Danny Ganem

Culinary Director Gioia Hospitality, Fiola Miami, Daniel’s A Florida Steakhouse, La Terrazza

Danny Ganem

Born and raised in Miami, Chef Daniel Ganem a graduate from Le Cordon Bleu, has fostered his culinary knowledge from a young age, his love for cooking blossoming while working alongside his Palestinian and Basque grandparents in their family kitchen. In 23 Years of Experience, Ganem has earned a pedigree by working with some of the best Chefs in the world, from Michael Mina in San Francisco, Laurent Tourondel, Christophe Bellanca, Norman Van Aken and Fabio Trabocchi on the East Coast of the United States; to Two Michelin Starred Chef Andoni Luis Aduriz in Mugaritz and Three Michelin Starred Chef Martin Berasategui in San Sebastian, Spain.

As an Executive Chef Ganem has exerted his position at some of the most Iconic Hotels and Restaurants in South Florida, from the historical The Raleigh Hotel, Four Forbes Star The Betsy Hotel, 50 Best by Conde Nast and Relais and Chateaux property Little Palm Island in The Florida Keys and Michelin Guide Recommended Fiola Restaurant in Coral Gables.

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Sereia restaurant interior

Sereia is a modern Portuguese restaurant by Chef Henrique Sa Pessoa of 2-Michelin starred Alma in Lisbon, with Miami native Chef Miguel Massens (Daniel, French Laundry, Norman Van Aken) at the helm. Chef Henrique, who began his culinary career in America, is well known in Portugal for his nearly 20 years of cooking shows on television (much like Chef Jacques!). This 90/90 event, curated by Chef Norman Van Aken in partnership with Sereia, will offer a 6-course menu crafted by Miami’s top chefs, a cocktail reception and wine pairings.