ChatÓ Brasseríe co-owners and classically French-trained chefs Chris Casteel and Alex Canale, from left, put their own spin on new American classical technique in a relaxed upscale setting.
Photo by Emily CrismanOpen for lunch starting today with dinner soon to follow, ChatÓ Brasseríe promises to be a local favorite for its upscale yet relaxed atmosphere and classically-inspired dishes with a modern-day twist.
“We took different parts of our travels as chefs, blended our favorites and put our twist onto them,” said Alex Canale, who is originally from Memphis and has worked in cities from Charleston, S.C. to Scotsdale, Ariz. in his 11 years as a chef.
Business partner Chris Casteel, a Louisiana native and chef for 13 years, has worked in widespread locales with a diversity of culinary influences, including Hawaii, Texas and San Francisco.
The classically French-trained chefs first worked together in the kitchen of the Four Seasons in Jackson Hole, Wy. from 2002 to 2005. Both moved on to other jobs in other locations, with Casteel eventually landing in Chicago and Canale in Charleston, S.C.
“Chris called me one night from Chicago with a little bit of liquid courage, and we started talking about moving somewhere and opening up our own restaurant,” said Canale.