Joshua Pinsky is the chef & partner behind Claud and Penny in New York City’s East Village. After graduating from the Culinary Institute of America, Joshua began working at a range of restaurants in San Francisco including Lafitte under the tutelage of Russell Jackson. In 2012, he moved to New York, starting as a cook at Momofuku Ko before eventually rising up the ranks to chef de cuisine. Joshua continued growing with the company, becoming the corporate chef of Momofuku and guiding the brand through a revolutionary time of expansion and development. In his position, he spearheaded the opening of over seven concepts, including Los Angeles’ critically acclaimed Majordomo, Kawi in NYC and Momofuku Las Vegas. In 2022, Joshua and partner Chase Sinzer opened Claud, their wine-focused restaurant which has received critical acclaim including 3-Stars from The New York Times. In spring of 2024, they debuted Penny, their raw bar and seafood counter which also received 3-Stars from The New York Times and most recently was named to the inaugural North America’s 50 Best Restaurant list.