Chef's Corner
André Rochat is Las Vegas' original celebrity chef. Please enjoy watching Chef André Rochat give rare interviews and cooking demonstrations below.
TravelsinTaste.com sat down recently with the father of Las Vegas fine dining, Chef André Rochat, owner of three award-winning Las Vegas restaurants-Andre's, Andre's at the Monte Carlo and Alizé. We met him at the latter, where we had the pleasure of speaking with him about the changes he's seen in the Las Vegas dining scene over the past 27 years, his future expectations, his inspiration for the original Andre's and why he opened a second Andre's at the Monte Carlo. This is a fascinating look at the man who is credited with starting fine dining in Las Vegas. Not only did Chef Rochat share his exceptional insights on Las Vegas, but he also allowed us to capture footage of Alizé at night, when it's at its best thanks to its spectacular views of the Vegas Strip.
View - Inside Las Vegas Dining with Chef André Rochat
TravelsinTaste.com conducted a one-on-one interview recently with Chef André Rochat of award-winning Vegas restaurants Alizé, Andre's and Andre's at the Monte Carlo. We discussed the early days of his career, his journey to Las Vegas, his menu at Alizé and the defining differences between each of his three restaurants. Chef Rochat has long been considered the pioneer in Las Vegas fine dining, having opened Andre's in 1980, long before Wolfgang and the long list of celebrity chefs decided to place their stake in the desert. We concluded our discussion with him by asking, "Ultimately, what's next for Chef André Rochat?" His has been a truly interesting journey, and his story is not to be missed.
View - The Path to Alizé with Chef André Rochat
Chef André Rochat of Alizé at the top of the Palms Hotel in Las Vegas discusses the special aspects he's incorporated into the design of his own restaurants, including some of the mishaps that he's avoided, as well as the evolution of fresh produce in Las Vegas during the past three decades. He also opens up to us about his passion for and collection of fine cognacs. We even see his wine cellar and some of the special signature bottles of vino that he keeps inside it. Chef Rochat has long been considered the founding father of fine cuisine in Las Vegas, with three award-winning restaurants to his name, including Alizé, Andre's and Andre's at the Monte Carlo. He's a resident chef who provides truly exceptional dining experiences.
View - A Personal Conversation with Chef André Rochat
TravelsinTaste.com had the good fortune to catch up recently with Chef André Rochat of award-winning Las Vegas restaurants Andre's, Andre's at the Monte Carlo and Alizé at the top of the Palms Hotel, where we discussed cuisine, his specialty dishes, the recent impact of technology on cuisine and future trends within the culinary profession. Chef Rochat, the original chef to provide fine cuisine within Las Vegas, has been in residence for approximately the past 27 years. He's seen a lot, and he therefore explains a lot in this exclusive video interview.
View - A Culinary Conversation with André Rochat
TravelsinTaste.com was delighted when Chef André Rochat, owner of three award-winning Las Vegas restaurants - including Andre's and Andre's at the Monte Carlo agreed to show us around his third esteemed restaurant, Alizé, at the top of the Palms Hotel. In this video Chef Rochat lets us in on the real scoop behind Alizé, reavealing, for instance, the artist whose work decorates the walls, the designer whose plates grace the tables and all sorts of tidbits about the restaurant's cognac and wine collections. And, of course, we couldn't leave without getting a glimpse of the restaurant's famed view of the Strip, in all its glory after sundown.
View - Inside Alizé with Chef André Rochat
Chef André Rochat of Alizé at the top of the Palms Hotel in Las Vegas prepares an Heirloom Tomato Salad-right before your eyes. From start to finish in his very own kitchen at the Palms Hotel, Chef Rochat takes you step by step through his thoroughly mouthwatering preparation. Condé Nast Traveler has named this restaurant one of the top new restaurants in the world, so you're certainly in for a treat with this cooking demonstration.