I've lived all over the world, but Harlem is very special to me, and when I decided to open a restaurant near my home, I didn't want it to be business as usual.
Interpretation
Harlem holds a unique significance for Marcus Samuelsson, influencing his approach to business.
In this quote, Marcus Samuelsson expresses the deep personal connection he has with Harlem, a place he cherishes for its cultural richness. By choosing to open a restaurant there, he aims to create an experience that is distinctive and meaningful, going beyond the conventional expectations of a dining establishment, which reflects his respect for the community and its heritage.
In practice
This quote can be used in a speech about community development and entrepreneurship.
I'm engaged in food on so many levels, and I love that. So my work, my craft, is around food, and writing is one aspect of it; communicating a narrative, cooking online is one aspect of it; solving the food chasm that we have in Harlem and finding a farmers market is another one, and all of them are equally exciting for me.
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