About Chef Juana Castellanos
Chef Juana Castellanos Lagemann, alongside Chef Esteban Klenzi, leads Alto in Studio City, a restaurant that reinterprets Argentine and Uruguayan cuisines with a modernist and bread-centric approach. Both chefs are alumni of renowned Michelin-starred kitchens.
Key Information
Chef Juana Castellanos Lagemann, alongside Chef Esteban Klenzi, leads Alto in Studio City, a restaurant that reinterprets Argentine and Uruguayan cuisines with a modernist and bread-centric approach. Both chefs are alumni of renowned Michelin-starred kitchens.
Customer Perception
Customers can expect an ambitious menu that expresses and reinterprets Uruguayan and Argentine cultures, moving beyond typical South American steakhouse fare to highlight homier, regionally specific aspects of their cuisines.
Cuisine Highlights
Modernist ArgentineUruguayan CuisineBread-centric
News
- Alto, a new restaurant in Studio City, is reimagining Argentine and Uruguayan cuisines under the leadership of chefs Esteban Klenzi and Juana Castellanos Lagemann. The establishment focuses on a modernist and bread-centric approach, drawing from their experience in Michelin-starred kitchens.
- A review highlights Alto's unique take on South American cuisine, noting how chefs Juana Castellanos Lagemann and Esteban Klenzi present dishes that are both familiar and innovative, with a particular emphasis on bread and regional specialties.
- The Los Angeles Times featured Alto, describing it as a departure from typical South American steakhouses, with chefs Juana Castellanos Lagemann and Esteban Klenzi crafting a menu that reinterprets Uruguayan and Argentine cultures.
Iconic dishes
Galleta de Campaña
Additional Details
Alto is noted for its focus on bread and its innovative approach to South American flavors, distinguishing itself from traditional steakhouses. The restaurant aims to showcase specific aspects of the Río de la Plata region's culinary heritage.