Best Local Chef: Genalyn Dioso
Prince Albert’s best local chef comes from humble beginnings.
Genalyn Dioso, from the North Star Restaurant, earned the Best of the Best’s local chef award for 2025.
For Ghena – as what many people call her, working in the kitchen started over
Ghena turned her work experience with her family into a career following formal culinary education and a Bachelor’s degree in Science and Tourism.
Ghena, now a Journeyman Red Seal certified Chef, worked her way to an executive chef position in May of 2016.
The first thing which stands out about Ghena’s food is the striking visuals; her passion and skill lies in presenting beautiful dishes.
Her menu features international dishes, along with traditional Indigenous and western fare. Ghena’s background is in Oriental cuisine, which she used to create a fusion component in her food.
Being a chef goes above and beyond food preparation. Ghena said she takes pride in the professional development work she does with her kitchen staff, whom she attributes for helping her win the award.
