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Marcus Samuelsson is a highly acclaimed chef, restaurateur, and author, recognized for his contributions to American cuisine and his culinary ventures across the globe.
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Born Kassahun Tsegie in Ethiopia in 1971, Marcus Samuelsson’s early life was marked by tragedy when his mother died in a tuberculosis epidemic. He and his older sister were adopted by a Swedish family, Anne-Marie and Lennart Samuelsson, and raised in Gothenburg, Sweden. His culinary journey began in Sweden, inspired by his maternal grandmother. He pursued formal training at the Culinary Institute in Gothenburg and further honed his skills by apprenticing in Switzerland and Austria. In 1994, Samuelsson moved to the United States to apprentice at Restaurant Aquavit, marking a significant turning point in his career.
At the age of 24, Samuelsson achieved the position of executive chef at Aquavit, quickly earning a prestigious three-star review from The New York Times, becoming the youngest chef to do so. This early success established him as a prominent figure in the culinary world. In 2003, he was named “Best Chef: New York City” by the James Beard Foundation, an award that underscored his talent and innovation. Demonstrating his versatility, he opened Riingo the same year, a New York restaurant that offered Japanese-influenced American cuisine. Throughout his career, Samuelsson has shared his expertise through several cookbooks in both English and Swedish, including “The Soul of a New Cuisine” (2006), which received the “Best International Cookbook” award from the James Beard Foundation.
Samuelsson’s influence extends beyond the kitchen to television and philanthropy. He hosted “Inner Chef” (2005) on Discovery Home Channel and “Urban Cuisine” (2008) on BET J. A significant milestone occurred in 2009 when he was invited to be the guest chef for the first state dinner of the Barack Obama presidency. In 2010, he opened his acclaimed restaurant, Red Rooster, in Harlem, New York, which rapidly became a hub for American cuisine and cultural events, including a 2011 fundraising dinner attended by President Obama. His philanthropic efforts include serving on the board of City Harvest and as co-chair of the Careers Through Culinary Arts Program (C-CAP), as well as being a UNICEF ambassador since 2000, co-founding the Three Goats Organization with his wife. He continues to expand his restaurant empire with ventures like Marcus B&P in Newark, New Jersey (2017), and Metropolis in New York City (2023).
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