Marcus Samuelsson

Marcus Samuelsson is an award-winning chef, restaurateur, cookbook author, philanthropist, and food activist known for being the youngest person to receive a three-star review from The New York Times.

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Profession :

Chef

Birthday :

January 25, 1970

Age :

55

Marcus Samuelsson is a renowned chef, restaurateur, cookbook author, philanthropist, and food activist. At just 24 years old, he became the executive chef of Aquavit and earned a three-star review from The New York Times, making him the youngest person to achieve this distinction. In 2003, the James Beard Foundation named him “Best Chef: New York City.” Samuelsson has received eight James Beard Foundation awards and served as the guest chef for the Obama Administration’s first state dinner. Additionally, he has been the head judge on Top Chef: Family Style and host of On the Rise. Among his notable works are the Red Rooster Cookbook and his restaurants Red Rooster Harlem and Red Rooster Shoreditch.