[Photographs: J. Kenji Lopez-Alt] As a Harlem native and neighborhood regular at Red Rooster, Marcus Samuelsson's Harlem hot spot (take a look at our full review here), I've been following the progression of the downstairs space with great attention. When... More

Star chef and restaurateur Marcus Samuelsson is a man of the world. The Ethiopian-born, Swedish-raised chef first made waves in New York's dining scene at age 24. His new venture, Red Rooster in Harlem, is a testament to his unique background. Here are some of his most favorite neighborhood spots in Harlem. More

You'll find tender marinated chunks of spiced lamb, supplementing the potatoes with cubes of sweet potato and earthy beets. The whole thing is cooked down with plenty of rosemary and served in a hot cast iron skillet smothered in creamy, lemony hollandaise. More

"Welcome to Harlem," was the greeting diners got from a smiling Marcus Samuelsson at the Friday night opening of Red Rooster, his eagerly anticipated Harlem restaurant and lounge. A six-year resident of the neighborhood, he's banking his reputation and payroll on Harlem being able to support a moderately high-end restaurant. More

From left: Marcus Samuelsson, Ed Levine, Gael Greene. After work tonight, Ed will be heading uptown to the 92nd Street Y to discuss "Food Finds and Trends" with Aquavit executive chef Marcus Samuelsson, the insatiable critic Gael Greene, and... More

Photographs by Robyn Lee AQ Kafé 1800 Broadway, New York NY 10019 (b/n 58th St. and Central Park South; map); 212-462-0005; aqkafe.com Service: Prompt at the bakery counter, a little slow but well-meaning at the tables Setting: Cheerful, airy... More

Over this past weekend, the New York Culinary Experience—sponsored by New York Magazine and held in the shiny kitchens of the downtown French Culinary Institute—offered two days of cooking classes from some of New York’s most celebrated chefs. With topics... More