MoonShine owners Victor Delapa and Joseph San Philip have been best friends since Victor emigrated to the States at age 2, from Argentina. Their early childhood business ventures began with a paper route and a baseball card 'enterprise', in elementary school. As they each obtained Finance Degrees at different universities, and began their professional lives, they always remained close.

Joe, a double-certified sommelier, has held the Director of Operations title at Hoboken's The Brass Rail since 2005, and also consults for Rita & Joe's Italian Restaurant in Jersey City. Joe's love for mixology is clearly portrayed by his classic/modern interpretations presented by the hand tailored cocktails offered at MoonShine.

Victor has also been affiliated with The Brass Rail for several years in numerous front-of-the-house operations. He practices additionally as a mortgage specialist, with values and practices deep rooted in customer service. Joseph and Victor developed the concept for MoonShine together, brainstorming and dreaming about the look, feel, and taste of the place for more than two years before opening the doors. They are proud to offer you their interpretation of a modern supper club experience, with both quality and excitement.

Culinary Director Douglas Gough has been the Executive Chef at The Brass Rail since 2003. Prior to that experience, Doug has held senior kitchen positions at Maize in Newark, Soho on George and the Frog and the Peach in New Brunswick, and Lespinasse & Patroon in NYC. Doug is a graduate of Scottsdale Culinary Institute in Arizona.