"Unconventional Wisdom: Chef Ham El-Waylly's Journey to Culinary Innovation Renowned chef Ham El-Waylly is sharing the secret to his creative approach to fine dining, which can be attributed to his early days at the legendary New York City restaurant wd~50, under the innovative chef Wylie Dufresne. El-Waylly credits Dufresne with instilling in him a mindset of questioning everything, a mantra that has driven his culinary career. As a chef who has worked with top culinary talents, El-Waylly's story offers a glimpse into the unconventional thinking that has shaped the modern fine dining experience. With his unique perspective, El-Waylly is set to inspire a new generation of chefs to push the boundaries of culinary art."


Ham El-Waylly said he was taught to “question everything” in his first fine dining job, at wd~50, the former New York City restaurant owned by chef Wylie Dufresne. With this kind of thinking, ...