The Dave Chang Show

Dave cooks a deceivingly simple dish that he had years ago, as served by Chef Mark Ladner. Dave relays that this sugar snap pea dish really impacted himself and his future. He also talks seasonality of ingredients, maturing beyond knowing what you can do into deciding what you should do, and modern art. Listen to our podcast episode with Mark Ladner: https://www.theringer.com/podcasts/the-dave-cha...

Dave shares what he's learned about living in the moment from his dog Seve, who is sick. He makes his (and, more importantly, Seve's) favorite dog food recipe, while talking about their time together, as well as a bit about those topics we should all talk about more: mortality, loss, and love. Host: Dave Chang Majordomo Media Producer: David Meyer Majordomo Media Coordinator: Molly O’Keeffe  Spoti...

It's the holidays, and we're planning on snacking to celebrate. Dave is joined by our pal Chris Ying to talk about their snack habits, discuss the lie that is serving sizes, and cook the easiest and most delicious pasta recipe. They also discuss the masterful maneuver that was rebranding frosting. After a guessing game, the two have an in-depth response to an Ask Dave about when to move on from yo...

Dave is joined by Marc Johnson and Andrew Miller, friends of the show and culinary producers of Dinner Time Live, as they test a dish for Dinner Time Live's 50th episode. They test a poulet en vessie in a variety of forms, one of which may or may not have made it to the real episode on Netflix. While they test pig bladders and chicken, they talk about their favorite dishes from three seasons and 5...

Dave gives a lesson involving balloons and the science of a soufflé rising, then he makes two soufflés. He talks about how the soufflé is a dish of time travel, how science helped him improve as a chef, and how the term "molecular gastronomy" was a mistake. At the end, he has some guests show up to eat his soufflés ... but will they make it before the soufflés collapse? Watch to find out! Watch Di...

Dave answers questions LIVE from diners in the Momofuku Las Vegas restaurant in the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. After collecting cards from customers, Dave answers their Ask Daves and talks about the old days of Momofuku, his alternate career choice, and, of course, sporks, amongst much, much more. Stay at the Cosmopolitan Las Vegas: https://cosmopolitanlasvegas.mgmresorts.com/en.html Dine at Momof...

In this special episode, The Dave Chang Show was recorded LIVE from Momofuku at the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, all in front of diners! As part of F1 weekend, Dave interviews food content creators Owen Han and H Woo Lee. During the interview, the trio talks about finding success alongside close friends, as well as the future of food content creation, both their own and industry-wide. They also talk...

Dave and our friend Chris Ying eat teriyaki chicken and a dish from Dave's childhood, all while talking overrated flavor combinations, favorite fast food items, and more. They also call an old pal, and a great chef, to fact-check Dave. They then embark on an inappropriate dinner conversation, talking about shameful car eating, other social taboos, and more. Toshi's Teriyaki: https://www.toshisgril...

Today, Dave lives más. Dave is joined by Brett Pluskalowski, senior manager of food innovation at Taco Bell. Dave creates a new dish that he hopes will one day make it to the Taco Bell menu, while the duo talks about how Taco Bell innovates, what makes a dish resonate, and how to scale a new recipe to thousands of restaurants. Dave finishes by answering an Ask Dave about music. Learn more about Ta...

Dave makes karaage for special guest, HIKARI, director of 'Beef', 'Tokyo Vice', and now her new movie 'Rental Family'. HIKARI and Dave discuss why Osaka is so unique, the idiosyncrasies of Japanese life as seen by both of them while living in Japan, and even a little about the dark underside of such an amazing country. Dave also answers an Ask Dave about knives and asks some inappropriate dinner c...

Dave makes a great party dish, japchae, for a party person, Courtney McBroom: co-author with Brie Larson of the new cookbook ‘Party People.’ (0:01) Dave and Courtney talk about party etiquette, things that should change about parties, and make a lot of jokes (6:43). Finally, Dave and Courtney eat and play a new game, Inappropriate Dinner Conversations, and get into things you're not supposed to ta...

On today's autumnal apple-themed episode, Dave has his old pal Chris on to play a new game and see how they measure up to their competition. Then, Dave makes three different apple dishes while talking about how apples are a secret savory weapon, and answers an Ask Dave on seasoning. Learn more about Cafe Boulud: https://cafeboulud.com/nyc/ Watch Ugly Delicious: https://www.netflix.com/title/801703...

