Nobody Likes Sweaty Coleslaw.

My Biggest Challenge Is Cooking Traditional French Dishes, Which Usually Require Very Specific Techniques And Methods. That’s Just Not My Style... I Cook From The Soul.

Nobody Likes Sweaty Coleslaw.

I Was A Little, Uh, Incorrigible As A Kid, So The Kitchen Was A Good Place To Give Me Structure And Balance. It Taught Me Hard Work, But Then I Grew To Love It.

Marcus Samuelsson Is A Chef Who Inspires Me Everyday. He Has Such A Deep Understanding Of Flavors And Techniques. His Food Is Representative Of The Diverse World That We Live In. What He Has Done In Harlem With Red Rooster Is Very Special. Marcus Is Not Just A Chef, He's A Food Activist.

I Wanted To Get Away From The Mexican Vernacular And Do More 'nuevo Latino.' Americans Are Starting To Understand Regionality In Mexican Food. It Is Very Regional In Terms Of Ingredients.