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Jonathan Janssen, GM of Vinai: Operating the Most Celebrated Restaurant in the Midwest

Jonathan Janssen, GM of Vinai: Operating the Most Celebrated Restaurant in the Midwest

Update: 2025-09-03
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What up, fam??

Jonathan Janssen, General Manager and Partner at Vinai, joins me to share what it’s been like to run one of America’s top new restaurants. From The New York Times to James Beard, Vinai’s ascent has been swift, yet for Jonathan, the heart of the job remains in the day-to-day: creating a space that honors Hmong heritage, leading a team in the spotlight, and keeping hospitality human at every table.

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Jonathan Janssen, GM of Vinai: Operating the Most Celebrated Restaurant in the Midwest

Jonathan Janssen, GM of Vinai: Operating the Most Celebrated Restaurant in the Midwest

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