Joe has a natural inquisitiveness about food. He clearly enjoys his work and brings a creative flare to his art. Additionally he has a quality of being able to enthusiastically market and promotes to the public and is a good ambassador of public relations.
Don Harrington
Food and Beverage Director Plaza National

Associations

  • American Culinary Federation
  • Society for American Cuisine (Founding Member)
  • American Institute of Wine and Food (San Diego Chairman)
  • Les Toques Blanches, Los Angeles (President, Board of Directors)
  • Chefs des Cuisine Association of California (Vice President)
  • Chaine des Rôtisseurs, Santa Monica Chapter (Co-founder, Vice Chancellor Gastronomique)
  • Les Amis des Escoffier, Los Angeles Chapter
  • Brotherhood of the Knights of the Vine (Master Knight)
  • Epicurean Club, Los Angeles Chapter
  • Californians for Missing Children (Board of Directors)
  • HEROES Awards (Board of Directors)