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Number 84 on the 2023 list
Mounir El Arem is a chef executive chez restaurant & lounge from Tunisia, named to the AFN 100 in 2023 for advocating for regional food and helping secure UNESCO status for couscous and harissa.
Mounir El Arem, the Executive Chef of Le Baroque in Tunis, started his culinary journey after mastering mathematics at the University of Louis Pasteur, France. His dedication to gastronomy led to extensive training across France, earning global recognition for his culinary prowess. A prominent figure in culinary competitions and juries, he founded prestigious cooking events in Tunisia and advocated for regional gastronomy, notably securing UNESCO heritage status for Couscous and Harissa.