Life Chef Marcus Samuelsson was once told he wouldn’t own a restaurant because he was Black January 13, 2023January 17, 2023Ralphie Aversa, USA TODAYComments Off on Chef Marcus Samuelsson was once told he wouldn’t own a restaurant because he was Black Celebrity chef Marcus Samuelsson recalls the "game-changing" words that led him to America. He now owns 13 restaurants and 8 James Beard awards.