“To become a good cook is to know yourself, and I, at this point, know myself. I know myself, and I know the cook I want to be and the cook I am striving to be.”

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.