Few chefs have left as a mark on the culinary world as Marcus Samuelsson has. Plus - if you have ever had the chance to chat with him - or stare at him - he’s damn cool, funny, personable and has a rather handsome style.
Fresh off the plane from New York, we sat down with Marcus who was in town for a conversation with his buddy - the beloved Lee Schrager - at The Hub. There, he cooked up a storm at the cultural arts and community center in Pinecrest, often called South Dade’s cultural living. Located on the Temple Beth Am campus and open to the public, it brings people together through food, comedy, live performance, wellness, and conversation.
An award winning chef, restaurateur, author and television personality whose influence extends far beyond the kitchen, Samuelsson is a celebrated master with restaurants spanning the globe. Those include Red Rooster Harlem, Miami’s Red Rooster Overtown (re-opening soon), Hav & Mar in New York City and Marcus DC in Washington, DC.
He is the youngest chef ever to receive a three star review from The New York Times, has eight James Beard Awards, cooked for the Obama administration’s first state dinner, and become a familiar face on Chopped and Netflix’s Iron Chef. An Emmy Award winner and bestselling author of Yes, Chef: A Memoir, Samuelsson is equally passionate about philanthropy, serving as co-chair of Careers through Culinary Arts Program, an organization dedicated to creating opportunities for underserved youth.
Now, Samuelsson is turning his attention to the ingredients that have nourished generations with his latest cookbook, Back to Green, a vibrant exploration of plant forward cooking and the culinary traditions that connect us across continents. Dive face first into his latest and greatest and learn more about this public figure who is now allowing you to bring his magic to the comfort of your home.