Tariq Hanna was Executive Pastry Chef and partner of the Sucré dessert restaurant in New Orleans, Louisiana.
In 1993, Hanna opened his own family-operated pastry and catering shop, The Northville Gourmet, at the age of 24.
[4] After six years of self-employment, Hanna was offered a position as the first casino pastry chef in Detroit.
It was here that Hanna immersed himself in pastry, from taking and teaching classes to performing in competitions on a local and national level.
[10] In 2018, Hanna sold his shares of Sucré and left the company after sexual misconduct allegations.