Bobby on the Beat
Bobby on the Beat
Bobby Flay
Building a Restaurant Empire: Aquavit, Red Rooster, Hav & Mar and Beyond, Korean-Style Pork Lettuce Wraps with Marcus Samuelsson
27 minutes Posted Feb 16, 2026 at 11:55 am.
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Marcus Samuelsson is in the house this week! He joins Bobby Flay to reflect on his incredible journey—from his early days at Aquavit to building the iconic Red Rooster Harlem empire. Marcus opens up about his mindset, the responsibility he feels as one of the most influential chefs in America, and his deep commitment to giving back to his community. Plus, they dive into the world of culinary competition and his experience on Bobby’s Triple Threat. It’s an inspiring, honest, and wide-ranging conversation you won’t want to miss.

Featured Recipe: Korean-Style Pork Lettuce Wraps