Great food coupled with a memorable social experience has always been Chef Arno's focus.

Our food is serious, but we want people to have a good time with it."

A native of Germany, Arno began his culinary career at a very young age. He served as an apprentice in Stuttgart in Southern Germany at the French Restaurant Soerenberg. After four years and completing his studies in the kitchen, he then relocated to Rudesheim on the Rhine River where he served as Commis de Cuisine in the upscale Hotel Traube. Continuing on his culinary journey, he then served as Commis De Cuisine at Hotel St. Raphael and Chef de Cuisine at Borchers Restaurant both located in Hamburg, Germany.

In 1994, Arno relocated to Oaxaca, Mexico to work at the Hotel Victoria as Sous Chef. Two years later, he moved to California and served as Personal Chef for the Southern Pacific Railroad Company. After working with the Railroad, Arno took trips around the U.S to explore the flavors of New Orleans, Miami, Los Angeles, Utah and Orlando. His experiences in Mexico and throughout the U.S. brought multicultural flare to his cuisine. He then settled in Oakland, California and served as Chef de Partie at the Waterfront Plaza Hotel at Jack London Square.

In 2005, Arno partnered with Gregory Heynes and Carlos Rangel to take over the Shelby's Restaurant in Orinda, CA. The Restaurant became a destination Eatery known for Arno's innovative, compelling cuisine. The restaurant features his French, German Californian and Italian Cuisine presented in a casual elegant space.