New York gives us a wide colour palette to cook from. We have cuisines from around the world, and that lets us pick and choose. David Chang Read Quote
As a child, I didn’t see my dad that much because he was always working at the restaurant. He became pretty jaded after working at the restaurant for so long. David Chang Read Quote
Fine dining teaches you how to cook many different things, and it gives you the basic fundamentals, but these specialty restaurants, they’re not teaching you the broad foundation you need to become a well-rounded cook. David Chang Read Quote
America is a country of abundance, but our food culture is sad – based on huge portions and fast food. Let’s stop with the excuses and start creating something better. David Chang Read Quote
I think the basic thing that home cooks can learn how to do is just season properly… If the home cook realized how little salt they use compared to what’s needed, it would make their food taste better. David Chang Read Quote
I look forward to the spring vegetables because the season is so short. Mushrooms, edible foraged herbs, wild leeks, early season asparagus. David Chang Read Quote
Chef Thomas Keller was an inspiration to me and many, many young cooks like me. He told us that the role of the new, modern chef is different. David Chang Read Quote
Food, to me, is always about cooking and eating with those you love and care for. David Chang Read Quote
