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Eater
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Eater
Inside Marcus Samuelsson's Bright, Berbere-Blasted D.C. Debut
NY-based celebrity chef Marcus Samuelsson finally gets to do a D.C. restaurant on his terms. Marcus DC, his first in the nation's capital, opened Tuesday, June 3, in NoMa's Morrow Hotel (222 M Street NE) . The acclaimed restaurateur behind Harlem's hot Red Rooster oversaw every last detail at the 200-room hotel's anchor dining attraction, from the Ethiopian and Swedish influences on the menus, the colorful textured mural by Brooklyn-based artist Derrick Adams above the stunning bar, down to the waiters' custom patchwork aprons. The result: a fun and lively atmosphere that prepares diners to sample Samuelsson's one-of-a-kind dishes. 'This is the first restaurant that we are doing on our terms,' Samuelsson tells Eater. 'We just wanted to connect, to keep the guests curious and to make them feel like 'Wow, this is an experience that I want to come back to.'' With the bounty of the Chesapeake Bay supplying local oysters, rockfish, and, of course, blue crabs, Samuelsson knew his seafood-centric restaurant had to have a local chef who knows its waterways well. He immediately reached out to his longtime collaborator chef Anthony Jones, a Maryland native that worked at Miami's Red Rooster Overtown in 2020 and most recently led the kitchen at Dirty Habit, who adds his own twists to Marcus DC's dishes. Jones infused the menu with the flavors of D.C., from the mambo sauce on the Chuck B's roast chicken (named after one of the original founders of Go-Go) to the addictive Mel's crab rice, Jones's homage to his summers growing up in Calvert County picking up fresh crabs with his family from Mel's crab truck. 'Every summer we would stop by and get a few bushels of crabs from Mel's Truck that we would drive past in Huntington, Maryland,' says Jones. 'We would all dig in, crack open a few beers, have some sides, and music would be playing. And that was just like a fun summer time experience for me and now I've taken that and mixed it with rice.' The 153-seat newcomer with a 12-seat bar was already packed on the first night of service. Samuelsson says he has many opening favorites, notably that crab rice, but recommends starting with his signature blue cornbread served with yassa butter and berbere honey; followed by his Swediopian, a cured salmon served with a goldenberry broth, fennel mustard, and teff crisp; and fluke crudo served in an apple cucumber aguachile with a crispy plantain. After that the options are endless, diners can chow down on mains like the roasted rockfish served with an octopus-based chili (a homage to Ben's Chili Bowl), the Chuck B's Roast Chicken, and, of course, that signature Mel's Crab Rice with pickled okra and uni bernaise. Try to save room for dessert. Executive pastry chef Rachel Sherriff, formerly of Rooster & Owl, has created a selection inspired by her Jamaican heritage that will not be found anywhere else. The Thai basil rice pudding accompanied with lime cake, ginger lime jelly, and yogurt sorbet is habit-forming. Her praline coconut cake is showcased with a table-side retro trolley where the final dish is theatrically built in front of guests. 'Once you go through the meal, then you come to Rachel, there's another level of discovery,' Samuelsson remarks. 'So that is for me, what I'm extremely excited about… it's the biggest privilege when you can work with young people that are committed to our craft.' The cocktails menu here was crafted by master mixologist Glendon Hartley, of award-winning Causa/Amazonia and Service Bar, to specifically compliment the food. Options such as a spicy Abyssinian Blaze made with gin, Campari, and the Ethiopian spice berbere or the light Velvet Detour made with tamarind, cognac, and lemon juice do not disappoint. While Samuelsson honed his techniques working in Italy, France, Japan, and Sweden, he said many of the foods and decor at his newest restaurant are inspired by the continent of Africa. He hopes the restaurant will serve as a lively cultural destination that 'showcases the richness and diversity of the Black culinary experience' in a modern setting. 