Team

Featuring Executive Chef, Alex Penkin

Team Overview

Founded by Owner Michael Rosen, our kitchen features the talent of Executive Chef, Alex Penkin. A member of the Juniper and Ivy team from the start, he is cooking alongside Chef de Cuisine, Khine Moore. Juniper and Ivy provides an ever-changing menu based on the fresh ingredients brought in from our local farmers and fishermen each day. Intimidating or unfamiliar ingredients are presented in nostalgic, comforting ways, while the more familiar are prepared with new, unique technique, creating a nightly menu of extraordinary offerings.

Colorful plated dish with an orange cocktail plus a garnish being held next to it.

Backed by an all-star team, including General Manager Scott Deardorff, Juniper & Ivy consistently and relentlessly produces one of the most talked about dining experiences in San Diego. The genuine relationships between the Chefs and the local farmers and fishermen they source directly from, is unmatched in San Diego.

Meet the Team