A Celebration of Local Food with Sanaa Abourezk

A Celebration of local food pop up dinner series featuring delicious day of local food. From fresh produce to homemade goodies, there’s something for everyone to savor. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to support our local farmers and chefs while treating your taste buds to a delightful experience.

Meet Sanaa:

Sanaa Abourezk is a chef and restaurateur based in Sioux Falls, SD renowned for her mastery of Middle Eastern cuisine in the heart of meat-and-potato country. Born in Syria, Sanaa’s culinary journey began at a young age, influenced by the fresh ingredients and rich flavors from her homeland. Despite pursuing a bachelor’s degree in engineering, her passion for cooking led her to explore and refine her skills, eventually establishing herself as a respected chef and author. Sanaa wants to introduce the twenty-first century to our grandmother’s simple recipes using seasonal and sustainable ingredients. Let us cook with beans people.

With a career spanning decades, Sanaa and her restaurant have captivated the hearts of many. In 2014, a NY Times article noted Sanaa’s restaurant as the trailblazer of the culinary movement in Sioux Falls and her restaurant is named as one of the top vegetarian restaurants by Food Network Magazine. In addition, Sanaa appeared as a contestant on the 2016 season finale of Food Network’s Beat Bobby Flay, and Sanaa has been nominated as both a semi-finalist and finalist for “Best Chef Midwest” at the James Beard Awards in 2023 and 2024. In December 2023, Sanaa’s restaurant celebrated 20 years of business.