Joshua Foley, Executive Chef & Owner

Josh’s dreams of owning a restaurant began with his great Aunt Fran, who made his childhood delicious with her elaborate dinners, fancy French desserts and breakfasts that included homemade cinnamon raisin bread. He started his professional path in high school, when he began working in restaurants — making his way up from dishwasher to garde manger. Josh eventually landed a job at The Harvest in Cambridge, where he became executive chef and met his wife, Jessica, the restaurant’s general manager. An opportunity to relocate to San Francisco arose and Josh worked at Stars, Boulevard and Zuni Café, where he was mentored by Judy Rodgers. At Zuni, Josh was inspired by the daily menu changes and utilization of locally sourced and in-season ingredients in dishes, a practice that he utilizes to this day.

Josh moved back to Boston after a couple years, started a family, and took on new professional challenges: managing large kitchen staff at the newly renovated Harvest and Grill 23, both of which received Best of Boston awards during his tenure. He then became a corporate chef at Sysco Boston, consulting on food and labor costs, menu design and content, as well as marketing.

An opportunity to open a restaurant became available at a local restored historical building near Josh’s home in the center of Medfield. Avenue opened its doors on May 31st of 2016. The concept for Avenue was to utilize the best available ingredients and operate a scratch kitchen with an emphasis on wood fired cuisine. Josh has taken the best of what he’s learned and applied it with his heart, hands and mind. Opening Avenue has allowed him to do what he loves, surrounded by a great staff and supported by his wife, Jessica and their 4 children.

Jon Thibodeau, Executive Sous Chef

Jon's love for cooking began when he was a teenager working alongside his mother. He started out as a busser and also helped to cater private parties but it was the work being done in the kitchen that really interested him. His passion for culinary arts grew and shortly after graduation, Jon began working in the restaurant industry.

Jon honed his skill of creating cuisine that is both savory and plated to perfection. Jon thrives in fast paced, high-pressure kitchens, and creates masterpieces through his attention to detail. To this day, his steadfast reliability and meticulous ‘mise en place’ are traits that staff and customers respect and have come to rely upon. At Avenue, Jon leads by example and his work ethic is an invaluable part of the operation. 

When not at work, Jon enjoys spending time with his daughter as well as drawing, painting, and writing. He has been known to travel all over New England in search of comic book conventions.  Jon is also a movie buff and can often be found unwinding with a movie from his extensive collection.

Justin Hunter, General Manager

Justin was born and raised on Aquidneck Island, Rhode Island. Growing up in Portsmouth, he was surrounded by family members in the nearby town of Newport. Those close connections kicked off a decades-long career in restaurants. Starting as a busser at the world renowned Castle Hill Inn right out of high school. In 2001, he was involved in the opening of 22 Bowens Steak House. In 2009 Justin took over management for the restaurants and outlets for Hyatt Newport located on Goat Island in Newport Harbor. Which just so happened to be the same island where his grandparents met during World War II, while working at the Naval Torpedo Station. In 2015, Justin left Newport and started working at Skipjacks in Foxboro, MA as Assistant General Manager. He worked there for almost 10 years until they closed in December of 2024.

Starting a new job in Medfield might seem like a far departure from his roots in Newport, however, Justin has been traveling up here ever since he was little to visit his aunt and uncle and his three cousins who lived in Medfield for over 40 years. Justin has established himself in the restaurant industry with his diverse experiences and expertise in fine dining and beverage knowledge.

Jason Struglinski, Chef de Pyro

A New Hampshire transplant, Jason started working in restaurants on a whim, his first job being a busser at a Cape Cod restaurant. He expedited in the kitchen, ran food and helped the dishwasher. At summer’s end, Jason approached Chef Paul and asked if he could come back and work for him. He spent 7 years in this kitchen which eventually led him to become the Sous Chef. Jason learned to love both the hustle and bustle and the team atmosphere of the restaurant industry.

Jason continued to primarily work for family owned restaurants, even going to the top of a mountain in Wyoming to practice his craft. Now he finds himself at Avenue exploring a new ‘wood fired way’ that differs from the rest.

In his spare time, Jason is an amateur woodworker. He also enjoys painting, cooking with his young son and building epic hot wheels tracks. Jason is a die-hard Bruins fan.

Christina Bolduc, Director of Finance & Human Resources

Christina’s first experience with  the restaurant industry began in high school, when she worked as a server assistant, hostess and coat room attendant at a restaurant in Madison, CT. She obtained a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Providence College while continuing to work at the family restaurant during school breaks.

For nearly two decades, Christina has worked in business management, human resources and bookkeeping roles - starting her career in the retail sector and then moving to the education and consulting industry.  She is dedicated to applying her skills in financial strategy and forecasting, human resource compliance, process improvement and implementation in her role at Avenue.

Christina thrives in the collaborative environment at Avenue, her hometown favorite restaurant where she enjoys sharing a great meal with her family and friends. Her favorite leisure activities include spending time with her family outdoors, painting, exercising and volunteering in her community.

Jessica Foley, Owner & Business Manager

Jessica’s love for the hospitality industry began early, working in restaurants around Boston. Drawn to the fast-paced environment and meaningful guest connections, she honed her skills at The Harvest in Harvard Square, gaining hands-on experience in all front-of-house roles. It was there she met her husband, Josh, a sous-chef, sparking both a professional and personal partnership.

After moving to San Francisco, Jessica transitioned into finance at Bainco International Investors while she and Josh explored the Bay Area’s food scene, dreaming of one day opening a farm-to-table restaurant. They later returned to Boston to start a family and further Jessica’s 27-year finance career, where she specialized in client service, business operations, and strategic growth.

Jessica played a key role in bringing Avenue to life, managing business development, securing investors, and overseeing design. She shaped Avenue into a warm, inviting space that reflects the couple’s vision for a rustic, yet refined dining experience. Today, she manages business operations while fostering the welcoming atmosphere that defines Avenue.

Jessica is incredibly proud of Avenue—a testament to years of dedication, an exceptional team, and the unwavering support of the Medfield community.