Sanaa Abourezk prepares food at Sanaa's 8th St. Gourmet in Sioux Falls

Sanaa and Her Award-Winning Mediterranean Food

From her Syrian roots to her training in Paris, Sanaa’s journey to South Dakota prepared her to make flavorful and healthy cuisine. It didn’t take long before people noticed. Watch this short film to experience her story – and see why she was named a James Beard finalist in 2023.

Sanaa holds a large square of baked good at her restaurant in Sioux Falls
Sanaa Abourezk prepares food at Sanaa's 8th St. Gourmet in Sioux Falls
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