Who Is Francesca Hong’s Ex-Husband? Divorced After Running Restaurant
Francesca Hong’s path to Wisconsin politics began, in part, at a ramen shop in downtown Madison.
Francesca Hong ran the popular Morris Ramen restaurant in downtown Madison with her ex-husband, chef Matt Morris. The couple opened the restaurant in December 2016 and operated it together until it closed in February 2024. During their time running the business, they also raised their son and navigated the demands of running a restaurant and being parents.
Morris had previously worked as a sushi chef for 10 years and later developed the ramen concept for his own restaurant. Both Hong and Morris were born and raised in Madison, and they had a shared background as children of teachers. The restaurant became a key part of Hong's development of her public identity before entering politics.
After closing Morris Ramen, Hong transitioned into a political career, eventually winning a seat in the Wisconsin Assembly and becoming the first Asian American elected to the state Legislature. Despite the restaurant's closure, Hong continues to be involved in the industry through bartending shifts.
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