The wait is almost over.
Jacksonville's award-winning Chef Dennis Chan is days away from launching the "dream restaurant" that he's envisioned since childhood.
"I've been dreaming about this restaurant probably since I was 5 years old. When I was standing on a stool watching my grandfather cook," said Chan, 48, smiling at the memory of his beloved grandfather Bill Eng.
Located in Mandarin at 10110 San Jose Blvd, Blue Bamboo Canton Bistro is amid its final preparations to welcome guests.
"Mid-January is our grand opening. But honestly, as soon as we pass inspections, and can get our licenses done and we can get prepped then we will be open," Chan said.