'I want the guests to feel a sense of joy and warmth in the place once they enter and as they dine and discover chef Anthony's food, how delicious and extremely thoughtful it is. But it's also craveable, made with great techniques,' he says. Samuelsson said he always felt a close connection to D.C.'s vibrant Ethiopian community and the 'mom-and-pop' shops that line neighborhoods like Adams Morgan. He started exploring the city in the mid-90s, making frequent weekends trips from New York and, as his notoriety grew, returned to cook for high-stakes dinner and eventually for the Obamas at the White House. He was drawn to the Union Market area because it feels vibrant and layered, plus he says other chefs at the surrounding restaurants have been 'super welcoming.' He also enjoys just strolling through the buzzing neighborhood and checking out vintage stores whenever he gets a chance. After a Marcus DC meal, a nightcap or at least a quick peek of the view at his rooftop bar Sly is a great way to end the evening. Related Best Places to Dine in NoMa and Around Union Market Samuelsson has a few words of advice for aspiring chefs: Try your hand at every position in the kitchen and front of house, 'learn about new cultures and food languages', and take advantage of social media, but it all comes down to having a 'love for the craft.' 'The chefs that truly love the craft will be successful, because it's not only an external affirmation, it's an internal affirmation,' he says. 'I was cooking when no one was watching, and I loved it. And it just makes me happy.' Sign up for our newsletter.
Yahoo
30-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Volvo Cars slashing 3K jobs globally
This story was originally published on Automotive Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily Automotive Dive newsletter. Volvo Cars is eliminating around 3,000 jobs or roughly 15% of its global workforce as part of its strategy to reduce expenses by 18 billion Swedish kronor ($1.8 billion), the automaker announced Monday. The positions will mostly be office-based workers, including consultants from its global operations, a Volvo Cars spokesperson said in an email to Automotive Dive. A majority of the impacted jobs, about 2,200, will occur in the automaker's home country of Sweden, per the release. Håkan Samuelsson, Volvo Cars President and CEO said the actions by the company were difficult decisions but important steps to 'build a stronger and even more resilient Volvo Cars.' 'The automotive industry is in the middle of a challenging period,' Samuelsson said in a statement. 'To address this, we must improve our cash flow generation and structurally lower our costs.' Volvo expects the restructuring will impact the company's Q2 results and will cost up to 1.5 billion Swedish kronor ($156 million). However, the automaker said effects would be 'realised from the fourth quarter of 2025 and into 2026.' The company said it will share additional details during its quarterly earnings report on July 17. Production line jobs in the company's manufacturing operations are not affected at this stage, the spokesperson said. However, Volvo previously announced it was cutting 125 jobs or roughly 5% of its 2,500 workers at its Ridgeland, South Carolina factory. Recommended Reading Volvo may build a new plug-in hybrid in South Carolina Sign in to access your portfolio
Time of India
28-05-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Volvo to cut 3,000 white-collar jobs amid rising costs and EV market slowdown: Report
Source: Bloomberg News Volvo Cars, a well-known Swedish automobile manufacturer in the vanguard of safety features and technological advancements, is initiating a large-scale workforce overhaul amidst increasing economic and industry pressures. Volvo Cars intends to lay off approximately 3,000 mostly white-collar workers in the wake of increasing operational expenses, declining electric vehicle demand, and rising trade uncertainties, especially with regard to tariffs. This move is a strategy to regain financial health and business efficiency, as Volvo is faced with low share price and changing world market trends. The restructuring takes into consideration the company's determined effort to modify its business model for long-term competitiveness with an ever-growing complexity of the car industry. Volvo to cut 3,000 jobs amid EV slowdown Volvo Cars ( revealed on Monday that it would cut about 3,000 mostly white-collar jobs under a broad restructuring plan launched last month. The action is a strategic move in response to various urgent issues confronting the group, such as high operating expenses, slowing electric vehicle (EV) demand, and persistent trade uncertainty. The automaker's work force reduction program is meant to overcome these challenges while rejuvenating its heavily languished share price and enhancing demand for its product lineup. Through the streamlining of operations and cost reductions, Volvo hopes to position itself more effectively for long-term growth in an uncertain worldwide automobile market. Volvo CEO targets $1.9 billion in savings