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Video: Jason Hammel on the Soul of a Restaurant, Community, and Care

James Beard Award–winner Jason Hammel, chef/owner of Chicago’s beloved Lula Cafe, joins us to unpack what hospitality really is (“empathy in action”), how a restaurant keeps its soul for 26+ years. We also touch on why showing up for staff, guests, and himself matters more than ever. We talk about teaching “service grammar” vs. cultivating a culture of generosity, the forest-like networks that sustain teams, and the art of building connection beyond the table - from Pilot Light’s food-education mission to LouLou, Lula’s intimate salon space for dinners, talks, and art. We also get personal: Jason’s sliding-doors path from MFA writer to chef, his Italian roots (and a magical Naples wine-bar connection sparked by a handwritten note), and his honest take on rekindling long-time friendships in a busy season of life. If you care about food, community, or the craft of welcoming people well, this one will refill your “care water.” Show Notes & Links: • Lula Cafe — the Logan Square institution. https://www.lulacafe.com/ • 2024 James Beard Award (Outstanding Hospitality) — Lula Cafe’s national win (https://chicago.eater.com/2024/6/10/2...) • The Lula Cafe Cookbook (https://www.amazon.com/Lula-Cafe-Cook...) : Collected Recipes and Stories — Jason’s debut (Phaidon). • Pilot Light (https://pilotlightchefs.org/) — the chef-founded nonprofit bringing food education into classrooms. • Jason’s Welcome Conference talk (   • Jason Hammel - Showing up First for Yourself  ) (“Showing Up First for Yourself”) — on hospitality, emotional labor, and empathy. • LouLou by Lula (https://www.louloubylula.com/) — the new arts/salon venue around the corner Find Jason on social: • Jason Hammel (site & IG) — more writing, speeches, and kitchen life. @jasonhammel (  / jasonhammel  ) • Lula Cafe on Instagram — menus, collabs, and event drops. @lulacafe (  / lulacafe  )