The Dave Chang Show

Dave is revisiting some of his favorite episodes and interviews for his ‘Best of Dave Chang Show’ series. In this episode, Pulitzer Prize-winning art critic, beloved 'Dave Chang Show' guest, and 'Art is Life' author Jerry Saltz returns to survey the state of art and food in 2022, and deliver a bracing dose of motivation to Dave, Chris, and anyone else out there embarking on a potentially terrifyin...

Dave is revisiting some of his favorite episodes and interviews for his ‘Best of Dave Chang Show’ series. In this episode, Dave was joined by Pulitzer Prize–winning art critic Jerry Saltz to talk about the parallels between art and food in both abstract and concrete ways. Host: Dave Chang Guest: Jerry Saltz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave and Chris are live from Infatuation L.A.’s food festival, EeeeeatsCon, with special guest 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia' star Glenn Howerton. The show kicks off with a tasting of Glenn’s Four Walls whiskey and a discussion on its origin before the guys dive into Three Things (2:55). Three Things sees the group share their thoughts on the greatest culinary contributions from Ireland (15:3...

Dave is joined by Chris Ying as the two kick things off with a Delete Yelper: Benu. The analysis of an old one-star review of Corey Lee’s three Michelin-starred institutions gets into a discussion of attitudes about dining and how they’ve shifted in the past 10 years. The pair then turn to pitching a “perfect game” in Copenhagen, as Dave runs down some of his favorite restaurants in the city. Fina...

Dave is joined by Chris Ying for an episode in which the two discuss the Courvoisier club, the enduring greatness of Hamlet’s Kitchen, and rules for a restaurant playlist before they get into a game of Price Fixing. The two guess the prices of items on menus at Jiquitaia in São Paulo, Brazil; Khaluna in Minneapolis; and Duly’s Place in Detroit. Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying Producers: Victoria...

Dave is joined by Chris Ying and Rachel Khong to discuss Rachel’s latest novel, 'Real Americans,' and her upcoming book tour. The trio then play Underrated/Overrated with ’90s trends before going into a How to Menu of Kopitiam in New York’s Lower East Side. Topics covered include learning parents’ stories as an Asian American, Dave’s love of 'The Matrix,' and the culinary definition of a foam. Hos...

Dave’s Masters Champions Dinner Theory, Effective Plating, and Menu Formatting Dave is joined by Chris Ying for an episode covering the principles behind effective plating and Dave’s theory on Masters Champions Dinners, plus the one menu item that determines whether you are (allegedly) an unpopular champion. Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying Producers: Victoria Valencia and Euno Lee Learn more abou...

Dave is joined by Chris Ying and friends of the show Kelly Meinhardt and Chris Bianco. The group discusses what they’d bring to a hypothetical pizza and pasta potluck before getting into a game of Buy or Sell. Topics include the proposed Apple home robot, hot food vending machines, and the future of sugar (and sugar substitutes). Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying Guests: Chris Bianco and Kelly Mein...

Dave is joined by Momofuku CEO Marguerite Mariscal to talk about challenges and next steps with the name “chili crunch.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave and Chris Ying discuss the pros and cons of charging a cancellation fee for reservations, three alternative things they would have done in college, and Dave’s fixation on an all-you-can-eat French buffet. Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying Producers: Victoria Valencia and Euno Lee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave is joined by Chris Ying as the two discuss some principles of seasoning and eating at bachelor/bachelorette parties. The two get into a How to Menu at Dallas chophouse Town Hearth before getting into a match of Culinary Arbitrage. Restaurants featured include: San Francisco Greek specialist Kokkari Estiatorio, Nashville's casual fine-dining hotspot Hathorne, and Southern California Korean col...

Dave is joined by Chris Ying as the two discuss three things they look for in oysters. The two then get into a new segment, Primary Source, where they hear from experts in sourcing various foods, starting with beef with Flannery Beef COO Katie Flannery. Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying Guest: Katie Flannery Producers: Victoria Valencia, Cory McConnell, and Euno Lee Learn more about your ad choices...

