In Conversation with Marcus Samuelsson and Mike Jordan

Lower-level Auditorium. World-renowned chef, restaurateur, and author Marcus Samuelsson explores the healing powers and cultural significance of superfoods found in diets across the Caribbean, the Americas, the Pacific, Asia, and Africa in Back to Green. Join Samuelsson and Atlanta-based multimedia food and culture journalist Mike Jordan for an in-depth chat, meet + greet, and book signing. Be among the first 50 parties to receive a *complimentary copy, kindly sponsored by the Library Foundation. Brave + Kind Books will be available for book purchases. Marcus Samuelsson is a world-renowned chef, restaurateur, and author whose culinary influence spans continents. His acclaimed restaurant portfolio includes the iconic Red Rooster Harlem and over a dozen more establishments worldwide. An eight-time James Beard Award winner, Emmy Award–winning producer, and best-selling author, Samuelsson is also frequently seen on TV, with regular appearances on shows such as Chopped and Top Chef. In addition to his culinary work, he has made inroads in fashion, from Vanity Fair’s Best Dressed List to curating the Met Gala, and recently moved into lifestyle design with his successful West Elm home collection. Beyond his professional ventures, he is Co-Chair of Culinary Careers Program (CCAP) and serves as a Frontline Advisor for World Central Kitchen, advancing access to culinary education and food security around the globe. Marcus runs accounts on Instagram, Facebook, and X at @MarcusCooks and also shares content on TikTok at @Marcus_Cooks. He lives in New York City with his family. Connect with Marcus Samuelsson at https://campsite.bio/marcuscooks. Mike Jordan is an Atlanta-based multimedia food and culture journalist, whose work has been featured in Bon Appetit, National Geographic, Rolling Stone, Bloomberg, The Wall Street Journal, Playboy, Southern Living, Bitter Southerner and others. Jordan has served in a variety of founding editorial leadership positions, including as founding editor of…