A world famous chef returns home to Ethiopia

The NewsADDIS ABABA — World renowned Ethiopian-born chef Marcus Samuelsson has opened his first Africa-based restaurant in the capital Addis Ababa to showcase fusion cuisine inspired by his unique upbringing. As for now, Samuelsson is determined to make his restaurant in Ethiopia the signature act of his homecoming. “I want my cuisine to be delicious and to be rooted in modern-day Ethiopia,” said Samuelsson. Burger King and Pizza Hut are essentially the only new international restaurant chains in the last two years. Unlike many other international investors, he has obvious emotional connections to Ethiopia including his biological father and many half-siblings who live near Addis.