“The same ten dollars you spend on lunch is all it costs for City Harvest to feed 37 kids who are hungry. That's pretty astounding.”

Swedish-American chef and restaurateur, born in Ethiopia. Samuelsson rose to prominence as the first African chef to earn a Michelin star, leading his New York restaurant, Red Rooster, to critical acclaim. His work spans fine dining, food writing, and advocacy for culinary diversity, blending global flavors with accessible, innovative techniques.