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Darryl Middleton

Darryl Middleton serves up a strawberry gin and tonic, with dry ice for the smoky effect, in his restaurant Gastrokomia.

This Baylor hoops superstar didn’t make it in the NBA, but he’s a hit in the kitchen

Lifestyle & Belief

Europe is a popular destination for college basketball players who aren’t going to make it in the NBA. But, usually, it’s just a temporary diversion. For Darryl Middleton, Europe became home — so much so that he’s retired from basketball and opened a restaurant.Europe is a popular destination for college basketball players who aren’t going to make it in the NBA. But, usually, it’s just a temporary diversion. For Darryl Middleton, Europe became home — so much so that he’s retired from basketball and opened a restaurant.