Listen "How martial arts and hospitality go hand-in-hand"
Episode Synopsis
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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
for information about our collection and use of personal data for
advertising.
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