Fariyal Abdullahi
Fariyal Abdullahi | |
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 Fariyal in 2023 | |
| Born | 27 September 1986 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia |
| Education | Culinary Institute of America |
| Occupation(s) | Chef, restaurateur, and TV personality |
Fariyal Abdullahi is an American chef, television personality, and restaurateur.[1][2][3]
Early life
[edit]Fariyal Abdullahi was born in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, she is the youngest child to her parents. Fariyal states that her mother was the greatest cook and an inspiration.[4][5] Later, when she was a teenager, she would relocate to the United States.[6][7] Fariyal Abdullahi initially received a B.A in Psychology at California State University, Long Beach before transitioning to culinary studies. She studied at the Culinary Institute of America and subsequently worked at Noma restaurant in Denmark.[8]
Career
[edit]In 2021 Fariyal was among the chefs who prepared meals for the Met Gala held in New York City.[9] In 2025 she was nominated for the prestigious James Beard Foundation Award.[10]
She is currently executive chef of Hav & Mar, a restaurant owned by Marcus Samuelsson in New York City.[11][12]
Television and other media
[edit]She is a regular on the Food Network appearing in Beat Bobby Flay, Supermarket Stakeout, Chopped & 24 in 24: Last Chef Standing series 2.[13]
Fariyal has also appeared on CBS Mornings and ABC's Tamron Hall.[14][15]
Personal life
[edit]Abdullahi is of Harari background.[16]
References
[edit]- ^ Wang, Andy (25 October 2023). The Hospitality Leaders With Powerful Social Impact. Observer.
- ^ Fields, Jessica (28 February 2025). A Taste of the Past: Chefs Fariyal Abdullahi and Kristi Brown Give Ethiopian and Southern Classics a Unique Twist. Essence.
- ^ Kinsel, Rick. A Place at the Table New American Recipes from the Nation's Top Foreign-born Chefs. Prestel. p. 9.
- ^ Dixon, Delania. From Ethiopia with Love: Chef Fariyal Abdullahi Creates a Welcoming Table in New York City. Ebony.
- ^ Shin, Caroline (13 February 2023). Hav & Mar Chef Fariyal Abdullahi's Favorite Spots for Dining with a Crew. Resy.
- ^ Noroc, Mihaela (4 March 2025). The Power of Women An Atlas of Beauty Book. Andrews McMeel Publishing. ISBN 979-8-8816-0334-2.
- ^ Wolfe, Kristin. How Chef Fariyal Abdullahi Is Blazing Trails With Talent, Leadership And Drive. Forbes.
- ^ Hunter, Marnie (3 April 2024). These US restaurants and chefs are 2024 James Beard Award finalists. CNN.
- ^ Evans, Mel (16 September 2021). Met Gala chef defends meal at $30,000-a-head event after Keke Palmer's viral photo of food. Metro.
- ^ Admin, JBF. The 2025 James Beard Award Semifinalists. James Beard.
- ^ Searcey, Dionne. "If You Have to Ask About This Harlem Dinner Party, You're Not Invited". The New York Times.
- ^ Hayman, Jessie. In Good Company. Vogue.
- ^ "Season 2, Episode 2 Artistry & Adaptability". Food Network.
- ^ "Fariyal Abdullahi's Baklava". Tamron Hall Show.
- ^ "The Dish: Chef Fariyal Abdullahi". CBS.
- ^ Shames, Lisa (10 June 2025). Met Gala Who? Chefs Turn Out on the James Beard Awards Red Carpet. Eater Chicago.
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- Food Network chefs
- Ethiopian chefs
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- Participants in American reality television series
- Judges in American reality television series
- American people of Ethiopian descent
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