When I hear the name Marcus Samuelsson, I cannot help but think of fragrant smells, delicious meals, and exotic tastes. This Ethiopian-born, world acclaimed chef (who grew up in Sweden from a young very age) has managed to surprise his fans for over 10 years with accomplishments ranging from acquiring the executive chef positions at Aquavit and Riingo (Swedish and Japanese cuisine, respectively) to releasing a plethora of cookbooks to being recognized for his culinary skills by the New York Times…all the way to being given the opportunity to prepare a feast for first state dinner for the Barack Obama presidency.
Needless to say, Samuelsson has been gaining plenty of buzz over the last few years, as his presence has been felt throughout the culinary world. And the beginning of 2010 has not proven to be any different for this world acclaimed chef. Having lived in Harlem for the last few years of his life, Samuelsson felt it was time to give back to his community that he can now call home. Interestingly enough, in doing so, he’s decided to put a spin on his usual Swedish-Ethiopian-Japanese cuisine; He’s decided to open up a soul-food restaurant, including everyone’s favorites-cornbread, collard greens, and fried chicken (and many more). Though it has not yet been opened, this upcoming restaurant is something worth keeping a look out for; It is bound to be an out-of-the-ordinary approach to such familiar dishes and an experience worth checking out!
On that note…check out The New York Times article featuring Marcus Samuelsson, entitled “A Night in with Marcus Samuelsson: Munching to the Future” !
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/02/21/fashion/21night.html
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