Marcus Samuelson was born in Ethiopia and then moved to New York.
He became a star in the kitchens of New York and Europe.
He is the chef of a great restaurant, the Aquavit.
To help the city's poorest residents, Marcus opened a restaurant, the Red Rooster in Harlem. The place mixes food, culture and history.
He has also appeared on major cooking shows such as top chef.
President Obama even asked him to be his chef for his first state dinner.