The Historymakers interviews with Marcus Samuelsson
In 1994, Samuelsson moved to the United States for an apprenticeship with Aquavit, a restaurant in New York City. Samuelsson became the youngest chef ever to receive a three-star restaurant review from The New York Times in 1995, and went on to open three more restaurants in New York City: Riingo, Red Rooster, and Ginny's Supper Club. He founded FoodRepublic.com in 2011, and has launched a restaurant concept called Kitchen & Table with Clarion Hotels. Samuelsson has authored several cookbooks and released his memoir, Yes, Chef, in 2012. His awards include the coveted James Beard Rising Star Chef Award.