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Dave Chang has a few questions. Besides being the chef of the Momofuku restaurants and the creator and host of Netflix’s 'Ugly Delicious,' Dave is an avid student and fan of sports, music, art, film, and, of course, food. In ranging conversations that cover everything from the creative process to his guest’s guiltiest pleasures, Dave and a rotating cast of smart, thought-provoking guests talk about their inspirations, failures, successes, fame, and identities.

The Dave Chang Show

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 answers an Ask Dave on homemade condiments (1:02:30) before finishing Part 2 of his ramen cooking, creating the broths and tares, and bringing it all together with the noodles from the cooking segment in Ruby Tandoh's episode (1:08:12). He serves his completed, and delicious, ramen to some special guests.

Get your copy of Sam's book 'The Last Supper': https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-last-supper-how-to-overcome-the-future-food-crisis-sam-kass/7c6d969635265644.

Learn more about Acre Venture Partners: https://acre.vc/.

Learn more about Avec: https://www.avecrestaurant.com/.

Learn more about Michelle Obama's Let's Move campaign: https://letsmove.obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/.

Learn more about SHIA: https://shiarestaurant.org/?.

Learn more about Blue Hill at Stone Barns: https://www.bluehillfarm.com/.

Learn more about Inari: https://inari.com/.

Learn more about Asahikawa Ramen Aoba: https://www5b.biglobe.ne.jp/~aoba1948/.

Learn more about Benton's: https://www.bentonscountryham.com/.

Learn more about Mugaritz: https://www.mugaritz.com/en/.

Learn more about Café Boulud: https://cafeboulud.com/nyc/.

Learn more about Pizzeria Bianco: https://www.pizzeriabianco.com/.

Send in your Ask Dave questions to bit.ly/AskDaveForm or askdave@majordomomedia.com.

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Host: Dave Chang

Guest: Sam Kass

Majordomo Media Producer: David Meyer

Majordomo Media Coordinator: Molly O’Keeffe 

Spotify Producer: Felipe Guilhermino

Editor: Stefano Sanchez
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Fixing Our Foodways With Sam Kass

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 Ying and Noelle Cornelio (1:17:48).

Learn more about the Mina Group: https://theminagroup.com/ Learn more about Michael Mina's Bourbon Steak in San Francisco at the St. Francis: https://www.bourbonsteak.com/location/san-francisco/ Learn more about Bourbon Steak DC: https://www.bourbonsteakdc.com/ Learn more about Masters of Scale: https://mastersofscale.com/ Listen to Dave's interview with Guy Kawasaki at Masters of Scale: https://guykawasaki.com/from-chef-to-dad-david-changs-new-definition-of-success/ Learn more about Michael Mina's restaurant with Ayesha Curry: https://internationalsmoke.com/ Learn more about Michael Mina's new bourbon speakeasy with Stephen Curry: https://the8thrule.com/ Listen to our Protein episode with Michael Ormsbee: https://open.spotify.com/episode/24ogvRPFU70iUr4JLGafJZ?si=qNw73UNQQtauCyXbgoP3eg Learn more about Noma: https://noma.dk/ 

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Host: Dave Chang

Guest: Michael Mina

Majordomo Media Producer: David Meyer

Majordomo Media Coordinator: Molly O’Keeffe 

Spotify Producer: Felipe Guilhermino

Editor: Stefano Sanchez
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From Chef to Restaurateur With Michael Mina

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), then finishes with the first segment of a two-part ramen recipe by making the noodles (59:10).

Get your copy of Ruby's book 'All-Consuming: Why We Eat the Way We Eat Now': https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/805767/all-consuming-by-ruby-tandoh/ 

Check out The Great British Baking Show: https://www.netflix.com/title/80063224 

Learn more about Keith Lee

Learn more about Eating with Tod

Learn more about Ertan Bek: https://www.tiktok.com/@newyorkturk

Read the article Dave mentions about social media: https://www.newyorker.com/culture/infinite-scroll/are-you-experiencing-posting-ennui 

Get your copy of Samin Nosrat's 'Good Things: Recipes and Rituals to Share with People You Love': https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/622646/good-things-by-samin-nosrat/ 

