Marcus Samuelsson is a chef, restaurateur, author, TV personality and philanthropist. He is behind a number of acclaimed restaurants around the world, including his flagship, Red Rooster Harlem. He’s won multiple James Beard Foundation awards, was champion of Top Chef Masters and Chopped All-Stars and is the head judge of the new show Top Chef Family Style. In this episode, we discuss his journey starting in Ethiopia and what he feels was his most successful day in his professional life to date. He talks about the ups and downs of opening and closing a restaurant, advice he received from a fellow chef friend on how to stay motivated during the pandemic, how he gives back to the communities he works in and more. Enjoy this episode as we go Beyond the Plate… with Chef Marcus Samuelsson.  
 
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