Client Perspective

Jim is the very best creative and R&D Chef in the business. Leading large teams from concept to execution, individually providing insights and consultation on food and beverage, and partnering with agencies like ours, we give Jim our highest recommendation here at Norton.

Jim was instrumental in taking us from strategy to implementation on our menu.  He understood the brand and consumer needs which is the key to getting the right items in place for success.  It was a pleasure working with him as he listened to our research and we brainstormed on what was needed or missing.  He really understood what the concept was all about and delivered what we were looking for.

Jim is an excellent strategic and creative partner. He is among the best in the industry when it comes to menu strategy, trends, and innovation. Jim is able to balance problem solving skills with creative skills, and has an extensive network of partners and food industry professionals....I highly recommend Jim as an awesome partner on any of your strategic and/or creative culinary and mixology projects.

Jim is an innovative solution seeker, able to turn any project into a culinary and cost of goods success with an innate understanding of the business of food and beverage. He has the unique ability to be a creative collaborator, idea originator and marketing savvy operator, giving his partners, clients and executives plenty of gold to work with...

Jim, has been steadfast in his efforts to create "great tasting food that exceeds the guests expectations". He believes that flavor and food experiences are the cornerstone of the hospitality industry. His experience, talents, vision, and most importantly his passion are the keys to his success