Tastemaker Alex Stratta Talks About Tradition and Ego

When it comes to chef Alex Stratta’s career, family clearly matters. He’s the fifth generation involved in the culinary industry and found his calling at an early age when he traveled the world with his hotelier father. Stratta has mastered Italian cooking and has the awards to prove it. And though you might think you know the Las Vegas chef from his days as the “Italian Scallion” on Iron Chef USA, get an insightful new view of him from watching Startle’s Tastemaker video interview. Discover his many tastes and influences — both for cuisine and for life. Tags: Alex Stratta, Las Vegas, Tastemakers