Dave reconnects with a friend he hasn't seen in years, author of the newly released book ‘Smart Mouth’ and founder of RAMONA beverages, Jordan Salcito (0:01). The duo discusses the best wines in the world, the trick to blind tasting, and why Dave might just have to move to France. Dave answers a new Ask Dave about when to splurge on a restaurant (53:25), and prepares a braised oxtail dish in respo...

Dave talks to a true multi-hyphenate, the political adviser, author, and, of course, chef Sam Kass. They talk about how he found his way into cooking for the Obama family at the White House (7:05), the dangers of our current food consumption (21:45), and what changes consumers and our government can, and have to, make to keep our favorite foods and food systems alive. After the interview, Dave ans...

Dave interviews and catches up with chef and restaurateur Michael Mina (8:45). They discuss the significance of Michael Mina's Aqua restaurant, how he changed kitchen systems for the better, and the expectations put on a chef vs. a restaurateur. Dave then answers a protein-focused Ask Dave before making a lobster pot pie à la Mina himself (51:27) and testing a new segment with show favorites Chris...

Dave talks to Ruby Tandoh, bestselling food writer and author of 'All Consuming: Why We Eat the Way We Eat Now,' about the big topics in food media today (0:01). From what food criticism looks like with the new democratization of influencer-critics to the future of recipe creation, Dave and Ruby discuss complicated questions that many in food culture are asking. Dave answers an Ask Dave (55:55), t...

Today, Dave sits down with Eric Wareheim and Gabe Ulla, authors of the new book 'Steak House: The People, the Places, the Recipes'. Amongst friends, the discussion ranges from the magic of steakhouses to the ideal steakhouse order. The myriad types of potato sides are listed, the right way to order a martini is declared, and the idea of the steak dinner celebration as a descendant of the old-schoo...

Dave interviews Stephen Starr, restaurateur extraordinaire and head of the STARR restaurant group. They talk about Stephen's special skill sets, from his capacity for taking big swings to discovering and fostering great talent. The duo also talks about the pros and cons of operating big and small restaurants, common mistakes that people make financially when opening restaurants, and what it is lik...

Dave interviews someone as pessimistically optimistic as him today: Alex Stupak, chef and founder of Empellón. Dave and Alex talk about the dark arts of sandbagging (2:33), the end of "high/low" dining, and the history of food leading to today (6:28). They also discuss selling out, Alex's new social media presence, and the origin of ideas. Somehow, by the end of the podcast, these two "pessimists"...

Dave sits down with Alison Roman, whom he has known since the early days of Milk Bar, as her new cookbook, 'Something From Nothing,' comes out soon. They reminisce on the old days before they talk about how Alison made a path for herself and worked hard for a long time before becoming an "overnight success." The duo also discusses creating a personal style, how difficult it can be to mature in the...

Dave is in New York at Infatuation's food festival, EEEEEASTCON NYC, with special guests: chef Justin Pichetrungsi of Anajak Thai; and author, director, and chef Eddie Huang. The show starts with an Overrated/Underrated on New York City food (5:05), and then the trio gives out their Best of EEEEEATSCON Awards: Best Fried, Best Sandwich, and Best Sweet (25:48). They finish with their Best in Show a...

Dave talks to Brooks Headley of Superiority Burger about a range of topics, from constant iteration and refining dishes to the punk-rock urge to zig when everyone else zags. Superiority Burger has moved since they last spoke, so the pair talks about adjusting to the new space, New York, and thoughts on expansion. Dave closes by answering an Ask Dave about prepping frozen fish. Learn more about Sup...

Babbo is back! Dave welcomes executive chef Mark Ladner of the newly reopening New York City institution,  the Italian restaurant Babbo. Dave and Mark catch up, share old New York memories, and discuss that ever-debated rice dish: risotto. They finish with a sneak peek of Babbo's new menu, Pre-Reopening Diaries, and an Ask Dave. Learn more about Babbo: https://babbonyc.com/  Try to get your Babbo...

On today's episode, Dave talks about the rise of an icon in America: the burger! In the first part of an overarching 25-for-25 series on the rise of fast casual dining, Dave discusses the most influential burger moments in recent history, the celebrity butcher, and how we got to this point—the point in which burger spots rule. He then answers an Ask Dave and cooks up some homemade burgers. Learn m...

Dave opens the episode with musings on how quickly the world, especially the food world, seems to change. Then, he interviews Sarah Fennel, founder of Broma Bakery and author of 'Sweet Tooth.' They talk about what might be her best recipe: A recipe for success from a degree she didn’t plan on using, pivoting into food blogging, and harnessing the power of social media. Dave wraps up the episode wi...