Executive Chef Ahmed Ibrahim
Barcelona 14th Street
Chef Ahmed Ibrahim’s career has followed an unconventional path. He trained as a geochemist before discovering his true calling in the kitchen, where he worked his way up from supporting roles to Executive Chef. In 2014, he took a position with Kona Grill opening their first DC restaurant before becoming Executive Chef of the Year in 2016. It was during this time that Chef Ahmed moved abroad with Kona Grill to Dubai where he spent time developing menus across the UAE and Egypt before returning to Washington DC, in 2020. Chef boldly presents flavors, ingredients, and spices emblematic of his own culinary history and his team’s experiences. Knowing how important this historical inclusion is, he makes an effort with his team to learn their own food stories– working with each of them to fold in influences and references. As Executive Chef of Barcelona on 14th Street, his resulting menu is a unique collaboration, dedicated to true, rustic flavors, where each ingredient shines. Ever in search of new stories, you’ll often find him in the dining room, or greeting you when you walk in.