David Chang & Accountability (with Hannah Selinger)

<p>It’s no secret David Chang has a temper; he’s personally shared accounts of his rage for years, most recently (and vividly) in his 2020 memoir, <em>Eat a Peach</em>. Chang has always controlled the narrative around his anger -- until writer and former Momofuku corporate beverage director Hannah Selinger wrote a thorough essay this past December for <em>Eater</em> about her time working for Chang and the toxic work environment he fostered.</p><p><br></p><p>In this special <em>Hot Takes on a Plate</em>, Selinger discusses with Rob Petrone how and why Chang has avoided any major backlash for his behavior over the years and what, exactly, accountability would look like in his case.</p><p><br></p><p>Read Sellinger’s <em>Eater</em> essay: <a href="https://www.eater.com/22193151/momofuku-david-chang-memoir-eat-a-peach-review" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.eater.com/22193151/momofuku-david-chang-memoir-eat-a-peach-review</a></p><p><br></p><p>* CORRECTION: During the interview, Rob says Peter Meehan was fired from his position as editor of the <em>Los Angeles Times</em> food section; Meehan resigned. More here: <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/01/dining/peter-meehan-resigns-la-times.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/01/dining/peter-meehan-resigns-la-times.html</a></p><p>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.</p>