Our first event of the season will have us preparing numerous Middle Eastern delights under the guidance of Chef Sinan Aboud in the kitchen of his Ali Baba Restaurant and Shisha Lounge.
It was March 21, 2002 when Chef Aboud looked up Chef Ali at Pasta La Vista in search of a job. Even though Chef Aboud had to answer 'no' when asked if he spoke English, he still got the position. Since then, the kitchen has become Chef Aboud's comfort zone. Even though he was laughed at for his English, the chefs he worked with were helpful in correcting his errors. Chef Aboud learned how to speak English in the kitchen with their help.
Chef Aboud cooked at the University of Winnipeg's Diversity Food Services while studying biology and was known to sell and carry large amounts of pure saffron. Community involvement is important to him, as the many events he has organized or supported attest. With all of his worldly experience, Chef still finds himself most comfortable and at home in the kitchen. The kitchen at Ali Baba may be the best fit yet!
