More on Peter Serpico

Stephen Starr is bringing Peter Serpico, the former chef of Momofuku Ko and David Chang’s culinary director to Philadelphia to open his own restaurant, Serpico. But perhaps you’re not that up to date on the Momofuku phenomenon. Here are some must-read pieces on David Chang and Peter Serpico.

• Chef on the Edge – New Yorker (The intense run-up to the opening of Momofuku Ko, where David Chang almost lost it and Peter Serpico prepared to open a restaurant).

Momofoku Ko and Peter Serpico Accolades and Reviews

• Two Michelin Stars
• 2009 James Beard Award for Best New Restauant
• Food & Wine Rising Star Chefs
• Momofuku Ko, Three Stars – Frank Bruni of the  New York Times
• First Taste: Momofuku Ko – Ruth Reichl of Gourmet