This is a homecoming for me
and my wife, Maya.
My culinary journey has always been influenced by our family roots here in Ethiopia — and Marcus Addis celebrates that heritage in every detail. — Chef Marcus Samuelsson
Swedish craft. Ethiopian spice. Harlem soul.
An influential figure in food, media, and fashion, Chef Marcus draws upon his Swedish and Ethiopian roots in the kitchen. His robust use of spice comes from his Ethiopian heritage, and his appreciation of fresh, local foods comes from growing up in Sweden, under the loving eyes of his chef grandmother.
Opportunity for the neighborhood that raised us.
Chef Marcus is committed to bringing opportunities and broader training to the local community. We've created a partnership with the Tourism Training Institute — a program our partners at Hyatt Addis Ababa already work with — to establish growth, inclusion, and opportunity for the surrounding community and broader Ethiopia.
A rotating curation of contemporary Ethiopian and African art.
Marcus Addis amplifies Ethiopian and African artists by partnering with Addis Fine Art Gallery. Our music reflects the modern growth of Addis Ababa — up-and-coming DJs and afrobeats with international touches infused throughout the programming.
Fuad Mohammed
Fuad's oil paintings emerge from his upbringing, watching women gather outside the church walls, setting up vegetable stalls and talking to each other. He is inspired by the outfits women wear for holidays, the vibrant colors, and floral decorations.
These paintings are defined by the warmth they radiate. Rich and layered, Fuad has chosen to present the economically marginalized — children and people with disabilities — set against the ubiquitous items around Ethiopian churches: tufa wax candles, prayer books, alongside vegetables available for sale in small bunches.
