Born and raised in New York City, Joe Isidori is a third generation chef, inspired by both his father and grandmother. Currently, Joe Isidori is Chef/Owner of Black Tap Craft Burgers & Beers, which opened Black Tap SoHo in March 2015 and Meatpacking in October 2015, with others on the horizon. Black Tap won the coveted title of Fan Favorite at the New York City Wine & Food Festival’s Burger Bash in October 2015 with its Kobe beef burger and has since received world-wide acclaim for its over-the-top milkshakes, called “Crazy Shakes,” which feature a diverse range of flavors and ornate, edible garnishes.