S1:E10 Marcus Samuelsson I Reframing the Narrative

Marcus Samuelsson is a European-trained, world-renowned chef who made Harlem his home since the mid-90s. He is the recipient of numerous James Beard Foundation awards for his work as a chef and as a host for No Passport Required, his public television series. A crowned champion of Top Chef Masters and Chopped All-Stars, he served as the guest chef for President Obama's first state dinner. As a committed philanthropist, Marcus is the co-chair of Careers through Culinary Arts Program (C-CAP), which focuses on underserved youth. Author of several cookbooks, in addition to the New York Times bestselling memoir, Yes, Chef, Marcus also co-produces the annual Harlem EatUp! festival, which celebrates the food, art, and culture of Harlem. Converting his restaurants Red Rooster Harlem, Marcus B&P in Newark, and Red Rooster Overtown in Miami into community kitchens during the COVID-19 pandemic, in partnership with World Central Kitchen, over 250,000 meals were served to those in need. His podcast titled This Moment with Swedish rapper Timbuktu is available on ACAST. His newest cookbook, The Rise: Cooks and the Soul of American Food, is out now. Join host Brad Johnson as he and Marcus discuss a variety of topics including: the difference between fashion and style, his observations during COVID-19 and outlook for recovery, his family history and journey to America, his process to understand American culture and create Red Rooster in Harlem as a love letter to those who came before, the importance of mentorship, gaining experience, and his hopes for his son's future. * * * * * * Instagram Corner Table Talk and Post and Beam Hospitality LinkedIn Brad Johnson Medium Corner Table Media E.Mail [email protected] For more information on host Brad Johnson or to join our mailing list, please visit: https://postandbeamhospitality.com/ Corner Table™ is a trademark of Post & Beam Hospitality LLC © Post & Beam Hospitality LLC See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.