Beginning of Laian
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Nadeem Turkiyah, a Syrian Refugee, embarked on his journey in Australia back in 2016. His love for the culinary world traces back to when he was just 10 years old, working in hospitality to support his family. This passion for the kitchen only grew over the years. Upon completing school, Nadeem pursued a degree in Culinary and a Bachelor's in Cooking and Hospitality at a university in Jordan, all while lending a helping hand to his family.
Despite facing challenges with legal identification, Nadeem found his way to the Australian Embassy, eventually landing in Darwin at the age of 26. Surprised by the warmth and acceptance of the Australian community, Nadeem shared his dream with a kind individual named Terry Mills. Impressed by Nadeem's aspirations, Terry extended a loan to kickstart his entrepreneurial journey with a food truck in Darwin. As time progressed, Nadeem received an unexpected offer from 13 locals in Geraldton, a gesture that led him to his dream restaurant location near the Cathedral. Naming the restaurant 'Laian' after his sister, which signifies 'A blessing of a new life' in Jordanian, Nadeem has flourished in blending his culinary skills with Australian ingredients. Renowned chef Adam Liaw commends Nadeem for his unique culinary style, describing it as a modern twist on Australian produce, influenced by his Syrian and Jordanian roots. Nadeem is all about fresh and local products. Sourcing his ingredients directly from the producers themselves he has created an outstanding version of paddock to plate within the Midwest and gives customers a exceptional experience to what Geraldton has on offer. For interviews with Nadeem click below. ARTWORK IN RESTAURANT |
Checkmate Painting
"Paul Morphy was the world’s champion chess player when he was invited by a friend to look at a valuable painting titled, “The Chess Player.” In the painting, Satan was represented as playing chess with a young man, the stake being the young man’s soul.
The game had reached the stage where it was the young man’s move; but he was checkmated. There was no move he could make which would not mean defeat for him and so the strong feature of the picture was the look of utter despair on the young man’s face as he realized that his soul was lost.
Morphy, who knew more about chess than the artist, studied the picture for a time, then called for a chessboard and pieces. Placing them in exactly the same position as they were in the painting, he said, “I’ll take the young man’s place and make the move.” Then he made the move which would have set the young man free". (Source unknown)
"Paul Morphy was the world’s champion chess player when he was invited by a friend to look at a valuable painting titled, “The Chess Player.” In the painting, Satan was represented as playing chess with a young man, the stake being the young man’s soul.
The game had reached the stage where it was the young man’s move; but he was checkmated. There was no move he could make which would not mean defeat for him and so the strong feature of the picture was the look of utter despair on the young man’s face as he realized that his soul was lost.
Morphy, who knew more about chess than the artist, studied the picture for a time, then called for a chessboard and pieces. Placing them in exactly the same position as they were in the painting, he said, “I’ll take the young man’s place and make the move.” Then he made the move which would have set the young man free". (Source unknown)
