Ups and downs of starting a food business didn’t deter Robert Turner from his dream

Big Dawg Food Truck and Catering’s stint at the fair created a solid fan following Without any training from a top-rated culinary school or big name chef, a few years ago Winston-Salem native Robert Turner took a leap of faith and started his own catering business. And in less than two years, Turner has one of the most popular food trucks in the Triad.  At this year’s Carolina Classic Fair, Turner’s Five Cheese Mac & Cheese was a hit at the fair. It finished in the top five out of 80 food entries for the “Best Food” contest. Although it may seem like Turner is an  overnight success, he will be the first to tell you that it has been a journey.  “I’ve had my ups and downs but I feel like everything happens for a reason,” Turner said.  A 2012 graduate of North Carolina Central University (NCCU) with a bachelor’s in psychology, shortly after he earned his degree, Turner was arrested and sentenced to two years in prison. “Graduating from college then going and doing some time really gave me a new perspective on life,” said Turner while reflecting on his time spent in prison. “It gave me time...