Momofuku

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April 12 2024 Dave Chang issued a public apology on his podcast, The Dave Chang Show, stating that Momofuku would no longer attempt to enforce the controversial trademark and acknowledging the negative reception of their legal actions.
March 2024 Momofuku filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office to trademark the phrases 'chili crunch' and 'chile crunch', beginning to issue cease and desist letters to small businesses using these phrases.
November 4 2023 Momofuku Ko closes permanently after operating since 2008, with its final day of service on November 4, 2023.
2022 Momofuku Toronto closes permanently.
April 2018 Momofuku signs a deal with Kraft Heinz to sell their chili sauce in American grocery stores.
January 2016 Momofuku Nishi opens in New York City's Chelsea neighborhood, offering à la carte dining.
October 2015 Momofuku CCDC opens in Washington, D.C., marking Chang's first restaurant in the area.
June 2015 Fuku, a chicken sandwich restaurant, opens in the original Noodle Bar location.
September 2014 Milk Bar opens its sixth location in SOHO.
2012 Momofuku Toronto opens alongside the Shangri-La Hotel.
March 2012 Milk Bar opens its fifth location in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn.
January 2012 Momofuku opens the cocktail bar Booker & Dax in the back of Ssäm Bar, in collaboration with Dave Arnold.
October 2011 Momofuku Seiōbo opens in Sydney, Australia at The Star Casino, receiving two hats from The Sydney Morning Herald Good Food Guide and named Best New Restaurant.
October 2011 Chef Paul Carmichael takes over Má Pêche, shifting the cuisine from French-Vietnamese to American.
October 2011 Momofuku Seiōbo opens, marking the first Momofuku restaurant outside of the United States.
September 24 2011 Milk Bar opens its fourth location on the Upper West Side of Manhattan.
2010 Má Pêche opens in Midtown Manhattan with co-owner and executive chef Tien Ho.
2010 Momofuku Ko is ranked number 70 on the San Pellegrino World's Best Restaurants list.
November 2010 Momofuku Milk Bar opens a kitchen in Williamsburg, Brooklyn to accommodate its growth.

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