The Welcome Inn
The heart of Jo Daviess County's premier family dining establishment
About Chef Limani
A man from Macedonia life's journey to Elizabeth, Illinois U.S.A.
Chef Olloman Limani began his culinary education in Macedonia, a small country located in the European Balkans.
He arrived in New York City at a very early age and soon found himself working in some of the best restaurants as both a waiter and a chef's assistant. While in New York, Chef Limani learned much about the restaurant business and met and served many well known personalities. Frank Sinatra had requested that Limani be his server!
After his tenure in New York City, Limani got a job as manager of a large family restaurant in central Iowa. From there Chef Limani purchased his own restaurant in the Quad-cities area and started his family.
Now with family responsibilities, Limani and his wife lulije (Lulie) wanted to find the ideal place in which to live. After much looking, they found a restaurant for sale in Elizabeth, Illinois. The town was small, friendly and safe. The school system was among the best in Illinois. The restaurant for sale was facing US highway 20 with thousands of cars driving by daily. This was the place for Chef Limani's family and his talents.
Chef Olloman Limani began his culinary education in Macedonia, a small country located in the European Balkans.
He arrived in New York City at a very early age and soon found himself working in some of the best restaurants as both a waiter and a chef's assistant. While in New York, Chef Limani learned much about the restaurant business and met and served many well known personalities. Frank Sinatra had requested that Limani be his server!
After his tenure in New York City, Limani got a job as manager of a large family restaurant in central Iowa. From there Chef Limani purchased his own restaurant in the Quad-cities area and started his family.
Now with family responsibilities, Limani and his wife lulije (Lulie) wanted to find the ideal place in which to live. After much looking, they found a restaurant for sale in Elizabeth, Illinois. The town was small, friendly and safe. The school system was among the best in Illinois. The restaurant for sale was facing US highway 20 with thousands of cars driving by daily. This was the place for Chef Limani's family and his talents.
Chef Olloman (Al) Limani
The Welcome Inn Restaurant located in Elizabeth, IL
