Eat A Peach
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David Chang
The celebrated chef behind Momofuku and star of Netflix's Ugly Delicious gets uncomfortably real in his New York Times bestselling memoir.In 2004, Momofuku Noodle Bar opened in Manhattan's East Village. Its young chef-owner, David Chang, served ramen and pork buns to a mix of fellow restaurant cooks and confused diners whose idea of ramen was instant noodles in Styrofoam cups. Eat a Peach chronicles Chang's journey to becoming one of the most influential chefs of his generation. Laying bare his mistakes and feelings of otherness and inadequacy, Chang gives us a penetrating look at restaurant life...'Full of humour and honesty, it provides nourishment and a sense of solidarity' New York TimesFor fans of Anthony Bourdain's Kitchen Confidential and Nigel Slater's Toast
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Author
David Chang
Pages
304
Publisher
Random House
Published Date
2021-02-04
ISBN
1473581745 9781473581746
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"I really enjoy David Chang's style of storytelling. His memoir is transparent, vulnerable, and humble.
What can you learn about life and leadership from a failed child told prodigy and ramen noodle slinger? Quite a bit, as it turns out.
#personal_memoirs #asian_and_asian_american #culinary #momofuku"
Marcus
"Excellent main course about being a chef and restauranteur. But the sides are even better — philosophy, mental health, leadership, psychology — and a master class in humble bragging."
Patty Hardwick
"I want to thank #ClarksonPotter for sending me a beautiful finished copy of the book in exchange for an honest review. *All opinions are my own. #Partner<br/><br/>I can’t remember the first time I heard about David Chang, but he quickly became part of my #Netflix life, and his cookbooks became part of my home library. I have loved watching him on #UglyDelicious, and his countless other appearances on several shows across the years. His story has always intrigued me, and through his story Eat a Peach he has given us such personal insight into his story. <br/><br/>While reading this book, in my mind was his voice, and his personality really shined through. Which just made me fly through the book! I have always loved David’s honesty, and how he doesn’t shy away from speaking his truths, and letting you know yours. <br/><br/>He dives deep into his life, the good, the bad, the struggles.. he talks about his mental health, as well as his struggles, frustrations within the restaurant industry, and through it all he has stayed humble, and genuine. After reading his book, I have a new sense of admiration for him, and I applaud him for putting it all out there for us to read. <br/><br/>Definitely a worth while read, a laughed a lot, smirked at the “I would have done the same thing” bits, and shed a few tears too. This book will give you a wide array of emotions, and every single one is completely worth it.<br/><br/>I’m a Los Angeles native, living in Portland, now I’m anxious to go home to be able to visit his Momofuku restaurants located there!"
Ellie
