Marcus Samuelsson
Marcus Samuelsson
Marcus 'Joar' Samuelsson is an Ethiopian-born, Swedish-raised chef and restaurateur...
NationalityEthiopian
ProfessionChef
Date of Birth25 January 1970
CityAddis Ababa, Ethiopia
CountryEthiopia
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Certain foods are good for preparing your body for an intense workout and giving you the energy you need to endure it. Others are great for after exercising to help you maintain calorie burning, build muscle, and prevent cramping.
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Every day, whether I am teaching or entertaining - I absolutely love bringing different people and cultures together.
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The opportunity here in the U.S. is so unique because we are so diverse, with so many different cultures living together. Christians, Jews, Hindus, Muslims and Buddhists, all with their own connections to the spiritual aspects of food and with lessons that we can learn from each other.
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My father was a big influence - it was very important to him that we traveled, and he gave me my strong work ethic.
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My father loved to take us on historical vacations, and you should have seen the stares we received in East Berlin.
behind family front
My family's journey is something I am very proud of - in front of me, behind me and every part.
people
Most people cringe at the thought of a casserole.
divides food good tastes
There shouldn't be an announcement that divides our food between what tastes good and what is good for us.
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I started cooking for the love of cooking, and I am going to keep cooking whether there's a celebrity aspect to it or not.
christmas definitely swedish throughout
The Swedish Christmas is definitely unique, even throughout Scandinavia. Like Christmas everywhere, it's a very family-centered holiday.
appreciate creative criticism
Criticism is part of the creative man's journey, and I appreciate it.
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Each city should have its own type of restaurant.
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I've lived all over the world, but Harlem is very special to me, and when I decided to open a restaurant near my home, I didn't want it to be business as usual.
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As a chef, I always have in mind how to properly feed the public, but at times it's easy to forget that some people have trouble even getting any food, much less adequate nutrition.