Sanaa's Gourmet Mediterranean

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"I indulged in Mediterranean calzones at Sanaa’s Gourmet Mediterranean, highlighted as a must-try in Sioux Falls’ forward-thinking food scene." - Rachel Chang

Chicago Chefs Raise $100K For Syrian and Turkish Earthquake Relief | Eater Chicago

"A South Dakota–based Mediterranean restaurant owned by Syrian-American James Beard Award semifinalist Sanaa Abourezk, whose decision to fly in for the event brought personal testimony about ongoing devastation and trauma in Syria where her siblings and other family live, underscoring the human stakes behind the relief effort." - Naomi Waxman

Chicago Chefs Cook Fundraiser to Benefit Earthquake Relief in Turkey and Syria | Eater Chicago

"A Sioux Falls, South Dakota Mediterranean restaurant owned by a Damascus-born chef who is a James Beard Award semifinalist and has appeared on Beat Bobby Flay. The owner was personally affected by the Feb. 5 Syria–Turkey earthquakes — her relatives in the coastal city of Tartus survived but face long-term trauma and displacement — and she is traveling to Chicago as the sole out-of-town chef to join a large fundraiser for relief. She emphasizes how sanctions and banking compliance slow humanitarian aid to remote areas, worsening hunger and making it difficult for help to reach impoverished mountain communities." - Naomi Waxman

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"Focused on vegan and vegetarian options, run by Sanaa Abourezk."

Beloved for vibrant, vegetable-forward Mediterranean cooking, chef-owner Sanaa Abourezk’s lunch-only spot champions wellness and community. Named one of USA Today’s Restaurants of the Year in 2025 and a past James Beard nominee.