through sweeping white-collar job cuts Volvo Cars CEO Håkan Samuelsson, who took back his role after a temporary break, set out the cost-cutting initiative in April. The program aims for a total of 18 billion Swedish crowns ($1.9 billion) in cost savings. Much of that savings will be achieved from white-collar employee cuts, who make up about 40% of the company's total employees. Samuelsson highlighted the wide scope of the reduction in force, saying, "It's white collar to almost all functions, including R&D, communication, and human resources. So it's everywhere, and it's a considerable reduction." He also commented on the anticipated payoffs, saying that the restructuring will not only save costs but also provide ways for employees who remain to increase responsibility, thereby making organizations stronger and more efficient. Volvo CFO confirms job cuts will hit all divisions Volvo Cars' new Chief Financial Officer, Fredrik Hansson, gave more information, affirming that all departments and sites will be impacted, but the majority of job reductions will take place at the company's headquarters in Gothenburg, Sweden. Hansson characterized the restructuring as a thorough process for making Volvo organizationally more efficient, stating that the precise nature of the workforce adjustments will differ by area of business. These job cuts represent about 15% of its office staff, according to the company. The restructuring effort will cost about 1.5 billion Swedish crowns one-time. Volvo Cars has its main bases of operation in Europe and China, which makes it more sharply exposed to any new United States tariffs than most of its European rivals. The firm has indicated that rising US tariffs have the potential to undermine its prospects for exporting cheaper cars to the American market, thus limiting its growth prospects. The company's labor force breakdown demonstrates this international reach: in 2024, Volvo had about 29,000 employees in Europe, 10,000 in Asia, and 3,000 in the Americas. Volvo aims to finalise restructure by Autumn 2025 amid industry support The automaker intends to complete its new structure by autumn 2025. The industry experts in general have received the move positively as a step toward making operations more efficient. Handelsbanken analyst Hampus Engellau said that the extent of the job cuts is in line with market expectations and was positive on the restructuring. Volvo has pulled back its financial guidance due to uncertain market conditions characterized by falling consumer optimism and trade tensions that have shaken the world automotive industry. Also Read | India proposes new FASTag toll system with Rs 3,000 annual pass: What it is, pricing options and all you need to know Discover everything about the automotive world at Times of India .
The Irish Sun
27-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Irish Sun
Major car brand ‘facing challenging period' to axe 3,000 jobs in huge restructure to cut costs
A MAJOR car brand is facing a "challenging period," with a huge restructuring plan set to axe 3,000 jobs in a bid to cut costs. The popular car manufacturer blamed rising costs, slowing demand for electric vehicles, and uncertainty over Advertisement 1 Volvo is set to axe 3,000 jobs in a major restructuring Credit: Getty Volvo revealed that most of the job cuts will affect office-based staff in Sweden, which is around 15 per cent of its global office workforce. The cuts will affect about 1,200 employees and 1,000 consultants, the automaker said. CEO Håkan Samuelsson said the cuts would help improve the automaker's cash flow and reduce overall costs. He added: "It's white collar in almost all areas, including R&D, communication, human resources. Advertisement read more on motors "So it's everywhere, and it's a considerable reduction." Fredrik Hansson, Volvo's new CFO, said that despite thousands of job cuts, the move would make the company 'structurally more efficient.' Volvo's restructuring will cost an eye-watering £103million, which will impact its second-quarter results. The popular car brand is introducing these sweeping cuts following reports of a 60 per cent dip in their first-quarter operating income. Advertisement Most read in Motors Falling sales and revenues add pressure The announcement follows a turbulent few months for Volvo, based in Gothenburg, Sweden. Global deliveries slumped by 6 per cent in the first quarter of 2025 compared to last year, causing revenue to drop by 11.7 per cent, from £7.3bn to £6.4bn, according to Meet the new XC90 plug-in hybrid, an electric car with a backup plan The automaker is facing what it describes as 'challenges not seen before' in the