Bio
Alex Reznik is an American chef who was a contestant on the seventh season of the reality television competition Top Chef, in 2010.
Top Chef Bio
Growing up in Brooklyn, the son of a first-generation European family, food was an integral part of Alex's early life.
Watching his Russian mother and grandmother cooking in preparation for the daily ritual of good food and conversation set Alex on a path towards creative cooking.
After travelling extensively throughout Europe, Alex found himself working in Las Vegas at the legendary, five-star restaurant, Lutecé.
During his tenure as chef at multiple Bally's/Paris resort restaurants, Alex met famed nightlife entrepreneur, Ivan Kane. The two discovered a shared philosophy for great food and impeccable service.
Thus was born Hollywood's Ivan Kane's Cafe Was.
Alex's philosophy is to marry local, seasonal ingredients with classic French techniques to create honest, Californian bistro cuisine.
Today, in the kitchen or dining room, Alex's passion for his craft is lauded by loyal customers and critics alike.