Chef Joe Symmes

Chef Joe Symmes Working for 25+ years in Private Clubs, Hotels and Restaurants in California has given me a great perspective of Northern California Cuisine.

Growing up in Chico’s wonderful farming community was a blessing as a young food enthusiast, without even realizing we were years ahead of a very popular food trend “Local and Fresh”. My family always had a large garden with a great variety of produce, we raised our own eggs, chicken and pork, we fished in the spring, hunted in the fall and winter. All of our food was free range and organic, we ca

nned and bottled all kinds of wonderful things to be shared with family friends and for our consumption at a later time. It is with fond memories that I look back at the places I have created and cooked, I have realized that each of those places still have small pieces of me and I have taken small pieces of them. The relationships that have been made with coworkers and patrons will last a lifetime, I believe this because of the amount of passion that goes into the preparing of meals, whether it’s a staff meal, a couples Wedding Menu, an Easter Brunch or a 50th Wedding Anniversary Dinner (My Favorite). I have come to conclude that my passion is with the guest, there expectation and experience is the most important aspect of every event no matter how big or how small. I strive to impress every guest with the freshest products, the cleanest culinary techniques and beautiful presentation. As a Chico local it seems every event I do there are friends and family present, I love that.

Just why?
06/04/2026

Just why?

It’s not a hobby it’s an obsession..Still not perfect, work in progress
02/27/2026

It’s not a hobby it’s an obsession..

Still not perfect, work in progress

Bread Pudding, Toasted Pecans, Dr Pepper Caramel, Dr Pepper Whip
05/09/2025

Bread Pudding, Toasted Pecans,
Dr Pepper Caramel, Dr Pepper Whip

First special we have run. A nod to Cajun CuisineCajun BBQ Shrimp with Red Beans and Rice.
03/29/2025

First special we have run.
A nod to Cajun Cuisine
Cajun BBQ Shrimp with Red Beans and Rice.

Hardly seems like 20 years ago. Blessed to do what I love.
03/26/2025

Hardly seems like 20 years ago. Blessed to do what I love.

Deconstructed Deviled Eggs wonton, creamy egg yolk, egg white, bacon, chive, sriracha Bananatini banana mousse, banana t...
03/18/2025

Deconstructed Deviled Eggs
wonton, creamy egg yolk, egg white, bacon, chive, sriracha

Bananatini
banana mousse, banana tempura, brown sugar whip

4 days. 2nd soft opening. This team is putting it all in!! 14 hour days pushing out 9 minute ticket times. I love this $...
03/16/2025

4 days. 2nd soft opening. This team is putting it all in!! 14 hour days pushing out 9 minute ticket times. I love this $hit.

5 more days.. Soft opening went great!! Shout out to a great team. Thank you Maddie for coming to help!!
03/15/2025

5 more days.. Soft opening went great!! Shout out to a great team. Thank you Maddie for coming to help!!

6 days… starting to cook!!! Finally.
03/14/2025

6 days… starting to cook!!! Finally.

7 days….
03/13/2025

7 days….

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