Hemmingway's Bistro

Chef Ala brings 25+ years of experience as a certified Executive Chef, offering high-quality cuisine with refined techniques and a focus on Chef Ala brings over 25 years of professional culinary experience to Oak Park. A certified Executive Chef with...

Chef Ala brings 25+ years of experience as a certified Executive Chef, offering high-quality cuisine with refined techniques and a focus on Chef Ala brings over 25 years of professional culinary experience to Oak Park. A certified Executive Chef with the American Culinary Federation, he has led kitchens at the Historic Allerton Hotel, Le Méridien, and Chez Paul in Chicago, as well as The Colonnade Hotel in Boston and Boca Raton Resort in Florida. He also spent seven years working in Caribbean resorts. Chef Ala focuses on quality ingredients, refined techniques, and consistent, well-prepared di