Chef Marcus Samuelsson is an internationally acclaimed chef who has thrilled the food scene with a blend of culture and artistic excellence. Marcus released his New York Times Bestseller Yes, Chef in 2012 to rave reviews and won both the IACP award for Best Literary Food Writing and the James Beard Foundation Award for Writing and Literature. He was the winner on Bravo’s Top Chef Masters Season Two and serves as a recurring judge for Chopped, one of Food Network’s highest rated series with a following of over 20 million viewers a month. Marcus was also named the winner of the second season of Chopped All-Stars.  His iconic Red Rooster Harlem celebrates the roots of American cuisine in one of New York City’s liveliest and culturally rich neighborhoods. Marcus is also a co-founder of FoodRepublic.com – a website for men who want to eat and drink well, and to live smart. Marcus Samuelsson will appear Friday, November 8 & Saturday, November 9.