Rochelle's

Brett met Stephen back in 2005 through a mutual friend that has since passed. Over countless backyard BBQ’s, nights out at NY’s best watering holes, and a mutual love for all things ridiculous, these two forged out a solid and life-long friendship that has consistently grown, but hardly matured. The name of the Bar comes from a woman that the two “gentlemen” both “dated”, aptly named “Rochelle”. About 6 months back, when we were in our initial concepts, Stephen was stuck on a name, and kept saying it should be something that connects us, and our skills. Brett responded, “well, I can think of 100 right now, but let’s leave Rochelle out of it.” And so, a legend was born…

Brett and Stephen’s mission was simple. Take away the airs of pretense and take the bar business back to it’s basic roots; Great cocktails, delicious in their simplicity, hearty food not to turn off the masses but instead encourage their palates, and a place you’d be happy to come not just on a Friday night, but also a Monday. With the former 205 space as it’s backdrop, it was a no-brainer to continue a 25 year nightlife legacy in a historic space. Teaming up with The Line Group was a natural fit, and one of the best working relationships of recent memory. Brett and Steve hope to take their expected success with Rochelles and grow not only within the company, but as well the city that they’ve learned to love, and have made such a good name for themselves.