The New York Times published a review of Marcus Samuelsson's Red Rooster that also provides some insight on diversity in the city. Most commuters see all various types of New York's many cultures on a daily bases while walking the sidewalks of the city but when the masses get home, the story is usually a different one. In contrast, the Red Rooster on an average night has a new vision of Harlem dining together in a show of diversity rarely seen at any restaurant opened by a celebrity chef. Old matrons of Harlem rub elbows with a range of diners that are black, white, asian, gay, and straight along with families from various backgrounds. Chef Samuelsson is a culinary star which makes his Harlem restaurant a destination for all of New York and the article compares the Red Rooster to the diversity of the crowd at the Savoy Ballroom at its heyday. Read more in the New York Times:
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Good for Marcus, I am so happy for his success.
ReplyDeleteKeep up the good work Marcus! Marcus is also on the Board of the Apollo Theater, correct?
ReplyDeleteGreat review! Now if only being a "local" could help with getting a reservation on a Friday or Saturday night ;)
ReplyDelete"If you succeed, they will follow".
ReplyDeleteThe NY Times should visit Bier International, Chocolat, Cafe Latte, 5 and Diamond, Society, among other places. The unprecedented diversity they speak of is present at other places as well. Go Harlem!
ReplyDeleteThis NY times article is a win win for Harlem and Marcus, and good point Elizabeth, there are other parts of Harlem that have this diversity.
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