i. Biography
Coming Up
Josh Marcus is chef-owner of Josh's Deli, and since 2015 he has been running the kitchen of The Bar. “I like being the underdog.” Josh has said.
Where They Are Now
Those two roles place the work on a tight Florida circuit: Surfside for the deli counter, Coral Gables for the kitchen Marcus has led since 2015. At Josh's Deli, the craft is built in-house. Marcus makes almost everything from scratch, cures meats himself, and bakes his own bread, so the food reaches the plate with the marks of preservation, heat, and handwork already in it. The Jewban shows that method in one build: a triple-decker club-style sandwich built with Marcus's own cured pastrami, roast pork, Swiss cheese, mustard, and pickle strips. Its force comes from cured meat, pork, dairy, sharpness, brine, and size rather than ornament. Other dishes from the Surfside kitchen broaden the same language without changing it. Lobster Jewchachos are cited as his signature dish, while Krunchy Spicy Tuna Latkes and Soft Shell Crab Breakfast Croissants keep to mash-up construction, crunch, richness, and familiar components.
Signature
Josh's signature dishes include Jewban, Lobster Jewchachos, Krunchy Spicy Tuna Latkes, and Soft Shell Crab Breakfast Croissants.
Honors
The clearest recognition attached to the work is dish-based: Lobster Jewchachos are cited as his signature dish at the Surfside restaurant.
Profile updated July 2026
FAQ
Asked of Josh
What is Josh Marcus's current role?
As of 2026, Josh Marcus is Chef-owner.
What is Josh Marcus known for?
At Josh's Deli he makes almost everything from scratch, cures meats in-house, and bakes his own bread.
