Nonfiction Night: Eat a Peach

From the chef behind Momofuku and star of Netflix's Ugly Delicious –– an intimate account of the making of a chef, the story of the modern restaurant world that he helped shape, and how he discovered that success can be much harder to understand than failure. Join our nonfiction club to discuss this title in May! Print copies will be available at the Brighton Branch front desk while supplies last. Nonfiction Night reads nonfiction across a wide variety of subjects. No registration required, you're welcome to drop in. We also welcome readers who decided not to or weren't able to finish the book –– as long as you're okay with spoilers. From the book description: David Chang grew up the youngest son of a deeply religious Korean American family in Virginia. Graduating college aimless and depressed, he fled the States for Japan, hoping to find some sense of belonging. While teaching English in a small town, he experienced the highs of his first full-blown manic episode, and began to think that the cooking and sharing of food could give him both purpose and agency in his life. Eventually, he convinced his father to loan him money to open a restaurant. Momofuku's unpretentious air and great-tasting simple staples –– ramen bowls and pork buns –– earned it rave reviews and culinary awards, and before long Chang had a cult following. Full of grace, candor, grit, and humor, Eat A Peach chronicles Chang's switchback path. He lays bare his mistakes and wonders about his extraordinary luck. Along the way, Chang gives us a penetrating look at restaurant life, in which he balances his deep love for the kitchen with unflinching honesty about the industry's history of brutishness and its uncertain future. Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, contact the department listed in the "Contact Info" pane on the right. Please allow at least two weeks to arrange accommodation.