'I live and breathe Italian food': Phoenix chef earns top honor for celebrating his culture

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'I live and breathe Italian food': Phoenix chef earns top honor for celebrating his culture
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The National Italian American Foundation honored Joey Maggiore of Hash Kitchen and Sicilian Baker for celebrating his heritage in metro Phoenix.

During the Regional Arizona Gala on Jan. 28, the National Italian American Foundation honored Joe Maggiore and the Maggiore Group, which owns and operates Hash Kitchen, The Sicilian Butcher, The Sicilian Baker, The Mexicano and two newFounded in 1975, NIAF is a nonprofit organization based in Washington, D.C. Their goal is to encourage the 20 million Italian-Americans currently living in the U.S.

Malucci said we were looking for someone who was"worthy, willing and good people." They chose Maggiore because of the way he embraces and shares his Italian-American culture through food and his longtime involvement with philanthropic work like children's charities. "He is very, very creative and in touch with what people want," said Malucci."He has this magic touch with his restaurant concepts. I don't know how he does it, but he'll explain a new restaurant idea and although it may seem farfetched, sure enough when it opens, there's a line out the door."

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