running back… #BeforePrime

[@sweetestea]

Food looks good! Why bring up playing ball or being a rapper? Probably had a comfortable upbringing in Silver Spring, MD but TV must feed the stereotypes daily.

[@epimaz]

He never said anything about a struggle. It's your mind that's doing that.

[@lornegreen6755]

Yeah you wrong about this one big dog

[@bilialeilan9038]

He doesn't want to be placed in that black American circle. Remember his parents are West African

[@bilialeilan9038]

I said the same thing when I first heard it

[@user-dj1sg3hm5i]

Happy for this young man, but this is click bait. I would hardly call a practice squad player (and former CFL player) who had a cup of coffee in the NFL a "former NFL " running back. C'mon. Food looks great and I wish him all the success in the world, but c'mon.

[@christopherdukes2425]

Ok Nancy, SMH!!

[@lornegreen6755]

Stfu and stop hating. He was in the league bruh.

[@etf42]

Great, he’s going to open up a turn up spot across the street ….smh

[@manegrindshard]

not necessarily, just because its a venue for night life doesn't mean it can't be more a lounge then a club that has more of a R&B chill vibe vs your typical club

[@areguapiri]

A male chef wearing earrings? Not for me. :-/

[@DickNasty480]

He had no chance of playing football professionally - so this was the back up plan.

[@harmonyglazed]

Actually, the NFL practice squads and the Canadian Football League pay their players, so he did play professionally.

[@DickNasty480]

@@harmonyglazed Getting paid to ride the bench is not really playing

[@RudieObias]

But he DID play professionally 🙄

[@deneisefrancis3239]

Yes, but what a back up plan.😊