{"id":29479,"date":"2025-08-01T12:44:54","date_gmt":"2025-08-01T19:44:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/?p=29479"},"modified":"2025-08-01T12:44:55","modified_gmt":"2025-08-01T19:44:55","slug":"michelin-star-chef-alex-stratta-joins-belmont-kitchen-cocktails","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/phoenix-food-and-restaurant-news\/michelin-star-chef-alex-stratta-joins-belmont-kitchen-cocktails","title":{"rendered":"Michelin-Star Chef Alex Stratta Joins Belmont Kitchen &amp; Cocktails"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Big news is stirring in North Scottsdale: two-time Michelin-starred chef <strong>Alex Stratta<\/strong> has officially joined the culinary team at <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/belmontkitchenandcocktails.com\/\">Belmont Kitchen &amp; Cocktails<\/a><\/strong> (BKC) as Executive Chef \u2014 a move that signals a bold new chapter for the neighborhood gem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With a career that spans iconic kitchens from Monaco to Las Vegas, Chef Stratta brings a world-class pedigree, and an unmistakable signature style rooted in refined technique and globally inspired flavors. From his early days under culinary legends Alain Ducasse and Daniel Boulud to earning top accolades at his namesake restaurant at Wynn Las Vegas, Stratta has long been known as a powerhouse in the fine dining world. Now, he\u2019s bringing that same level of excellence to BKC \u2014 and reimagining what elevated dining in Arizona can look like.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/01123033\/THE-BELMONT-3.jpg\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1024\"  height=\"588\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  class=\"wp-image-29480 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/01123033\/THE-BELMONT-3-1024x588.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/01123033\/THE-BELMONT-3-1024x588.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/01123033\/THE-BELMONT-3-300x172.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/01123033\/THE-BELMONT-3-768x441.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/01123033\/THE-BELMONT-3-380x218.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/01123033\/THE-BELMONT-3-800x459.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/01123033\/THE-BELMONT-3-1160x666.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/01123033\/THE-BELMONT-3-80x46.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/01123033\/THE-BELMONT-3.jpg 1500w\" ><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cHaving Alex in our kitchen is more than an honor \u2014 it\u2019s a defining moment,\u201d says Phillip Lewkowicz, co-founder of Belmont Kitchen &amp; Cocktails. \u201cHis presence raises the bar for everything we\u2019re building.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Founded by Lewkowicz (also of Caf\u00e9 Monarch) and longtime friend and Arizona business leader Neal Thompson, BKC has quickly earned a reputation for pairing premium ingredients with a refined, modern setting. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/01124057\/BKC_highres-1.jpg\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"819\"  height=\"1024\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  class=\"wp-image-29482 pk-lazyload\"  style=\"width:653px;height:auto\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/01124057\/BKC_highres-1-819x1024.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/01124057\/BKC_highres-1-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/01124057\/BKC_highres-1-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/01124057\/BKC_highres-1-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/01124057\/BKC_highres-1-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/01124057\/BKC_highres-1-1638x2048.jpg 1638w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/01124057\/BKC_highres-1-380x475.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/01124057\/BKC_highres-1-800x1000.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/01124057\/BKC_highres-1-1160x1450.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/01124057\/BKC_highres-1-80x100.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/01124057\/BKC_highres-1-64x80.jpg 64w\" ><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>With a menu rooted in soulful hospitality and bold creativity, the restaurant has become a North Scottsdale favorite for its thoughtful dishes, cocktails, and curated ambiance. Stratta\u2019s arrival brings even more depth to the concept. Guests can expect high-impact wine dinners, a lineup of globally influenced plates, and a continued focus on ingredient-driven excellence. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/01124048\/BKC_highres-9.jpg\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"819\"  height=\"1024\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  class=\"wp-image-29484 pk-lazyload\"  style=\"width:650px;height:auto\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/01124048\/BKC_highres-9-819x1024.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/01124048\/BKC_highres-9-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/01124048\/BKC_highres-9-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/01124048\/BKC_highres-9-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/01124048\/BKC_highres-9-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/01124048\/BKC_highres-9-380x475.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/01124048\/BKC_highres-9-800x1000.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/01124048\/BKC_highres-9-1160x1450.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/01124048\/BKC_highres-9-80x100.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/01124048\/BKC_highres-9-64x80.jpg 64w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/01124048\/BKC_highres-9.jpg 1500w\" ><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>\u201cThis isn\u2019t just about cooking,\u201d Stratta said. \u201cIt\u2019s about mentoring, collaborating, and delivering a dining experience that feels personal.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With a refined but unpretentious approach, Belmont Kitchen &amp; Cocktails is set to evolve once again \u2014 and with Chef Stratta at the helm, the best is yet to come. Learn more at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.belmontkitchenandcocktails.com\/\">belmontkitchenandcocktails.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"With a career that spans kitchens from Monaco to Vegas, Chef Stratta brings a signature style to Belmont Kitchen. \n","protected":false},"author":28,"featured_media":29483,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[17359,17361,4971,17360,12286],"class_list":{"0":"post-29479","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-phoenix-food-and-restaurant-news","8":"tag-belmont-kitchen-cocktails","9":"tag-chef-alex-stratta","10":"tag-featured","11":"tag-new-chef","12":"tag-scottsdale-dining","13":"cs-entry","14":"cs-video-wrap"},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Michelin-Star Chef Alex Stratta Joins Belmont Kitchen &amp; 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