automotive sector, with rising costs, supply chain disruptions, and cooling demand weighing heavily on performance. Former CEO Håkan Samuelsson, recently reinstated after Jim Rowan's exit, is leading the shake-up. Advertisement Samuelsson warned: "The automotive industry is in the middle of a very difficult period with challenges not seen before. "We must get better at delivering results." Investment cuts and uncertain forecasts Volvo also revealed it is scaling back investments further, following a big drop in earnings before interest and tax , plunging from £370m to £120m year-on-year. The company will stop providing financial forecasts for 2025 and 2026, saying market conditions remain too uncertain. Advertisement The cost-saving strategy includes a shift toward regionalised operations. Volvo recently launched an updated S90 saloon exclusively for China and started building the EX30 electric crossover at its Ghent plant in Belgium, previously made only in China. It also plans to sharpen its model range in the US and optimise production at its Spartanburg facility in South Carolina. Samuelsson added: "While our strategy is clear, we must adapt quickly to survive. Advertisement "Our focus now is profitability, electrification and regionalisation. Volvo's announcement follows a growing trend of major job cuts across the global automotive industry as companies brace for a tough market environment. Audi also revealed plans to axe 7,500 jobs as part of a huge cost-saving drive. The Volkswagen-owned manufacturer announced the cuts would be carried out at its German sites by 2029, aiming to save around €1 billion (£842.5 million) annually in the medium term. Advertisement The job cuts at Audi represent about 8.6 per cent of the brand's global workforce. Audi said in a statement: 'The economic conditions are becoming increasingly tougher, competitive pressure and political uncertainties are presenting the company with immense challenges.' The carmaker, headquartered in Ingolstadt, said the reductions would mostly affect areas such as administration and development. Audi stressed that the cuts would be implemented in a "socially responsible" manner, avoiding compulsory redundancies. Advertisement Instead, roles will be reduced through natural attrition — meaning workers will not be replaced when they retire or leave the company. Despite the cuts, Audi is investing heavily in its German operations, pledging €8 billion (£6.7 billion) over the next four years. Part of the investment will go towards producing a new entry-level electric model at its Ingolstadt plant, with further developments considered for its second German site in Neckarsulm. Audi's chairman Gernot Döllner said: 'We are setting Ingolstadt and Neckarsulm up to be robust and flexible for the challenging transition to electric mobility. Advertisement Audi must become faster, more agile, and more efficient. One thing is clear: this cannot be done without personnel adjustments. Meanwhile, Audi's parent company Volkswagen announced back in December that it would cut 35,000 jobs at its VW brand sites across Germany by 2030. The job reductions are part of the 'Future Volkswagen' agreement, hammered out with union representatives to help slash labour costs by €1.5 billion (£1.25 billion) per year. Volkswagen emphasised that the job cuts would not involve any plant closures and would also be implemented 'socially responsibly'. Advertisement Volkswagen's plan also includes a significant capacity reduction, aiming to lower production volumes by around 734,000 units across its German manufacturing network. Everything you need to know about electric cars How long does it take to Will Do How long do Check out all of our latest electric car news here
Scottish Sun
27-05-2025
- Automotive
- Scottish Sun
Major car brand ‘facing challenging period' to axe 3,000 jobs in huge restructure to cut costs
Check below to read more on electric vehicles DEAD END Major car brand 'facing challenging period' to axe 3,000 jobs in huge restructure to cut costs A MAJOR car brand is facing a "challenging period," with a huge restructuring plan set to axe 3,000 jobs in a bid to cut costs. The popular car manufacturer blamed rising costs, slowing demand for electric vehicles, and uncertainty over trade tariffs for its decision to cut jobs. Advertisement 1 Volvo is set to axe 3,000 jobs in a major restructuring Credit: Getty Volvo revealed that most of the job cuts will affect office-based staff in Sweden, which is around 15 per cent of its global office workforce. The cuts will affect about 1,200 employees and 1,000 consultants, the automaker said. CEO Håkan Samuelsson said the cuts would help