![]() This is the kind of memoir that will be palatable and engaging for a far broader audience than just culinary aficionados and even for those who have heard the name ‘Momofuku,’ telling a story of an underdog and his struggles both toward success and toward his own identity and place in American society. He is not afraid to reveal his shortcomings in full and the errors that he made in creating his own success. ![]() Obviously, he has provided his own picture of his rise and rise at Momofuku – but his wit, humour and self-deprecation made the memoir deeply engaging and insightful. ![]() I enjoyed spending time with David Chang, in a way that felt wholly unexpected. In his memoir, Eat a Peach, Chang tells a story far deeper and broader than just a straight line to success, delving into his struggles with bipolar disorder, his learning journey in adapting his management and leadership style and outlines the success of his empire as a story of luck and chance as much as keeping a finger on the pulse of culinary trends and the evolving culinary landscape. ![]() In 2004, Momofuku Noodle Bar opened in a tiny, stark space in Manhattan’s East Village. With Eat a Peach, he puts words to so many of the things we all feel, sharing generously of his own journey so we can all benefit in the process.’. Since then, he has added multiple other locations, two Netflix shows and a podcast to his empire, published a cookbook and won an array of awards and accolades. David is a personal hero - funny, wise, humble, and self-aware. Pick up a copy here.ĭavid Chang has made a name for himself worldwide, changing the American culinary landscape, since opening Momofuku in 2004 in New York. ![]() We review Eat a Peach – the bestselling 2020 memoir penned by David Chang, the acclaimed chef. ![]()
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