With parents who honored the communal nature of the evening meal, Tyler Lapotosky and his siblings cherished the nightly family dinner tradition as kids growing up in northwestern Vermont.

Decades later, that tradition continues in the way Chef Lapotosky will connect his guests at a Daou wine dinner on December 12 at the Flying V Bar & Grill.

In this week’s Inside Tucson Business, I get up close and personal with Chef Tyler whose childhood reflections inspired this dinner that must not be missed.

Check out my story here and let me know your thoughts!