Josh Capon
Capon's Burgers
25+ years in the hospitality industry as a chef, partner, and personality. Affectionately known as "Capon," Chef Josh Capon began his culinary journey when he was discovered by Charlie Palmer following his graduation from Johnson & Wales University. He honed his skills at Aureole and the Lenox Room before working for David Burke at Park... READ MORE
25+ years in the hospitality industry as a chef, partner, and personality. Affectionately known as "Capon," Chef Josh Capon began his culinary journey when he was discovered by Charlie Palmer following his graduation from Johnson & Wales University. He honed his skills at Aureole and the Lenox Room before working for David Burke at Park Avenue Café and traveling throughout Europe.
After a stint at The St. Regis's Astor Court as sous chef under Gray Kunz, he took over as Executive Chef at Matthew's, then Alva, and later Canteen in SoHo. He went on to open several successful restaurants, including Lure Fishbar, Burger & Barrel Winepub, El Toro Blanco, and Bowery Meat Company with Mercer Street Hospitality Group. Capon's latest venture is VCR Group, the hospitality portfolio he co-founded with David Rodolitz, Gary Vaynerchuk, and Conor Hanlon in 2021.
Since then, VCR Group has launched ITO NY and Little Maven in New York City, along with Bar Ito, ITO Vegas, and Capon's Burgers at Fontainebleau Las Vegas. In October 2024, the group opened Flyfish Club, a private members club in NYC, followed by Capon's namesake steakhouse, Capon's Chophouse, in October 2025. Capon's Burgers has since expanded to New Jersey with a second location at Bergen Town Center in Paramus. Capon is an eight-time People's Choice Award winner at the New York City Wine & Food Festival Burger Bash.
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