Oumar Diouf has been named Chef de Cuisine at About Last Knife in Chicago, promoting a culinary vision centered on sustainability and comfort food. His menu reflects a blend of Senegalese heritage and South American training, featuring dishes such as Picadinho with Potato Duchesse and Herb-Roasted Chicken with Jollof Rice. Diouf has a remarkable background, transitioning from soccer to culinary arts after an injury. In 2025, he published The Universal Language of Flavors, blending recipes with personal narratives, emphasizing food as a unifying element in culture.
Oumar Diouf has been appointed as Chef de Cuisine of About Last Knife (ALK), bringing global culinary influences and cultural storytelling to Chicago.
Diouf's menu showcases his Senegalese roots and South American culinary training, featuring dishes like Picadinho with Potato Duchesse and herb-roasted chicken.
Chef Diouf's culinary journey began in Senegal before transitioning to a food career, culminating in his memoir-cookbook, The Universal Language of Flavors.
ALK at Arlo Chicago represents a culinary chapter focused on sustainability, heritage, and elevated comfort food, just steps from Millennium Park.
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