Last week David Chang, the chef extraordinaire who has made his name with his East Village Empire of Momofukus, was knighted. He is the first celebrity chef to be awarded with the title, following in the footsteps of legends such as Elton John, Bono, and Mick Jagger. With the onslaught of good press and worship that began in the lower Manhattan neighborhood and that has radiated out, extending across America, this seemed like the next natural step for Chang.
He has been lauded as the recipient of the James Beard Award, honored as a Best New Chef in Food & Wine, and named Chef of the Year by Bon Appetit.
In Buckingham Palace, the Queen, hearing about the renowned Bo Ssam, asked Chang to prepare the dish of pork butt, oysters, and kimchi after the knighting ceremony. Unfortunately, she hadn’t reserved it 24 hours prior, and, as Chang explained, “those are the rules your highness.”
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