How martial arts and hospitality go hand-in-hand

The Dining Table

Jason Chan has been a notable and beloved figure in the Chicago restaurant scene for decades. In this episode, Chan describes how becoming a master martial artist has gone hand-in-hand with delivering great hospitality. He likens a restaurant to a dōjō, the place where immersive training occurs. Host David Manilow talks to Chan about being a major player in West Loop dining ahead of its time now as a hotspot. Plus, hear about Chan’s new French restaurant in Old Town called Gavroche and learn why Manilow says it’s a place for adults.