Marcus Samuelsson is an internationally renowned chef and expert on dietary issues. He has stunned the world with his exceptional ability to mix culinary influences from various cultures. Marcus was adopted from Ethiopia at the age of three and grew up in Gothenburg. As a 24-year-old, Marcus Samuelsson attracted attention at the Scandinavian restaurant Aquavit in Manhattan, New York. During his time as executive chef there, he repeatedly received four stars from Forbes as well as two impressive three-star ratings from the New York Times, making him the youngest chef ever to receive this accolade. Marcus is continuing to break new ground by bringing together various geographical areas and their respective culinary traditions, while at the same time his own unique voice is making itself heard in the increasingly rich conversation on food and culture.