David Tyda

David Tyda consumes an impressive amount of calories, yet somehow manages to stay thin. (Thanks stress!) He produces food festivals that showcase indulgent food groups like tacos, pizza, donuts, and French fries. His events attract over 20,000 hungry guests per year. As a former magazine editor, Tyda regularly swears off freelance writing, but then he realizes it’s the best excuse to justify all that dining out. See what he’s eating today on Instagram at @totallytyda.

He was an original creator of the Arizona Taco Festival, which has awarded over $100,000 in prize money to local restaurants. His current schedule of festivals include:

Photo by Debby Wolvos