The Dave Chang Show

Dave gets into the episode talking about his experience in Abu Dhabi. His encounter with a 6,500-year-old stone bust causes him to ponder: What would humanity look like in 6,500 years, and how trivial do things seem given what might actually be remembered? Three Things sees Dave talk about the things he looks for in cooks—and the level of resourcefulness required from cooks to impress legendary chef André Soltner. Other topics covered include Dave’s opinions on fireplaces, various noodle soups, hot chocolate, ice skating, and hot tubs. Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying Producers: Victoria Valencia and Euno Lee Additional Production Supervision: Cory McConnell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave kicks off the episode with a theory: Are Japanese and Italian restaurants and steakhouses more ubiquitous worldwide because of the scalability of labor? He ponders the implications of these types of restaurants, and the impact they might have on creatively ambitious restaurants. Three Things sees Dave answer the prompt, “If he could travel in time and ask three historical figures anything, what would he ask?” One of the answers leads to Dave explaining the profound influence of the salmon with creamy sorrel dish developed at Troisgros restaurant in Roanne, France. Partners sees Dave answer the age-old question: How do you and your partner decide on a place to eat? The episode concludes with an abbreviated Pro Football Food Weekly and Dave talking about his experience at Amazon’s coverage of the Black Friday game. Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying Producers: Victoria Valencia and Euno Lee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave waxes nostalgic about the best Christmas gift he ever received as a kid before getting into a quick aside about a Korean tradition that many children look forward to. The episode continues with a segment where Dave reads (and responds to) a couple of reviews left by Yelp Elite members. He rounds out the episode with a Theoretical Potluck where he tries to think of who would be invited to his dream potluck—and in doing so, he names some of his favorite cooks in the industry. Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying Producers: Victoria Valencia and Euno Lee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris Ying joins Dave as they talk about Dave’s experiences working at the F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix. Three Things sees Dave come up with a guide to conquering Thanksgiving as a guest, and one major rule all cooks need to institute on the big day. Dave and Chris then get into a game of Restaurant Balderdash, where they try to guess which of these individuals had actually been to the restaurant they’re describing. 'The Dave Chang Show' would like to wish everyone a safe, delicious, and happy Thanksgiving! Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying Producers: Victoria Valencia and Euno Lee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave checks the mailbag from the F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix. Questions include how to do one’s honeymoon in Europe (and the best places to visit in late spring), the one condiment he would choose for the rest of his life (if it couldn’t be Momofuku chili crunch), and his take on Japanese vs. Scottish whiskey. A listener asks if anything like Lucky Peach exists in today’s food media environment, and Dave ruminates on whether it would actually work given the way media has evolved. The episode rounds out as Dave is asked about easy dishes to make at home; the question provokes another discussion on how Dave thinks about making food at the studio. Dave goes into detail about his deductive process, including the factors he considers to inform his decisions. Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying Guest: Euno Lee Producers: Victoria Valencia and Euno Lee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What are the best ways to plan (and maybe cook) your Thanksgiving feast in advance? Dave weighs in with a couple of tips out of the Culinary Dark Arts textbook. Dave also talks about the awkward political bargaining that occurs when a chef decides to step out of the kitchen and into the dining room to visit guests. Pro Football Food Weekly pits Cincinnati against Baltimore—does the city of Old Bay and J.O. Spice have what it takes to overcome Dave’s love of Graeter’s ice cream? Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying Producers: Victoria Valencia and Euno Lee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave starts the episode off with three Thanksgiving foods he thinks should be replaced, including his annual anti–pumpkin pie rant and a controversial protein replacement. Dave is joined later in the episode by Ben Solak, host of 'The Play Sheet,' to discuss how Ben became one of the foremost football film analysts in the country. The two also touch on work-life balance (and why Ben isn’t sure he wants to work for an NFL team) and how Ben’s upbringing played a role in his career path. Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying Guest: Ben Solak Producers: Victoria Valencia and Euno Lee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave kicks off the episode talking about his experience at the Momofuku corporate retreat, where he exercises restraint in making a witty quip—and ponders what that says about himself. Chris Ying joins the pod and the two get into an Ask Dave/Dads hybrid segment about the best finger foods to start feeding a toddler, and some of the rookie mistakes they’ve made as dads when it comes to feeding their kids. Pro Football Food Weekly features a matchup between Carolina and Chicago, and the results are surprising—including some delicious foods from the Carolinas that deserve more shine. The Mini-MOIF has Dave attempt to create a day of eating with Taylor Swift in New York … things take a turn when Dave completely bombs the assignment by listing what he would do if he were completely alone. Finally, Dave, Chris, and Euno talk about three popular Chinese American fast-food options, and which one reigns supreme. Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying Producers: Victoria Valencia and Euno Lee Additional Production Supervision: Cory McConnell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave weighs in on the state of Korean food, and ruminates on whether giving the cuisine the “modern” treatment makes sense given its rustic and highly intuitive roots. He also weighs in on current plating practices, and his preferences when it comes to how the food shows up to the diner (including a distaste for trendy geometric shapes). "Ask Dave" sees Dave offer encouragement and practical advice (as well as some commiseration) to an entrepreneur who is facing significant challenges with securing investors. For "Slice," Dave adjudicates on the public use of cell phones – including the right time to use Facetime in public, the one dude on a conference call using his air pods at the coffee shop, and the one magic zone where all public phone etiquette rules go out the window. Finally, the discussion turns to the best late night foods and how to think about eating while drunk as opposed to more “civilized” late night eats – and some potential hangover cures. Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying Producers: Victoria Valencia and Euno Lee Additional Production Supervision: Cory McConnell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave is joined by Chris as the pair ruminate further on the direction of the restaurant industry, particularly as it relates to the ability to emulate live experiences. Dave circles back on his experience with the Apple Vision Pro headset, and tries to forecast what diners will prioritize out of their restaurant experiences. If Dave could do three other jobs for one day, what would he do? The answer to the question leads to Dave uncovering a possible new calling. Chris and Dave get into a Pro Football Food Weekly and the focus is on Nashville, Tennessee. Dave sings the Music City’s praises for its contributions to American cuisine while also pondering if it’s the drunkest city in America. Finally, Chris and Dave play a game of Overrated/Underrated, and get into the world of airport lounges, Chipotle burritos, and the proper way to eat a mochi ice cream. Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying Producers: Victoria Valencia and Euno Lee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices