97-Year-Old Owner's Daily Routine at Texas Barbecue Restaurant

John Tumi's Daily Routine

• 📍 At 97 years old, John Tumi is the owner of JBarm Barbecue in Texas and is present at the restaurant every morning before it opens.
• 👨‍🍳 He performs a routine similar to a doctor making rounds, checking on his staff and ensuring the quality of the brisket, even interacting with the mascot, "Old Smokey."

A Lifelong Dream Fulfilled

• 🏛️ Born and raised in Houston, Tumi is a UFH alum and former attorney whose lifelong ambition was to open his own barbecue restaurant.
• 🚀 He achieved this dream four years ago at the age of 93.

Secrets to a Long and Fulfilling Life

• 🤔 When asked what keeps him young, Tumi expresses surprise at his own longevity, attributing it to having an interest and something to do.
• 💡 His advice for a long life is to "get off the porch" and engage in active pursuits, which he believes leads to greater enjoyment and a longer life.
• 🍖 He humorously adds that eating more barbecue could also be beneficial.