OUR HARLEM Seven Days of Cooking, Music and Soul at the Red Rooster with Marcus Samuelsson

Marcus Samuelsson narrates his incredible story of emigrating from Ethiopia, growing up in Sweden, and becoming a master chef and owner of the renowned Red Rooster restaurant in Harlem. Samuelsson and some guests take us by the ear into a seven-day experience of his kitchen as they prepare food and chat about life. In this audio original, the soundscapes of Harlem fill the listener's ears with rich textures. We are mesmerized by this ambitious immigrant who became guest chef for the Obamas’ first state dinner. Here is a unique listen of cooking instructions and life lessons. Soak in the stories and head to the website for the recipes. M.R. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award, 2020 Audies Finalist © AudioFile 2019, Portland, Maine [Published: AUGUST 2019]