A groundbreaking new cookbook celebrating contemporary Black cooking
from chef, bestselling author, and TV star Marcus Samuelsson

Marcus Samuelsson is beloved for his Harlem restaurant Red Rooster and many others around the world, as well as his public television show No Passport Required and appearances on Top Chef Masters and Chopped: All Stars--both of which he won. He's also a New York Times bestselling memoirist and the recipient of six James Beard Awards.

In The Rise, Marcus brings together an unforgettable feast of food, culture, and history to celebrate the diverse deliciousness of African-American cooking today. He shares his own journey as a Black cook alongside 150 recipes inspired by dozens of other top Black chefs, writers, and activists--paired with stories profiling their work and describing their influence.

A long-overdue work of stunning breadth and beauty, The Rise documents African-American food as an essential expression of our culture, showcasing the extraordinary range and profound creativity of Black cooks. It is an essential new American cookbook.