Marcus Samuelsson
Marcus Samuelsson
Marcus 'Joar' Samuelsson is an Ethiopian-born, Swedish-raised chef and restaurateur...
NationalityEthiopian
ProfessionChef
Date of Birth25 January 1970
CityAddis Ababa, Ethiopia
CountryEthiopia
inspiration europe black
In Europe I couldn't be anything but a black cook working for somebody. My inspiration was to own, to be the chef.
hard-work cooking mentor
Cooking is in an honest profession where you cannot hide and let others do the work for you. You have to show up, work hard and prove you can do it faster and better. And find a mentor who will recognize your talent and push you in the right direction.
art integrity hard-work
Hard work IS its own reward. Integrity IS priceless. Art DOES feed the soul.
multicultural feels raised
I feel very fortunate that I was raised in a multicultural family, and it came through food.
business food love
The food business is very tough, but there's also a lot of love and very giving.
proud
I am many different things, and that is why I am so proud to be American.
people
I'm a firm believer that people find their own passions.
bowl dozen east fantastic food grab harlem lucky offers options pick spanish
I'm lucky to live in New York, a city that offers so many options for lunch. I can pick up dumplings from a Midtown food truck, grab empanadas by the dozen in Spanish Harlem or get a fantastic bowl of ramen in the East Village.