Marcus Samuelsson

Marcus Samuelsson is an acclaimed chef, philanthropist, and bestselling author.

Born in Ethiopia and raised in Sweden, he became the youngest recipient of a three-star review from The New York Times.

Samuelsson has won multiple James Beard Foundation Awards and was chosen to plan the Obama Administration's first State dinner.

He has appeared on various cooking shows and authored several cookbooks, including The Red Rooster Cookbook and Aquavit and the New Scandinavian Cuisine.

Samuelsson's memoir, Yes, Chef, has been adapted into a young adult edition titled Make It Messy.

He owns multiple restaurants, including Red Rooster Harlem and Ginny's Supper Club.