This is Fariyal

Fariyal is currently the Chef de Cuisine at Hav & Mar in NYC. When she's not creating memorable dishes behind the line, you can see her on national television shows including Food Network's Chopped, Alex vs America and Supermarket Stakeout.

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Fariyal is from Ethiopia, a culture that she is very proud to represent through her cooking and style. Although she earned a bachelor’s degree in Clinical Child Psychology, Fariyal's passion kept leading her to the hospitality world. She decided to pursue her dream and traveled around the world, visiting 18 different countries - eating, cooking and absorbing their cultures. Eventually Fariyal's path led her to the Culinary Institute of America where she honed her skills.

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​Fariyal worked at the World's 50 Best and three-Michelin-star eatery, Noma, in Copenhagen. Following this once in a lifetime experience, Fariyal went on to be the culinary manager at five locations for Hillstone Restaurant Group where she learned exceptional management skills and culinary operations.

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In 2023, Food Network announced Fariyal on its "Hot List" - an annual look at exciting food personalities and up-and-coming culinary rock stars making their mark in the food content space.

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Fariyal's dishes tend to include nods to her Ethiopian roots and have been featured in spaces such as the Met Gala and Vogue.