Local Business Spotlight: Peter Chang

When Peter Chang announced he was coming to Annapolis, the excitement was real. And since opening in February at 918 Bay Ridge Road, the acclaimed chef's latest restaurant has been introducing locals to authentic Sichuan cuisine, from bold, spicy dishes to delicate dim sum and its signature Peking duck. We stopped by to chat with general manager Yan about the restaurant, the menu, and what makes Peter Chang different from the Chinese restaurants most Americans grew up with.

Yan has an interesting story herself. A former stay-at-home mom and devoted customer of Peter Chang's Bethesda restaurant, she was invited to join the team despite having no restaurant experience. Today, she manages the Annapolis location and is passionate about introducing diners to new flavors. We talked about the restaurant's made-to-order weekend dim sum and tapas brunch, the dedicated duck chef, locally sourced Chesapeake blue catfish, and why the whole branzino is one of Yan's personal favorites. And yes, we cleared up the confusion between Peter Chang and P.F. Chang's!

There's plenty more to discover, including weekday happy hours, private dining rooms, catering, and special culinary events. Whether you're already a fan or haven't made it through the doors yet (like me), Yan has some suggestions for where to start.

Have a listen!

LINKS:

• Peter Chang Annapolis (Website)
• Peter Chang Annapolis (Facebook)
• Peter Chang Annapolis (Instagram)