Celebrity chef Marcus Samuelsson has been captivating food lovers with his brilliant culinary interpretations for two decades, dazzling diners and critics alike. His acclaimed restaurants include Red Rooster Harlem and Ginny’s Supper Club, among others. He will share his personal story as told in his New York Times bestselling memoir Yes, Chef and his approach to cooking multicultural recipes for those nearest and dearest to him as featured in his new book Marcus Off Duty. The youngest chef ever to receive three stars from the New York Times, he is also a five-time James Beard Award recipient.
6:00 p.m. Enjoy a special dinner with Marcus Samuelsson inspired by some of his signature dishes and the DMA’s global collection.