Chefs Without Borders

On a Saturday afternoon in Si Phan Don, a collection of 4000 islands in the south of Laos Read More

The chefs from Without Borders are trying a new Cambodian delicacy in this video: tarantulas!  They try snakes, bugs, and spiders in this video.  You’ll be awed and entertained by their adventurous culinary spirit. Read More

If you’re a coconut lover, then this video from the crew at Without Borders might come as a bit of a surprise.  Little kids are grating the coconuts, using a metal hook-like device.  They hand grate the coconuts, and sell the grated flesh to local restaurants.  Check out their hard work in Laos here. Read More

Introducing Drink Day Wednesday, Video Edition, with Elizabetta Tekeste! Watch my first video now to see what it’s all about, then post your question in the box below the video. Tune in next week to watch my reply. Let’s start a conversation! Read More

Check out my video interview with The Atlanta Post to hear about how I decided on the place, name, and menu for Red Rooster. Enjoy! Read More

Today we find the intrepid Chefs Without Borders in Cambodia, learning to make Red Chicken Curry.  Though often learning to cook in the street stalls and markets around Asia, in this video the guys are in a traditional restaurant, enjoying Khmer delicacies and learning in a brick-and-mortar restaurant. Enjoy! Read More

On this week’s webisode of Red Rooster TV, I’m in the kitchen with the chefs. One of my favorite parts about cooking is that you’re also always teaching.  Whether I’m plating the meatballs, or working on the crab cakes, there are always lessons in the kitchen.

Last week we saw a behind-the-scenes view of a staff meeting.  This week we’re in the kitchen, seeing what happens before the food gets to the table.  It’s a constant back and forth, teaching and learning.  Check out this week’s webisode. Read More

We now join the intrepid cooks from Without Borders in their quest to learn about Asian street food as they visit a Cambodian bird stall.  So far I’ve shared their videos about making Vietnamese Pho and Malaysian Char Koay Teow.

Check out their adventure in the heart of Phnom Penh at the bird stall.  Watch to find out what they learn from the vendors. Read More

I love this video of the guys from without borders learn how to make traditional Vietnamese Pho.  It’s a soup that combines rice, scallions, and beef with a hearty broth poured on top.  And make sure to say it correctly! It’s pronounced “fuh” not “foh.” Read More

My new video project brings the back-of-the-house experience in a restaurant to the web.  Wednesdays on MarcusSamuelsson.com I am airing “Red Rooster TV,” bringing you behind-the-scenes footage from interviews, parties, events, and of course, Red Rooster Harlem.

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