Brian was born and raised in Queens, New York. His introduction into the service industry was working for his brother-in-law at the family owned butcher shop and Italian specialty goods store during his teen years. While attending NYU, Moynan took a job at The Ritz Carlton’s 3-star Italian restaurant, Fantino, working his way up from busboy to Captain.
Moynan transitioned to the financial industry during his 20s, gaining a great foundation for teamwork and structure. He left Wall Street to work at the top-rated restaurant in NYC – Gramercy Tavern, run by Danny Meyer and Chef Tom Collichio. After four years, he moved on to open Patroon in mid-Manhattan.
More recently Brian worked at Ambrosia in Santa Ana, was the GM at Anqi in South Coast Plaza and at The Buffalo Club in Santa Monica.
Brian brings a wealth of fine dining restaurant management experience to Crossroads.