improve the automaker's cash flow and reduce overall costs. He added: "It's white collar in almost all areas, including R&D, communication, human resources. Advertisement "So it's everywhere, and it's a considerable reduction." Fredrik Hansson, Volvo's new CFO, said that despite thousands of job cuts, the move would make the company 'structurally more efficient.' Volvo's restructuring will cost an eye-watering £103million, which will impact its second-quarter results. The popular car brand is introducing these sweeping cuts following reports of a 60 per cent dip in their first-quarter operating income. Advertisement Falling sales and revenues add pressure The announcement follows a turbulent few months for Volvo, based in Gothenburg, Sweden. Global deliveries slumped by 6 per cent in the first quarter of 2025 compared to last year, causing revenue to drop by 11.7 per cent, from £7.3bn to £6.4bn, according to Autocar. Meet the new XC90 plug-in hybrid, an electric car with a backup plan The automaker is facing what it describes as 'challenges not seen before' in the automotive sector, with rising costs, supply chain disruptions, and cooling demand weighing heavily on performance. Former CEO Håkan Samuelsson, recently reinstated after Jim Rowan's exit, is leading the shake-up. Advertisement Samuelsson warned: "The automotive industry is in the middle of a very difficult period with challenges not seen before. "We must get better at delivering results." Investment cuts and uncertain forecasts Volvo also revealed it is scaling back investments further, following a big drop in earnings before interest and tax, plunging from £370m to £120m year-on-year. The company will stop providing financial forecasts for 2025 and 2026, saying market conditions remain too uncertain. Advertisement The cost-saving strategy includes a shift toward regionalised operations. Volvo recently launched an updated S90 saloon exclusively for China and started building the EX30 electric crossover at its Ghent plant in Belgium, previously made only in China. It also plans to sharpen its model range in the US and optimise production at its Spartanburg facility in South Carolina. Samuelsson added: "While our strategy is clear, we must adapt quickly to survive. Advertisement "Our focus now is profitability, electrification and regionalisation. Volvo's announcement follows a growing trend of major job cuts across the global automotive industry as companies brace for a tough market environment. Audi also revealed plans to axe 7,500 jobs as part of a huge cost-saving drive. The Volkswagen-owned manufacturer announced the cuts would be carried out at its German sites by 2029, aiming to save around €1 billion (£842.5 million) annually in the medium term. Advertisement The job cuts at Audi represent about 8.6 per cent of the brand's global workforce. Audi said in a statement: 'The economic conditions are becoming increasingly tougher, competitive pressure and political uncertainties are presenting the company with immense challenges.' The carmaker, headquartered in Ingolstadt, said the reductions would mostly affect areas such as administration and development. Audi stressed that the cuts would be implemented in a "socially responsible" manner, avoiding compulsory redundancies. Advertisement Instead, roles will be reduced through natural attrition — meaning workers will not be replaced when they retire or leave the company. Despite the cuts, Audi is investing heavily in its German operations, pledging €8 billion (£6.7 billion) over the next four years. Part of the investment will go towards producing a new entry-level electric model at its Ingolstadt plant, with further developments considered for its second German site in Neckarsulm. Audi's chairman Gernot Döllner said: 'We are setting Ingolstadt and Neckarsulm up to be robust and flexible for the challenging transition to electric mobility. Advertisement Audi must become faster, more agile, and more efficient. One thing is clear: this cannot be done without personnel adjustments. Meanwhile, Audi's parent company Volkswagen announced back in December that it would cut 35,000 jobs at its VW brand sites across Germany by 2030. The job reductions are part of the 'Future Volkswagen' agreement, hammered out with union representatives to help slash labour costs by €1.5 billion (£1.25 billion) per year. Volkswagen emphasised that the job cuts would not involve any plant closures and would also be implemented 'socially responsibly'. Advertisement Volkswagen's plan also includes a significant capacity reduction, aiming to lower production volumes by around 734,000 units across its German manufacturing network.
