A pre-adolescent Joe had to chop wood and work in a Spokane area camp mess hall to earn a bed and a meal when his stepmother ordered Joe's father to kick him out.

Source: https://pjmedia.com/victoria-taft/2023/12/24/the-boys-in-the-boat-the-american-story-of-triumph-and-grit-that-we-need-now-n4924908

He's always learning about new cuisines, new techniques and networking with other chefs to keep creating unique and tasty food for the Spokane area.

Source: https://www.inlander.com/spokane/as-a-fourth-generation-chef-in-his-family-east-pan-asian-cuisines-executive-chef-is-excited-for-his-restaurant-week-debut/Content?oid=25545324