Check out the AI site Dave discusses: Chopped.com 

Read about the 'Ugly Delicious' BBQ episode: https://www.eater.com/2018/2/23/17031744/ugly-delicious-barbecue-recap-season-1-episode-5 

Learn more about Dayne's BBQ: https://daynescraftbarbecue.com/ 

Learn more about KG BBQ: https://www.kgbbq.com/ 

Learn more about Interstellar BBQ: https://www.theinterstellarbbq.com/ 

Listen to our podcast with Dan Giusti: https://open.spotify.com/episode/31XgW8AtRSdEwGmNeLESrF?si=yUmGxoZLS1WsIOFE3M-zbw 

Learn more about Sun Noodle: https://sunnoodle.com/ 

Learn more about LaFrieda Meats: https://www.lafrieda.com/ 

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Host: Dave Chang

Guest: Ruby Tandoh

Majordomo Media Producer: David Meyer

Spotify Producer: Felipe Guilhermino

Editor: Stefano Sanchez
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Modern Food Media With Ruby Tandoh

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-school hunt and sacrifice is posed. Dave also cooks a wet-aged and a dry-aged (or, at least, a little less wet-aged) steak for the cowriting duo.

Get Eric and Gabe's book Steak House: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/723311/steak-house-by-eric-wareheim-with-gabe-ulla/

Follow Eric online: https://www.instagram.com/ericwareheim/

Follow Gabe online: https://www.instagram.com/gabeulla/

Get Dave's memoir written with Gabe, Eat a Peach: https://amzn.to/4owNoPs

Learn more about Majordomo: https://www.momofuku.com/restaurants/majordomo

Learn more about Dal Rae: https://www.dalrae.com/

Learn more about Pappas Bros.: https://pappasbros.com/home/

Learn more about Beef 'N Bottle: https://beefandbottle.net/

Learn more about Little Red Barn Steakhouse: https://lrbsteakhouse.com/

Learn more about Circus Circus' The Steak House: https://www.circuscircus.com/restaurants-1/the-steak-house/

Learn more about Morton's: https://www.mortons.com/ 

Learn more about Gallagher's: https://www.gallaghersnysteakhouse.com/ 

Learn more about The Grill NYC: https://thegrillnewyork.com/ 

Learn more about Cream Co. Meats: https://creamcomeats.com/

Learn more about Cote NYC: https://www.cotekoreansteakhouse.com/

Learn more about Langer's: https://www.langersdeli.com/

Learn more about Clearman's: https://clearmansrestaurants.com/

Learn more about Taylor's: https://taylorssteakhouse.com/

Learn more about Peter Luger: https://peterluger.com/

Learn more about Musso and Frank: https://mussoandfrank.com/

Learn more about House of Prime Rib: https://www.houseofprimerib.net/ 

Learn more about Golden Steer: https://goldensteer.com/

Learn more about Gramercy Tavern: https://www.gramercytavern.com/

Learn more about Craft: https://www.craftrestaurant.com/ 

Learn more about Magnus Nilsson's new restaurant Furuhem: https://furuhem.com/

Listen to our episode with chef Josh Niland: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2mDhY3Z73PJHcZm5btZ8zi?si=leIfmPBTR7Wj4jgJb5ABWg 

Learn more about St. Peter: https://www.saintpeter.com.au/ 

Send in your Ask Dave questions to bit.ly/AskDaveForm or askdave@majordomomedia.com.

Subscribe to the show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thedavechangshow.

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Try Claude for free today at Claude.ai/DaveChang

Host: Dave Chang

Guests: Eric Wareheim and Gabe Ulla

Majordomo Media Producer: David Meyer

Spotify Producer: Felipe Guilhermino

Editor: Stefano Sanchez
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Steak With Eric Wareheim and Gabe Ulla

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 like to be the Yankees of food. Dave finishes with an Ask Dave about Japanese restaurants.

