Hungry for a solid slice of culture? Tour the most iconic and influential restaurants and hidden gems in America with Seat at the Table. Join world-renowned chef Marcus Samuelsson, along with acclaimed pioneer of California cuisine chef Jonathan Waxman, on an inspiring journey. These James Beard Foundation award-winning restauranteurs welcome you as they set the table and the scene in this delicious podcast.

Hear the unique and unexpected ways that legendary, game-changing restaurants are made as Marcus and Jonathan meet with industry-leading culinary experts (Wolfgang Puck, Thomas Keller, Sherry Yard, David Rockwell, Ruth Reichl, Nancy Silverton, Toni Tipton-Martin, Colman Andrews, Charles Phan, and more) and reveal the brave entrepreneurs, cultural impact, and trailblazing history behind these delectable institutions.

Skip the line, pull up a seat, and discover the secrets and stories to some of the most notable eateries of our time, from Michelin-starred, fine dining restaurants to local treasures and beloved underdogs, including Dooky Chase, Spago, Jezebel, Campanile, Ben’s Chili Bowl, Prune, The French Laundry, and The Slanted Door.

Everybody’s invited. Food’s on its way. Seat at the Table is your reservation to the best of the best.

This Moment

Speaking from two of the most significant epicenters of these issues, Stockholm and New York City, influential musical artist Jason Diakite aka Timbuktu and internationally renowned Chef Marcus Samuelsson examine the fascinating current events through the lenses of their respective current countries, their deep roots in both places and the thoughtfulness of two of the world's most respected creative artists in their fields. Together, along with their vast network of compelling global guests, they are able to uniquely capture This Moment for us all. 

Jason “Timbuktu” Diakité is one of Sweden’s most well-known hip-hop artists. He has released eight solo albums and numerous singles, the majority of which have reached gold or platinum status. Jason has performed all over the world, and is now the author of the critically acclaimed memoir A Drop of Midnight, which has sold more than one hundred thousand copies in Sweden, with subsequent editions coming out in Norway (Top 10 in the sales charts) and through Amazon Crossing globally (topping lots of internal Amazon charts). The book was also adapted into a stage performance. After a hugely successful run in Scandinavia it will premiere in New York City during Spring 2021.

Our Harlem

Listeners will get to know the iconic neighborhood, Marcus' home, through its food, its history, and - most importantly - its people. Special guests join Marcus each day of the week to cook, to laugh, and to share their stories, including Melba Wilson, Jelani Cobb, Bevy Smith, and Kevin Young, to name a few. Our Harlem transports listeners to the hub of African American culture.

Join us when Marcus recreates the short ribs he made at the Red Rooster for President Obama's fundraiser there, and when author Jelani Cobb discusses the lasting significance of the first African American President. Listen to Marcus explore the African and Southern roots of his favorite ingredients with food historian Jessica Harris, and make fried chicken with Harlem's very own Charles Gabriel. And venture out in El Barrio to La Marqueta with Marcus and Harlem native Aurora Flores.