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Number 83 on the 2023 list
Sami Fgaier is a restaurateur and chef from Tunisia, named to the AFN 100 in 2023 for co-founding Le Chardonnay, named Madison's Best French Restaurant, and founding Le Personal Chef.
Sami Fgaier, hailing from the Kerkennah Islands in Tunisia, transitioned from a business and computer science background to embrace his true passion for food. Co-founding Le Chardonnay in Madison, Wisconsin, marked his culinary debut despite his partner's early exit. A relentless dedication earned him acclaim as Madison's Best French Restaurant. Post-restaurant, Fgaier pursued culinary mastery at Cordon Bleu, founding Le Personal Chef.