Long before he immersed himself in the world of restaurant PR food writer Joe DiStefano was exploring and writing about the diverse global cuisines and cultures as embodied by the World’s Borough of Queens, New York City. Known as the Culinary King of Queens he is an expert on everything from the bustling Chinatown that is downtown Flushing and Mexican street food in Corona to Elmhurst’s vibrant Thai scene and where to find the best Tibetan dumplings in Jackson Heights.

During the pandemic he turned his passion for food, crafting narratives, and coaching restaurateurs to embrace their culture to the PR world. Joe has branded launched, and garnered placement in major media for numerous Thai restaurants in New York City, including Tong, Mao Mao, Zabb PuTawn, and Zaab Zaab. A trusted voice in the industry for more than 20 years he counts many journalists, editors, and producers as friends. 

An adventurous eater and self-professed food nerd, Joe's knack for bridging cultures creates narratives and strategies that resonate with the press, social media, and, above all, customers hungry for new experiences. His appetite for knowledge as well as food itself has led him to become something of a repository for industry and culinary knowledge at Hall.