
*Marcus Samuelsson will not be making an appearance at this event. A James Beard Award-winning chef and author of several cookbooks, Marcus Samuelsson has appeared on Today, Charlie Rose, Iron Chef, and Top Chef Masters, where he took first place.In 1995, for his work at Aquavit, Samuelsson became the youngest chef ever to receive a three-star review from The New York Times.

Make reservations by calling or stopping by the bookshop (50). Reservations for the evening are required and include the book, a cooking demonstration by Momo's and delicious cuisine. His newest restaurant, Red Rooster, recently opened in Harlem, where he lives with his wife. In 1995, Samuelsson became the youngest chef ever to receive a three-star review from The New York Times. Yes, Chef, a memoir about the distinguished chef Marcus Samuelsson, left my mouth watering and my tummy hungry after reading the vivid images of food he describes. Winner of the James Beard Award and author of several cookbooks, Marcus Samuelsson has appeared on numerous national television shows, including "Top Chef Masters", where he took first place. This book is his love letter to food and family in. After his mother died, Samuelsson and his sister were adopted by. The boy is Ethiopian and adopted, and he will grow up to become the world-renowned chef Marcus Samuelsson. Yes, Chef chronicles Samuelsson's remarkable journey from Ethiopia to Sweden to some of the most demanding and cutthroat restaurants in Europe to an acclaimed New York City culinary career. Born in Ethiopia, the 3-year-old Samuelsson, his mother and sister, trekked 75 miles to a hospital to be seen for tuberculosis. The amazing cooks at Momo's will offer a cooking demonstration and samples of the delicious cuisine featured in the book.Ĭornbread with Honey Butter and Tomato Jam,Īlong with a special surprise for dessert! We are very happy to announce that our popular "Food and a Book" series will begin in February as we read and discuss Yes, Chef by the award-winning chef and author Marcus Samuelsson. Featuring the book Yes, Chef: A Memoir by Marcus Samuelsson
