Aspen Leadership Series: Marcus Samuelsson
*This event is by invitation only.
6:00-7:00 PM: Reception, 7:00-8:00 PM: Conversation
The series “Conversations with Great Leaders in Memory of Preston Robert Tisch” — underwritten by the children of the late Bob Tisch, a businessman and philanthropist — highlights great leadership in action through interviews with key leaders from all sectors of civic life.
The program will feature a conversation between Marcus Samuelsson, chef and restaurateur, and Corby Kummer, food critic.
Marcus Samuelsson is an internationally acclaimed chef who first caught the attention of the culinary world at Scandinavian restaurant Aquavit. The author of several books including the James Beard award winning “The Soul of a New Cuisine,” “Marcus Off Duty: The Recipes I Cook at Home,” and “Yes, Chef,” he served as a judge on “Chopped,” and was the winner on Bravo’s “Top Chef Masters: Season Two” as well as the second season of “Chopped All-Stars.”
In 2009, Marcus was selected as a guest chef at the White House. His philanthropic work includes serving as UNICEF ambassador and as a board member of Careers through Culinary Arts Program. His iconic restaurant Red Rooster Harlem has earned countless accolades for its food, style and connection to the community. In May, Marcus opened Streetbird Rotisserie and partnered with Mayor Bill De Blasio, former President Bill Clinton, and Tren’ness Wood-Black for Harlem EatUp!, a food and culture festival.
Corby Kummer is the long time food critic for The Atlantic and Boston Magazine. He is a frequent food commentator on television and radio and the recipient of five James Beard Journalism Awards, including the MFK Fisher Distinguished Writing Award.
The program will feature a conversation between Marcus Samuelsson, chef and restaurateur, and Corby Kummer, food critic.
6:00-7:00 PM: Reception, 7:00-8:00 PM: Conversation