<div class="tldr">Angela Park, executive chef of Luma in Manhattan, has departed the restaurant as of June 20. Park plans to open a solo project in Brooklyn this fall.</div>
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<li>Angela Park left Luma on June 20, 2024.</li>
<li>Park has led the Luma kitchen since its 2021 opening.</li>
<li>She plans a new Brooklyn restaurant for fall 2024.</li>
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Angela Park, who joined Luma as executive chef for its 2021 debut in the Flatiron District, announced her official departure last week. Park confirmed that she informed Luma’s management of her decision in early June, citing a desire to pursue a personal vision.
Luma, owned by hospitality group Tern Table, has not named a replacement. A representative said Park’s departure was amicable and that the next executive chef will be announced before July. Park’s last service at Luma was June 19, according to staff.
Park told NYC Restaurant Voice that her upcoming Brooklyn project will focus on Korean-American food. She said she is finalizing a lease in Williamsburg and expects to share additional details by September. No name or address has been announced. Park said she will continue to collaborate with former colleagues at Luma for special events during the transition.
<h2>Frequently Asked Questions</h2>
<h2>Why did Angela Park leave Luma?</h2>
<p>Angela Park left Luma to pursue an independent restaurant project in Brooklyn. She said her decision was motivated by a desire to create a space that reflects her personal culinary perspective. Park had been Luma's executive chef since 2021.</p>
<h2>When will Park's Brooklyn restaurant open?</h2>
<p>Park aims to open her new Brooklyn restaurant in fall 2024. She is currently finalizing lease negotiations and plans to share the location and name later in the summer. There is no official opening date yet.</p>
<h2>Who is replacing Angela Park at Luma?</h2>
<p>Luma has not yet announced Park’s replacement. A spokesperson told NYC Restaurant Voice that an announcement regarding the next executive chef is expected before the end of July. Until then, Luma’s sous chefs are managing the kitchen.</p>