Alex Raij
Chef and co-owner of New York restaurants Txikito, St. Julie Bird, and La Vara, known for Spanish- and Basque-influenced cooking and innovative restaurant concepts.
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Feb 4, 2026 • 36min
725: The Recipe For a Classic NYC Restaurant with Alex Raij
Alex Raij, chef and co-owner of Txikito, La Vara and St. Julie Bear, blends Spanish and Basque influences with playful, product-forward concepts. She talks about childhood capeletti, her trusty Vitamix, favorite cookbooks, seafood splurges, reopening Txikito, and creating lively neighborhood restaurants focused on hospitality and accessible luxury.
