Josh Dorcak, an accomplished chef, was born and raised in Cupertino, California. Upon completing high school, he attended the esteemed California Culinary Academy in San Francisco, where he was introduced to the world of fine dining. He gained valuable experience while working in San Francisco, Oakland, and Napa before making his way to Ashland, where he joined the celebrated Amuse restaurant.
Josh's passion for gastronomy led him to believe that Southern Oregon has untapped potential, and his journey to Tokyo in 2016 provided him with the inspiration and business model he needed to start his own restaurant. In 2017, Josh founded MAS in the basement of a bakery in downtown Ashland. The following year, he secured a brick-and-mortar location in the same area, and the restaurant has since evolved into one of the top-rated dining establishments in the country.
Josh's culinary prowess earned him recognition as a three-time James Beard nominee. He is supported by his wife, Lindsey, who has documented the restaurant's growth through her photography. They reside in Ashland with their three sons, Caswell, Blaine, and Owen.
