I became a chef because: It was my calling and it's been my passion.
Chef Samuelsson was also tasked with planning and executing the Obama Administration’s first State Dinner, has hosted the President at his restaurant, and was named on Vanity Fair’s “International Best Dressed List 2011.” In May of 2012, Chef Samuelsson won $50,000 for C-CAP (Careers Through Culinary Arts Program) when crowned Chopped: All Stars champion. In 2010, Chef Samuelsson beat out 21 fellow chefs on the second season of Top Chef Masters, winning $115,000 for the UNICEF Tap Project. Chef Samuelsson is the youngest chef to ever achieve two 3-star reviews from The New York Times and has been honored by the James Beard Foundation on multiple occasions. Chef Samuelsson is the author of several award-winning cookbooks and the forthcoming memoir, Yes, Chef. Chef Marcus Samuelsson Chef Marcus Samuelsson is an internationally acclaimed chef, author and philanthropist.
