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The NYC Restaurant Where Marcus Samuelsson Goes For The Best Soul Food By Erica Martinez Dec. 13, 2025 9:00 pm EST

Before world-renowned chef, author, restauranteur, and TV host Marcus Samuelsson moved to Harlem, he'd often ride his bike to the uptown Manhattan neighborhood. He was routinely mesmerized and moved by the energy of the historic part of the city, with its history, culture, music, people, and of course, food. Samuelsson not only decided to call Harlem home, but he's actively involved in the community, having begun an annual food festival called Harlem EatUp and opening a soul food-inspired eatery called Red Rooster. But when he wants the absolute best in soul food, he visits Sylvia's Restaurant, an institution in the food genre a

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