H&J Hospitality

H&J Hospitality was formed in 2005 and began with the purchase of the Ithaca landmark, Joe’s Restaurant, a popular eatery and gathering place since 1932. The new owner, Jamie Ciaschi, set out to build a food and beverage corporation using Joe’s Restaurant as the base from which H&J Hospitality would eventually grow. In 2008, H&J Hospitality began its catering business by hosting a Cornell University fraternity formal at the Museum of the Earth. Since that time they have grown into one of the largest caterers in the Finger Lakes region. In 2009, H&J Hospitality entered into a catering contract with the Johnson School at Cornell University, which has become a cornerstone of their catering business. 2009 was a good year for H&J Hospitality, as they further expanded by landing a contract with the Ithaca Yacht Club to be their exclusive food and beverage operator. Since its inception, the partnership between H&J Hospitality and the Ithaca Yacht Club has proven to be sustainable and beneficial for both parties.