Marcus Samuelsson

Esteemed Chef Marcus Samuelsson, the Pope of Red Rooster Restaurant in Harlem, has a fascinating life story. His most recent book “Yes, Chef: A Memoir“ shares that moving tale across continents with delicious food. His favorite Swedish childhood meal is gravlax or gravad lax (Wikipedia), a Nordic dish consisting of raw salmon, cured in salt, sugar, and dill. Gravlax is usually accompanied by a dill and mustard sauce, either on bread or with boiled potatoes. Thanks to Daily Candy for the fun...Read Full Story

The Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival Cookbook: Recipes and Behind-the-Scenes Stories from America’s Hottest Chefs food network blogs – click on the image below for more information. The Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival Cookbook: Recipes and Behind-the-Scenes Stories from America’s Hottest Chefs – Once a year, the world’s finest and most beloved chefs (and the foodies who love them) converge on Miami’s South Beach for a long weekend of sand, sun, music, and truly...Read Full Story

(Photos by Neeta Lind) The Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival Cookbook: Recipes and Behind-the-Scenes Stories from America’s Hottest Chefs anthony bourdain blog – click on the image below for more information. The Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival Cookbook: Recipes and Behind-the-Scenes Stories from America’s Hottest Chefs – Once a year, the world’s finest and most beloved chefs (and the foodies who love them) converge on Miami’s South Beach for a long weekend of sand...Read Full Story

At the most recent NASFT Fancy Food Show, these flashy tea tins caught our eye. Upon further investigation, we learned that these Ambessa teas ($9 for 20 tea bags) are a partnership between Chef Marcus Samuelsson and Harney and Sons. According to the chef, the teas represent a culinary journey through the various places he has lived, from Africa to New York City. We couldn't wait to try and rate the whole line with our taste-testers back at home. This week, the teas finally arrived - and so...Read Full Story

Marcus Samuelsson Menu (credit: foodiechap.com)   KCBS radio “Foodie Chap” and CBS 5 television “Eye On The Bay” host Liam Mayclem introduces us to the culinary stars behind the food and wine loved by so many in the Bay Area. Chef Marcus Samuelsson is an internationally acclaimed chef, author and philanthropist. Chef Samuelsson is the author of several award-winning cookbooks and the forthcoming memoir, Yes, Chef. Among his many accolades, Chef Samuelsson is the youngest chef to ever achieve...Read Full Story