Learn more about STARR Restaurant Group: https://starr-restaurants.com/ 

Learn more about Babbo: https://babbonyc.com/ 

Listen to our episode with Mark Ladner on the re-opening of Babbo with Stephen: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5qjEx81gP1UuGxHwoxjqfq?si=dmyq-uFrSPuJStb2-gGCyg 

Learn more aboutLettuce Entertain You: https://www.lettuce.com/ 

Read the New York Times profile on Stephen Starr: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/30/dining/stephen-starr-restaurants.html 

Learn more about Buddakan NYC: https://buddakannyc.com/

Learn more about Per Se: https://thomaskeller.com/perseny/ 

Learn more about Le Mercerie: https://www.lamercerieny.com/ 

Learn more about Borromini: https://borrominiristorante.com/ 

Learn more about The Continental: https://continentalmidtown.com/ 

Learn more about Parc: https://parc-restaurant.com/ 

Learn more about Eleven Madison Park: https://www.elevenmadisonpark.com/ 

Learn more about Buddakan: https://buddakan.com/ 

Read about Dave Chang in TIME Top 100: https://content.time.com/time/specials/packages/article/0,28804,1984685_1984940_1984944,00.html 

Learn more about Le Coucou: https://lecoucou.com/ 

Learn more about The Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown episode with Daniel Boulud: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3717664/ 

Learn more about Jon and Vinny's: https://www.jonandvinnys.com/ 

Learn more about Cafe Spaghetti: https://www.cafespaghetti.com/ 

Learn more about St. Anselm: https://starr-restaurants.com/restaurants/st-anselm/ 

Learn more about Le Diplomate: https://lediplomatedc.com/

Learn more about Table from chef Bruno Verjus: https://table.paris/

Learn more about Mawn: https://mawnphilly.com/ 

Learn more about Pastis Nashville: https://pastisnashville.com/ 

Learn more about Monk Kyoto: https://restaurant-monk.com

Host: Dave Chang

Guest: Stephen Starr

Majordomo Media Producer: David Meyer

Spotify Producer: Felipe Guilhermino

Engineer: Belle Roman

Editor: Stefano Sanchez
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Taking Big Swings With Stephen Starr

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" end up hopeful for the future of the cooking world, even with AI imminent (1:27:49).

Follow Alex Stupak on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexstupak/ 

Learn more about Empellón: https://www.empellon.com/ 

Learn more about The Otter: https://www.theotter.nyc/ 

Learn more about Providence: https://providencela.com/ 

Learn more about Monkey Bar: https://www.nycmonkeybar.com/ 

Learn more about 4 Charles Prime Rib: https://www.nycprimerib.com/ 

Learn more about Corner Store: https://www.thecornerstoresoho.com/ 

Learn more about Alinea: https://www.alinearestaurant.com/ 

Learn more about El Bulli: https://elbullifoundation.com/en/ 

Watch A Year and a Half in the Life of Metallica: https://www.metallica.com/releases/films/a-year-and-a-half-in-the-life-of-metallica-film.html 

Watch Dinner Time Live: https://www.netflix.com/title/81748864

Learn more about Frenchette: https://www.frenchettenyc.com/ 

Learn more about Bianco: https://www.pizzeriabianco.com/los-angeles 

Check out the Tartine Bread book: https://amzn.to/3KRMoqQ 

Learn more about Spumoni Gardens: https://spumonigardens.com/ 

Learn more about Patsy's Pizzeria: https://www.patsyspizzerianyc.com/ 

Learn more about Scarr's Pizza: https://www.scarrspizza.com/ 

Learn more about Ceres Pizza: https://www.instagram.com/ceres.nyc/ 

Learn more about Apollonias: http://www.apolloniaspizzeria.com/ 

Learn more about Seiji Yamamoto: https://guide.michelin.com/en/article/people/3stars-ryugin-seiji-yamamoto-the-knife-technique 

Learn more about Atomix: https://www.atomixnyc.com/ 

Learn more about Le Veau D'or: https://www.lvdnyc.com/ 

Learn more about Stretch Pizza: https://www.stretchpizzanyc.com/ 

Learn more about Salt Hank's: https://salthanks.com/ 

Send in your Ask Dave questions to bit.ly/AskDaveForm or askdave@majordomomedia.com.

Subscribe to the show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thedavechangshow.

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Host: Dave Chang

Guest: Alex Stupak

Majordomo Media Producer: David Meyer

Spotify Producer: Felipe Guilhermino

Engineer: Belle Roman

Editor: Stefano Sanchez
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How We Consume Now With Alex Stupak

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 public eye, and the process of actually making a cookbook. Dave closes with an Ask Dave about Momofuku ramen.

