(EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ) -- American Dream has announced an exciting collaboration with globally acclaimed chef Marcus Samuelsson to honor and celebrate Black History Month throughout February. On February 2, the celebrity chef will conduct a cooking demonstration of pan-seared catfish on the Dream Stage (Court A, Level 1). This signature dish will be available on the menu at Marcus Live! (Court A, Level 3) for the first two weeks of February, followed by jambalaya for the remainder of the month.
“As a foodie myself, I’m beyond excited to watch one of the best chefs in the world teach us how to prepare a signature dish,” said Bryan Gaus, Senior Vice President and General Manager of American Dream. “We are thrilled to partner with Marcus Samuelsson and have the fantastic Marcus Live! call American Dream home. We look forward to celebrating Black History Month together.”
“Black History Month is a time to not only reflect, honor and commemorate, but also to celebrate – and this can be done in many ways, like through important conversations and meaningful cooking,” said Samuelsson. “I’m looking forward to kicking it off by demonstrating one of my personal favorite dishes in front of American Dream visitors while sharing some stories close to my heart. I hope guests will join the conversation and visit one of my newest restaurants just steps away – Marcus Live! – to try some other signature favorites.”
Marcus will take the stage at 6:00pm, followed by a performance by One Voice, One Sound Mass Choir of Community Baptist Church of Englewood. Guests are then encouraged to make reservations for dinner at Marcus Live!
The full-service restaurant spans more than 7,000 square feet and features a compilation menu of Samuelsson’s most acclaimed dishes. The menu features everything from Old Bay Crab Cakes and Jerk Pork Belly Wraps to Miso Halibut and Hot Honey Chicken and Cornbread Waffles. There are also large-format, shareable options, such as the family style “Festival Fried Chicken” and “The Garden State Jubilee,” featuring grilled shrimp, bbq brisket, grilled ribeye, and lobster tail. In addition to the dining options, the lively bar will feature an impressive wine list, local craft beers, and creative cocktails.
Known for his legendary Red Rooster Harlem and restaurants worldwide, Marcus Live! is Samuelsson’s newest concept specifically developed and inspired by American Dream’s innovative approach to experiential environments and creative, engaging design.
The restaurant is open from 11:00am to 10:00pm daily.
American Dream, developed by Triple Five Group, is an unparalleled mix of world-class entertainment, retail and dining, comprising more than 3 million square feet just minutes away from New York City in East Rutherford, New Jersey. American Dream is home to leading attractions, including DreamWorks Water Park, Nickelodeon Universe Theme Park, LEGOLAND Discovery Center, SEA LIFE Aquarium, Big SNOW Ski Hill, Dream Wheel – a 300-foot observation wheel overlooking the NYC skyline, as well as attractions debuting soon such as The Game Room Powered by Hasbro and Skip Barber Racing Go-Kart Academy. American Dream's immersive luxury shopping and dining experience – The Avenue – features Saks Fifth Avenue, Hermès, Rolex, Cartier, Watches of Switzerland, Saint Laurent, Tiffany & Co., Gucci, Balenciaga, Dolce & Gabbana, Ferrari, Gentle Monster, Canada Goose, Carpaccio, a fine-dining Italian restaurant, and much more. The retail and dining collection is further expanded with flagship locations for Aritzia, H&M, PRIMARK, Uniqlo, Sephora and Zara; as well as the Toys"R"Us global flagship, the only standalone location in the U.S, the first-ever MrBeast Burger restaurant, and the world's first and only "candy department store," IT’SUGAR.
