Combining his Sicilian heritage with modern culinary techniques, chef and restaurateur Joey Maggiore, known better as “Chef Joey,” is the entrepreneur behind Chef Joey Concepts and The Maggiore Group. With his wife, Cristina, he has founded the award-winning restaurant concepts Hash Kitchen, The Sicilian Butcher, The Sicilian Baker, The Mexicano, The Rosticceria, The Italiano, and Il Massetos. Known for creating extraordinary and unforgettable dining experiences, Chef Joey has been honored by The National Italian American Foundation for his culinary contributions and is the recipient of multiple Foodist awards, including Top Chef. His magnetic personality has also earned him appearances on popular television networks such as the Food Network and the Travel Channel. Chef Joey lives in Scottsdale, Arizona, with Cristina and their three children, Giuliana, Tomaso, and Melina.
"""With Brunch King, you’ll eat breakfast like royalty and have a party at the kitchen table any time of day."" –Eat Drink AZ ""The recipes in Brunch King are a lot like Chef Joey himself: vibrant, fun-loving, and as wild as they come."" –Arizona Health & Living ""Echoes the flamboyant menu and vibe of Joey Maggiore’s Hash Kitchen restaurants."" –KTAR News ""Brunch King is designed to be more than just a cookbook – it’s a guide to creating memorable, fun-filled dining experiences at home."" –Fab AZ ""The party worthy dishes will make you breakfast royalty amongst friends and family."" –Pulling Corks & Forks"