Nehme’s passion for cooking was sparked in his mother’s kitchen, where he watched her prepare meals with ingredients from their garden and feed the neighborhood. Her generosity and love for food inspired him to pursue a culinary career, never imagining how far it would take him.

He studied Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management at Kafaat University in Beirut, Lebanon, before moving to Texas to chase the American dream. Starting as a dishwasher, Nehme worked his way up in local Lebanese restaurants while learning English and Spanish along the way.

Eventually, he opened his first restaurant, Café Chadra—a humble space that quickly gained a loyal following. Its success led him to purchase and renovate a building in Fort Worth’s medical district, transforming it into Chadra Mezza and Grill. The restaurant received a neighborhood revitalization award and became a local favorite.

Today, Nehme is the owner and head chef of Chadra Catering Co., West Fork Grill, and the event space Mezza South. Alongside his wife Christina, he continues to share the flavors of his hometown of Chadra through dishes rooted in Mediterranean tradition and a deep sense of community.