Eric Ripert

Food Republic co-founder Marcus Samuelsson appeared as a guest on the latest episode of celebrated chef and television personality Eric Ripert's cooking interview show On The Table. Watch as the two share a drink and discuss Marcus's upbringing and earliest culinary influences, as well as the connotations of French and Swedish accents in the kitchen.

We've never heard such smooth transitions between cats eating fish heads, beurre blanc and growing up Communist ("de rigeur," says Pink Floyd frontman Roger Waters to chef Eric Ripert, "for anyone with a brain"). What else could have possibly been discussed, while langoustines sizzled respectfully in the background?

French chef, author and television personality Eric Ripert launched his YouTube series “On The Table” back in July and we're big fans. On the show, Ripert explores food’s interaction with everyday culture and converses with celebrated chefs. In the latest episode, he talks with actor (and guy very much into food) Stanley Tucci — most recently known for his performance in The Hunger Games.