Celebrity chef Marcus Samuelsson will create the new signature restaurant at the Fairmont Hamilton Princess, the hotel’s owners announced today.

The Green family said in a press release that the new restaurant, overlooking Hamilton Harbour, would open in May 2015.

And for two months this summer, locals will be able to get a taste of what’s in store with a pop-up version of the restaurant.

Ethiopian-born, Swedish-raised Mr Samuelsson opened New York City restaurant Red Rooster Harlem and its sister speakeasy and jazz lounge Ginny’s Supper Club.

The Greens described the award-winning chef and cookbook author as being “at the forefront of the international culinary scene”.

Andrew Green, on behalf of the family, said: “To have Chef Samuelsson join us in bringing to life our vision for the signature restaurant is truly an honour.

“We are very excited to introduce the chef and his exceptional and unique cuisine to Bermuda. As plans for the new restaurant unfold, we look forward to sharing those details.”

Alexander Green added: “We are thrilled to have such an accomplished and talented chef leading our new signature restaurant.

“As creator of one of New York City’s hottest eateries, we look forward to Chef Samuelsson bringing to Bermuda both his passion for food and his culinary expertise to create a restaurant unlike any that this Island has had before.”

Mr Samuelsson said: “I’m excited to create new flavours inspired by the rich, vibrant culture and history of Bermuda. From fresh-caught local fish to an array of Caribbean and Portuguese ingredients and traditions, there is such a wealth of inspiration to bring to the table.”

Mr Samuelsson was the youngest chef to ever receive two three-star ratings from the New York Times and also served as the guest chef for the first state dinner of the Obama administration.

In 2010, he was the season two winner of the popular American reality competition series, ‘Top Chef Masters’. He has also appeared as a judge on the Food Network show ‘Chopped’ and won ‘Chopped All Stars: Judges Remix’.

Earlier this year, he made his debut as a mentor on the second season of the American television series ‘The Taste’.

Mr Samuelsson won the James Beard Foundation award for Writing and Literature related to food for his New York Times best-seller ‘Yes, Chef: A Memoir’, which chronicles his journey from his grandmother’s kitchen to becoming a world-class chef. He also is an active philanthropist who supports a variety of causes.

The Hamilton Princess plans to fly the Ethiopian and Swedish flags on the hotel’s flagpole terrace in honour of the new partnership.