Joseph was born and raised in Europe. At the present time, he resides in the USA, traveling between the USA and Japan. His fascination with the restaurant business began approximately thirty years ago. He opened his own restaurants in the USA (American cuisine, Italian cuisine, French cuisine, steakhouses). opening his first restaurant in Las Vegas, and then several restaurants in Los Angeles. He opened his first il Forno Trattoria location in Los Angeles in 1985 (which is still open at the present time). Joseph has also been a consultant and advisor in the restaurant business in Asia. Opening restaurants in Thailand, Hong Kong and Korea. Joseph always enjoyed the hospitality and restaurant business. and likes to have a hands-on approach to achieve a successful operation.
Z.E.N. Advisor: Joseph Suceveanu