A Glimpse Inside the Kitchen of Minneapolis Chef Lianne Wadi
Lianne Wadi moves through the kitchen like someone who’s already lived a lifetime in it. And in a way, she already has. Before arriving at New York’s Culinary Institute of America (CIA), Wadi spent nearly a decade working in the restaurant and catering industry in her hometown of Minneapolis, managing kitchens, overseeing big-ticket events, and pushing business operations to new efficiencies. By adding the title of expert chef to her list of accomplishments, she’s not so much chasing a dream but continuing to fulfill and build on one. Wadi brings a sharp business mind, honed by a marketing and entrepreneurship degree from the University of Minnesota, to the craft of cooking, pairing classical training with the flavors and memories of her Palestinian roots. It’s a mix of precision and personal history: old-world recipes recast through contemporary techniques, styles, and presentations. She achieved record-setting sales for her former workplace at the Minnesota St...
