Dillon began his restaurant career at Ashley’s at The Capital in downtown Little Rock. He later became a co-owner of The Pizzeria in the Heights before joining the Allsopp & Chapple team in 2022. Dillon is the founder and owner of Arkansas Mixology Associates, providing expert bar consulting and top-notch event bartending services in the state.

Dillon has a passion for hospitality and craft cocktails which has led him to be the former president of the Arkansas chapter of the U.S. Bartender’s Guild, and he currently sits on the board of directors for the Arkansas Restaurant Association. Additionally, he was awarded the 2023 Emerging Hospitality Leader of the Year by the Arkansas Hospitality Association.

Dillon originally joined Allsopp & Chapple as the bar manager, using his knowledge and passion to elevate the craft cocktail program to its highly acclaimed status that it maintains today. As General Manager, he has taken Allsopp & Chapple to new heights consistently earning the restaurant “Best Service in Central Arkansas” accolades from OpenTable.

“We are not just a restaurant, we are an art gallery featuring local artists whose medium is food, drinks, and hospitality. You don’t just go out to eat for a meal, but for the experience as a whole and that’s what I seek to provide.”