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Chef and restauranteur Marcus Samuelsson smiles for the camera in a color outfit

Marcus Samuelsson

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43:04

Marcus Samuelsson: Erasing Black Culinary History Ignores 'The Soul Of American Food'

The James Beard award-winning chef says his flagship restaurant, Red Rooster, became his "haven" during the height of pandemic. Working with José Andrés' World Central Kitchen organization, Samuelsson converted the restaurant to a community kitchen. Over the course of six months, Red Rooster served more than 200,000 meals to first responders and others in need. he talks about that and his new book.

Interview
43:06

Marcus Samuelsson: On Becoming A Top Chef.

The James Beard award-winning chef was the youngest ever to receive a three-star review from The New York Times. His memoir, Yes, Chef, explains what it takes to be a master chef — and describes his journey from Ethiopia to Sweden to some of America's finest restaurants.

Chef and restauranteur Marcus Samuelsson smiles for the camera in a color outfit

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