Originally from Alamo, CA, Josh was lured into the culinary world when his passion for food was recognized at an early age. Josh went on to study the culinary arts at the California Culinary Academy and Cordon Bleu Cooking Program where he learned to develop his own unique style and flair.

Josh balances his culinary career while enjoying every spare moment with his five sons and his wife. Elena.  Josh believes that a dining experience should incorporate a wide palate of the finest international, regional and local ingredients.  Josh's preference is to not only allow the natural flavors of food to express themselves, but to ensure that the essence of tropical fusion continues to be a superb dining experience.

Josh's culinary philosophy and passion reflect the growing trend towards fusion style cooking - taking old recipes and ideas and fusing them with new cooking styles and techniques. He has developed his career at exclusive restaurants including Mudd's and Baci, both in the Tri-Valley as well as at Crow Canyon Country Club in San Ramon.

At Mahalo Grille, Josh is looking forward to putting his own unique twist on the tropical fusion cuisine that has become an innovative and superb dining experience unlike any other in the Bay Area