David Chang

    The head of the Momofuku empire of restaurants in New York is gaining a national profile.

    Rumors of a Momofuku in Las Vegas and the recent, successful opening of his third restaurant, Momufuku Ko, has solidified Chang's star status. Also, he makes really good food, much of it pork.

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