Market greens, radish, asparagus, pistachio yogurt, sherry vinaigrette

I think the best part about spring is the new menu items chefs have created for their restaurants. It’s around this time that new items and daily specials are popping up around town and diners couldn’t be more excited. With spring brings a new attitude, hungry people and new ideas on how to cook, what to cook, and where to get the best food. Marcus has rolled out his new and exciting spring menus at Red Rooster Harlem and American Table Cafe and Bar at Lincoln Center. New items for American Table include Pea Soup with ham, basil and sour cream;  Chicken Salad Baguettes with chicken liver spread and Doro Wat Chilaquiles with crispy tortillas, tomato salad, fresh cheese, and lime. Read More

No one ever really knows how many people it takes to run a successful restaurant whether it be in NYC or anywhere else. Day after day, night after night, dedicated staff members with different roles come together to complete one main goal: Make the customer happy. From the minute you walk into restaurant doors, the staff at some of the most popular and busiest restaurants and food establishments are looking forward to making your evening a unforgettable one. Read More

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Brunch is the new norm. It’s here to stay and as popular as ever right now. Brunch is a time for socializing, laughter and of course great food. With all the amazing brunch options these days its always good to be amongst the classics of mimosa’s, bloody mary’s and menu staples. No one is going to turn down a classic brunch menu thats cooked and executed perfectly. Read More

In this new series we explore the books, new and old, that sit on our conference bookshelf. 

Wine has been around for thousands of years but now more than ever, wine is popular through out the entire world. Known wine regions such as the United States and Europe are where people generally go to when searching for a great bottle of wine, but now, other countries are producing wines that are gaining major recognition from wine enthusiasts, sommeliers, and chefs,  even down to the amateur wine drinker. Wines of the Southern Hemisphere: The Complete Guide  by known world wine guys Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen have put together a 592-page guide to everything you need to know about wines below the equator. Read More

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Coffee is getting some hot competition and tea drinkers are rejoicing. Tea, is now the thing to sip and with 1.42 million people consuming tea every morning, why not sip your tea in the most stylish tea pot? The Menu A/S Norm Kettle teapot has Asian tendencies with modern Scandinavian architecture and influence to highlight the brightness of the tea thats brewing. The tempered glass, stainless steel egg shaped brewer, and the silicone pull string is designed to catch the eye as you await for the perfect cup of Ambessa Earl of Harlem or Lingonberry green tea. Read More

As the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy comes to light, restaurants and businesses across New York (and the country) are doing everything they can to help those in need. Here at Red Rooster in Harlem, we know the resilience of our community and how much they appreciate when others reach out to us. As we prepare some long-term plans to help out businesses hardest hit, we have activated our Sandy Relief Menu, with 20% of proceeds going to City Harvest. Read More

I’m excited to announce my six-week series of live radio shows on the Martha Stewart Living Radio on Sirius XM.  On Tuesdays from 4:00 to 5:00 pm, I will host “At the Red Rooster with Marcus Samuelsson,” bringing together an exciting line up of guests in food, fashion, and the entertainment industry. Read More

Red Rooster Harlem

I’m hosting an open call for back of house positions for Red Rooster Harlem on Monday, October 11th and Tuesday, October 12th from 9am-noon at August Restaurant, located at 359 Bleecker Street. (Btw Charles and West 10th)

I’m looking for experienced, passionate and hard-working line cooks, a head baker, pastry cooks, stewards and porters. Please come prepared with resumes and references. Thank you.

Need a job? I’m trying something new to fill the Bartender position for the Red Rooster. Where I would interview qualified candidates and the top 5 will submit a 30 to 60 second video that will be voted on by the public and the winner will get the job!

I’m searching for a Bartending staff to capture the spirit of the Original Harlem Speakeasy.

We are reaching out to passionate & qualified people who share our vision in building strong customer and neighborhood relationships.

Above all, qualified applicants must have a personal style of service and hospitality for a casual but professional environment.

Must be dynamic, knowledgeable and creative with all things related to beverages

Strong communication skills and an upbeat friendly disposition are a must.

If interested email your resume to Bartender@RedRoosterHarlem.com