marcus samuelsson

Marcus Samuelsson is a highly acclaimed chef, restaurateur, and author, recognized for his contributions to American cuisine and his culinary ventures across the globe. After becoming Executive Chef of Restaurant Aquavit at 24, Marcus Samuelsson quickly earned a prestigious three-star review from The New York Times, making him its youngest chef to achieve this. His innovative approach led to ‘Rising Star Chef of the Year’ by the James Beard Foundation in 1999 and ‘Best Chef: New York City’ in 2003. That year, Samuelsson opened Riingo, a New York restaurant blending Japanese-influenced American cuisine.

He also maintains robust philanthropic commitments, serving on the board of City Harvest, co-chairing the Careers Through Culinary Arts Program (C-CAP), and acting as a UNICEF ambassador since 2000. Most recently, Samuelsson opened Metropolis at the Perelman Performing Arts Center in New York City in 2023.