Chris Ying joins Dave for a 'Dave Chang Show' After Dark as Dave answers mailbag questions on a variety of topics, including how he uses the Michelin Guide, trying to eat clean as a dad, and his three “restaurant weight classes.” Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying Producers: Victoria Valencia and Euno Lee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave is joined by Euno Lee to discuss the legacy of David Bouley and a step-by-step guide on how to impress the staff at a Korean BBQ with the perfect order. Host: Dave Chang Guest: Euno Lee Producers: Victoria Valencia and Euno Lee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave is joined by Chris Ying as the two discuss attempts to quantify the performance of cooks, both at the restaurant and industry level. Chris then asks Dave how to menu at Musso & Frank’s Grill in Los Angeles. Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying Producers: Victoria Valencia and Euno Lee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave is joined by Chris Ying as the two discuss what happens behind the scenes, menu conception, and Dave’s ideal restaurant setup ahead of their next episode of 'Dinner Time Live.' Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying Producers: Victoria Valencia and Euno Lee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave is joined by Chris Ying for a 'Dave Chang Show' After Dark. In this episode, Dave discusses a possible theory around the final season of 'Game of Thrones,' another theory about 'Road House,' and the origin story of the donut dessert made famous on 'Dinner Time Live.' Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying Producers: Victoria Valencia and Euno Lee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoic...

Dave reports from Mexico and is joined (remotely) by Chris, where the duo discuss going to the doctor’s office, Korean BBQ, and Yelping Yelpers. Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying Producers: Victoria Valencia and Euno Lee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris Bianco and Kelly Meinhardt join Dave for a movie-themed episode. Kelly and Dave go down their Oscar predictions, and the three of them and Euno get into a Movie Theater Concession Stand Draft. Host: Dave Chang Guests: Chris Bianco and Kelly Meinhardt Producers: Victoria Valencia and Euno Lee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

So You Wanna … Be a Seed-Stage Investor? With Steve Jang Dave is joined by seed-stage investor and executive producer Steve Jang to talk about Steve’s background, his early investments, and life in San Francisco. Other topics discussed include Korean culture and how the adoption of technology can drive unintended changes in other industries. Host: Dave Chang Guest: Steve Jang Producers: Victoria V...

Dave and Chris share some big news before they get into an interesting mailbag: What five liquids would they have on tap at all times if that tap could dispense anything? The duo then dives into a MOIF about a surprisingly underrated sport, the perfect breakfast burrito, and the merits of eating at multiple restaurants for one meal. Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying Producers: Victoria Valencia and...

Dave and Chris get into an episode fresh off of a recording of 'Dinner Time Live,' going into detail about some of the inner workings of the show. Dave and Chris also ponder the recent major cellular service outage and whether moving to a dumb phone is possible (including one comedian friend who manages without a smartphone). The episode wraps up with an edition of How to Menu with Yucatán-style s...

Dave is solo in this episode, which begins with Dave sharing three restaurants that he went to for celebrations as a kid and where he takes his family for celebrations now. He then answers an AskDave on knowing when it's time to move on from a new idea as an entrepreneur. Davestradamus sees Dave revisit his “unified theory of deliciousness” in a discussion on the importance of challenging the way...

NFL offensive lineman Jordan Mailata of the Philadelphia Eagles joins Dave and Chris Ying at the Super Bowl to judge and select the winner of the Toyota Tailgate Challenge. The 6'8" 374-pound Jordan then breaks down a couple of his average meals during the season, engages in a debate about Philadelphia vs. Australian desserts and names the one food he will never eat before a game out of superstiti...

Chef Nico de Leon and Chase and Steff Valencia of Lasita join Chris Ying and Dave at the Super Bowl to talk about their entry in the Toyota Tailgate Challenge. Dave and Chris judge the Lasita crew's visit to a Vegas buffet before they are joined by a surprise guest to debate the Top 5 Asian Cuisines. The episode rounds out with a quick debate about trompos vs. rotisseries. Hosts: David Chang and C...