Cherif Brahmi is the executive chef and co-owner of rise n°1. Classically trained in France, Brahmi apprenticed under some of the greatest French chefs of our time: the Troisgros brothers, Paul Bocuse, Alain Chapel, Pierre Laporte, Gilbert Drouelle and Jean LaFont to name a few. Since moving to America, he has spent time as chef de cuisine and executive chef in some top kitchens throughout the Dallas/Fort Worth area.It was fateful, then, that Chef Brahmi's longtime friend, Hedda Gioia Dowd, came knocking after brainstorming a new restaurant designed to do the very same thing: immerse Dallas diners in the nuances of the masterpiece of French cuisine- the soufflé.
Drawing from his love for French cooking and his European sensibility in dining, Brahmi signed on at rise n°1 and crafted a diverse, approachable menu around the beloved soufflé. Focusing on savory and sweet soufflés, artisanal cheeses, and small plates of classic French favorites, Brahmi is enthusiastic about bringing a piece of France to Dallas diners.
Chef Brahmi is well-respected in the Dallas community and is an active participant in local competitions and food events. He has contributed his culinary skills to such events as Savor Dallas, the Les Dames D'Escoffier Dallas Chapter Annual Raiser Grazer, the CityArts Celebration in the Dallas Arts District, Taste of the Nation benefiting Share Our Strength, the Texas Chili for Children Cook-Off, and the Chef Showcase benefiting Camp John Marc, among others.
Brahmi welcomes Dallas diners to rise n°1 and looks forward to acquainting patrons' palates with the savory and sweet sides of the soufflé.