Marcus Samuelsson Is Opening a New Restaurant in the Bahamas

 

Entire world-renowned Chef Marcus Samuelsson is opening its initial-ever cafe in the Caribbean, Caribbean Journal has acquired.

The culinary superstar will before long debut his new Marcus at Baha Mar Fish + Chop House, set at the Baha Mar resort in Nassau, The Bahamas. 

The six-time James Beard Award winner’s menu focuses on “finding the freshest Bahamian ingredients and community seafood,” together with the chef’s choose on comfort and ease meals classics. 

It’s set on the beachfront overlooking Cable Seashore — along with a venue termed Marcus Up Top, a rooftop bar. 

The eatery will formally open its doorways on July 12. 

“The Bahamian people today, the culture and, of system, the obtain to fantastic Caribbean ingredients is really exciting to be close to,” explained Chef Marcus Samuelsson. “Baha Mar has created an extraordinary culinary method of earth-course dining places, which I am proud to be part of and hunting ahead to opening this Summer time.”

It is the most recent celeb chef-backed restaurant to launch at Baha Mar, which also just lately welcomed a restaurant by primary chef Daniel Boulud. 

The menu will notably feature a variety of conch dishes, highlighting the Bahamian favored — with anything from conch fritters to conch salad. 

The eatery will also incorporate “Cornbread for the Desk,” built with scorching buttered Bahamian rum. 

“The amazing career and talent of Chef Marcus Samuelsson is an inspiration to the entire Baha Mar spouse and children, and we are delighted to introduce Marcus at Baha Mar Fish + Chop Home to our friends and the local community of The Bahamas,” said Graeme Davis, President, Baha Mar. “Chef Marcus’ elevated culinary acquire on Bahamian cuisine will introduce a distinct dining practical experience with scrumptious, inventive food items in an extraordinary location.”

Samuelsson initial gained fame with his Red Rooster Harlem and Ginny’s Supper Club in New York City. 

His culinary portfolio also consists of a Red Rooster in Miami’s Overtown neighborhood and Gorda in Sweden.