About us

Our Team

TIM MILEJOVICH / Executive Chef

Tim Milojevich is the Co-Owner and Executive Chef of Barrio. Tim grew up in Oregon and got his first kitchen job at a small, prix fixe restaurant showcasing the fresh seafood, game, and produce of the coastline. Drawn to San Francisco's culinary scene, Tim moved in 2008 and landed his first gig in the city as a Fry Cook at La Mar Cebicheria, where he met his now business partner, Billy Riordan. Tim worked his way up at La Mar eventually serving as the Cebiche Bar Manager, which resulted in an opportunity to travel to Lima, Peru to train with the local La Mar team. After two years at La Mar, Tim moved to Quintana Roo, Mexico, where he consulted at restaurants and resorts, and immersed himself with the food of the Yucatan. Tim then returned to the states where he went on to work at restaurants like Lolinda, El Techo, Belga, and Michael Mina's Test Kitchen. In 2018, Tim and Billy, decided to partner and open Barrio's flagship restaurant in North Beach. Barrio's food is a true reflection of Tim's culinary experiences as he uniquely blends Mexican, Peruvian, and other Latin cuisines while showcasing the bounty of California.

MICHAEL CARLISI / Bar Director

Michael Carlisi is the Bar Manager of Barrio Ghirardelli. Michael has been involved in some of the most formative restaurant and bar entities that have shaped the current culture of the hospitality industry in northern California. Mike first realized his love for food while growing up around the farms of Half Moon Bay. Michael found his way into the restaurant business in 2004 as a bar-back/dishwasher at the high volume bar, Cesar, in Oakland. Years later he would go on to open and run highly revered restaurants such as Paisan, Comal, and The Douglas Room. Michael has also been a contributing member to award winning bar teams such as Slanted Door (during their James Beard Award winning year), Kin Khao (the first year, that led to a Michelin Star) and Rx (which was named one of the top bars on the highly competitive Geary Street corridor by Thrillist in 2016). Michael has improved his skill and accentuated cocktail programs under the likes of Scott Baird (Comal, Kin Khao), Alex Conde (Cesar, Drexl), Eric Atkins (Slanted Door), Mo Hodges (The Douglas Room) and Brian Felley (Benjamin Cooper). His penchant for food, drinks and hospitality in its many forms continues to be his source of inspiration and personal happiness. Michael has carved out his place at the round table of Bay Area's finest barmen, from his humble beginnings as barback to his strong leadership as a manager, to his forward thinking and penchant for fine hospitality.

BILLY RIORDAN / Operator

Billy Riordan is the Co-Owner and Operator of Barrio. Born and raised in the Bay Area, Billy is a San Francisco hospitality industry veteran with almost two decades of experience. He got his start in restaurants at 16 years old serving as a line cook at an Italian restaurant and continued working in kitchens while attending San Francisco State University and thereafter. Over the years, Billy has held almost every kitchen role for a variety of San Francisco restaurants like the Castro institution, Bagdad Cafe, Milano's Pizzeria, and the fine dining Peruvian cebicheria, La Mar. Prior to opening Barrio North Beach in 2018, Billy was the Executive Chef and Owner of the popular Mid-Market wine bar and bistro, Waystone. In addition to his kitchen experience, Billy also ran a catering company, The Fog and Bridge Food Company, and was a bartender at 21st Amendment where he acquired extensive knowledge of beer. Billy has done it all in the industry and brings a unique perspective and entrepreneurial spirit to Barrio's two locations in San Francisco's North Beach and Ghirardelli Square.