Joey Maggiore

Joey Maggiore is the executive chef, concept king, and entrepreneur behind The Maggiore Group; an Italian American family-owned company. Joey originally learned and developed his talent in the kitchen alongside his father, culinary legend, Tomaso Maggiore. Tomaso’s Italian Restaurant was established in 1977 on The Camelback Corridor, and it was here in the family restaurant where Joey’s culinary career was ignited, eventually leading him to the growth of his family business. The late icon, Tomaso Maggiore, is Joey’s biggest inspiration and keeps his passion for food and Italian heritage alive. Joey is often found traveling and learning to bring amazing food and culture to his brands. Joey’s family is the heart of all he does, with wife Cristina and three kids Giuliana, Tomaso and Melina being his pride and joy.

Husband and wife team, Joey and Cristina Maggiore, work together to conceptualize many successful brands in Phoenix from fine Italian dining to creative “brunchery”. Notable concepts are Hash Kitchen, The Sicilian Butcher, The Sicilian Baker and The Mexicano. Hashtag-inspired and social media worthy Hash Kitchen delivers chef-driven, re-imagined brunch fare seven days a week. Nationally recognized craft meatball and charcuterie bar takes dining to the next level at The Sicilian Butcher, and The Sicilian Baker is an Italian-inspired Pasticceria and market with a made-to-order cannoli bar, among other fresh Italian pastries. Maggiore’s super fun, The Mexicano, which has a Build-Your-Own Margarita Bar and experiential food, like a 3-foot quesadilla, and a colorful atmosphere including a Latin DJ. Joey’s creative touch on these concepts balances his father’s authentic Italian cuisine with innovative takes on all-time favorite dishes. He looks forward to opening three new concepts: The Italiano which will casual elegance and traditional Italian cuisine, opening August of this year, Nashville Hottee, a honky tonk, southern kitchen featuring hot chicken which is opening later this year, and Il Masseto’s, which will be fine dining and opening late 2025.

With his most recent release, Brunch King: Eats, Beats, and Boozy Drinks. In his debut cookbook, the King of Brunch shares 70 of his favorite flavor-forward recipes for pulling off the best meal of the week at home, including a Ten-Layer Breakfast Lasagna recipe, Crème Brulée French Toast Sticks, and nostalgic cereal-infused cocktails. Call your friends over, turn up the tunes–courtesy of a bumpin’ playlist by DJ Ice–and stake your claim to the brunch crown.

Joey is known as “the concept guy” in the foodie world, opening over 40 restaurants, making several TV appearances, and gaining national acclaim. His concepts have been featured and awarded in many publications, including Phoenix Magazine, Thrillist, USA Today and Forbes. Joey’s TV features include Food Network, Travel Channel, FOX 10 News, ABC 15 News, NBC’s 12News, 3TV/Arizona’s Family, and his own show on Food Network: Family Style. Joey and his Maggiore Group founded brands will always continue to keep the excitement going.