Tobias Dorzon (né Bloi-Dei Dorzon;[1] born November 23, 1984)[2] is an American chef, restaurateur, and former professional football player.[3][4] His cooking has been influenced by his West African heritage.[5] Dorzon has appeared on Chopped, Tournament of Champions, Last Bite Hotel, and Guy's Grocery Games.[6][7][8]
Tobias Dorzon | |
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| Born | Bloi-Dei Dorzon November 23, 1984 |
| Education | Lackawanna College, Jackson State University, Art Institute of Washington |
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Previous restaurant(s)
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Early life
editDorzon's parents are immigrants from Liberia who raised him in Maryland.[9][10] His father owned a West African restaurant.[9] He attended Lackawanna College and Jackson State University.[1]
Football career
editDorzon played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League, and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the Canadian Football League.[6][11][12][13]
Culinary career
editIn 2012, during the football off season, Dorzon attended the International Culinary School at the Art Institute of Washington.[14][15]
In 2018 Dorzon opened Union District Oyster Bar and Lounge in Washington, D.C. In 2021, he helped open Thirteen Restaurant in Houston, Texas.[16] In 2022, he opened the restaurant Huncho House in Hyattsville, Maryland, where he serves as the executive head chef.[17][6]
On November 7, 2024, Dorzon was shot in an apparent robbery in Hyattsville.[18][19]
References
edit- ^ a b Hanson, Logan (October 5, 2022). "Tobias Dorzon a successful chef years after NFL, CFL careers". BVM Sports. Retrieved July 26, 2023.
- ^ "Bloi-Dei Dorzon football Statistics". StatsCrew.com. Retrieved July 26, 2023.
- ^ Phillips, Michael (2016-08-06). "Success on menu here". Richmond Times-Dispatch. pp. C1 and C2. Retrieved 2023-07-26.
- ^ Connley, Courtney (March 12, 2018). "How Instagram helped former NFL player Tobias Dorzon find six-figure success as a personal chef". CNBC. Retrieved July 26, 2023.
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- ^ a b c "Former NFL player turned chef opens restaurant in Prince George's County". WTOP News. August 10, 2022. Retrieved July 26, 2023.
- ^ Williams, JaNae (October 16, 2024). "And then there were 3: Does the final 3 include OKC's Kevin Lee on 'Last Bite Hotel?'". The Oklahoman. Retrieved November 14, 2024.
- ^ Onyeneho, Laura (March 17, 2022). "Thirteen hosts watch party for Chef Tobias Dorzon debut on Food Network". Defender Network. Retrieved July 26, 2023.
- ^ a b Barthole, Jenn (September 11, 2022). "Pro Athlete-Turned-Award Winning Chef Tobias Dorzon Is Taking the Culinary World by Storm". Ebony. Retrieved July 26, 2023.
- ^ Hagos, Eden (January 10, 2017). "From Pro Athlete To Chef To The Stars: Chef Tobias Dorzon's Journey". Black Foodie. Retrieved November 11, 2024.
- ^ "Losing sister never gets easier for Blue Bombers' Bloi-Dei Dorzon". National Post. July 7, 2012.
- ^ "Bombers pluck Dorzon off practice roster to fill tailback slot". The Globe and Mail. June 27, 2012. Retrieved July 26, 2023.
- ^ "Four former Lackawanna College Falcons sign NFL contracts". The Times Leader. May 2, 2010. p. 9. Retrieved July 26, 2023.
- ^ Matthews, Joya (February 7, 2019). "From Santana Moss to Snoop Dogg, Tobias Dorzon shares journey from gridiron to waffle iron". Andscape. Retrieved July 26, 2023.
- ^ "Victory Restaurant and Lounge coming to former Bar Lorea space at 14th and U Street, NW". Popville. December 9, 2020. Retrieved July 26, 2023.
- ^ Ponder, Erica (July 18, 2022). "Coming to H-Town: Thirteen Houston executive chef Tobias Dorzon, social media famous chef Matt Price launch new traveling dining experience". KPRC. Retrieved July 26, 2023.
- ^ Douglas, DeVaughn. "Thirteen's Chef Tobias Dorzon Opens Huncho House". Houston Press. Retrieved July 26, 2023.
- ^ Limehouse, Jonathan (November 7, 2024). "'Senseless': Tobias Dorzon, NFL player turned celebrity chef, shot in Maryland robbery". USA Today – via MSNBC.
- ^ Hilton, Jasmin (November 7, 2024). "Maryland Chef of The Year Injured in Shooting, Family and Lawmakers Say". The Washington Post.
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