Get your copy of Alison's new book: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/608062/something-from-nothing-a-cookbook-by-alison-roman/ 

Alison's previous book Dining In: https://amzn.to/4ohywo8 

Learn more about Milk Bar: https://milkbarstore.com/ 

Learn more about Major Food Group: https://www.majorfood.com/ 

Learn more about Quince: https://www.quincerestaurant.com/ 

Watch our episode with Christina Tosi of Milk Bar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QsKKidj7f7E 

Learn more about Rich Table: https://www.richtablesf.com/ 

Learn more about Pies 'n' Thighs: https://piesnthighs.com/ 

Learn more about Domino magazine: https://www.domino.com/ 

Check out the French Laundry Cookbook: https://amzn.to/3W4kQAW 

Read the Michel Bras Cookbook: https://www.kitchenartsandletters.com/products/essential-cuisine-english-edition-from-france-c?srsltid=AfmBOoqKKlD7ZxhErIOyQLp_YgoO9BDOvmwhR72lwQgKb5ehU1-hblQd 

Check out the website domain Alison wishes that she had: alisonroman.com 

Momofuku book: https://amzn.to/3VYhcIE 

Watch our episode with Brooks Headley of Superiority Burger: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ekz3XJ2LVLs&list=PL7SmJHepo13dGH9Eqp4gIssMjeLBLqB2E&index=2 

Learn more about Benton's: https://shop.bentonscountryham.com/ 

Send in your Ask Dave questions to bit.ly/AskDaveForm or askdave@majordomomedia.com.

Subscribe to the show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thedavechangshow.

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Host: Dave Chang

Guest: Alison Roman

Majordomo Media Producer: David Meyer

Spotify Producer: Felipe Guilhermino

Engineer: Belle Roman

Editor: Stefano Sanchez
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An "Overnight Success" Years in the Making With Alison Roman

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 award (38:19).

Learn more about Infatuation NYC: https://www.theinfatuation.com/new-york 

Learn more about Eeeeeatscon NYC: https://www.eeeeeatscon.com/new-york 

Learn more about Anajak Thai: https://www.anajakthai.com/ 

Follow Eddie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mreddiehuang/

Check out Eddie's Substack: https://basedfob.substack.com/ 

Learn more about L'Industrie: https://www.lindustriebk.com/ 

Learn more about Pizzeria Bianco: https://www.pizzeriabianco.com/los-angeles 

Learn more about Courage Bagels: https://couragebagels.com/ 

Learn more about Langer's Deli: https://www.langersdeli.com/ 

Learn more about Katz's Deli: https://katzsdelicatessen.com/ 

Learn more about Schwartz's: https://schwartzsdeli.com/ 

Learn more about Dr. Brown's Cel-Ray Soda: https://www.drbrownssoda.com/flavors 

Learn more about U-Bet chocolate sauce: https://www.goldshorseradish.com/chocolate-syrup 

Learn more about Cheesecake Factory: https://www.thecheesecakefactory.com/ 

Learn more about Lucali: https://www.lucali.com/ 

Learn more about Lungi: https://lungirestaurant.com/ 

Learn more about Atoboy: https://www.atoboynyc.com/ 

Learn more about Laliko: https://laliko.com/# 

Learn more about Atomix: https://www.atomixnyc.com/ 

Follow Food Baby on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodbabyny/?hl=en 

Learn more about Anthony's Paninoteca: https://anthonyspaninoteca.com/ 

Learn more about Charles' Pan-Fried Chicken: https://www.charlespanfriedchicken.com/ 

Learn more about Cmarty's Jerk: https://www.cmartysjerk.com/ 

Learn more about Titi's Empanadas: https://www.titisnyc.com/ 

Learn more about Bánh Anh Em (which won Best in Show): https://www.banhanhem.com/ 

Learn more about Caffè Panna: https://www.caffepanna.com/ 

Learn more about Culture: https://www.cultureespresso.com/ 

Learn more about Birdee: https://www.birdee.nyc/ 

Learn more about Win Son Bakery: https://winsonbrooklyn.com/ 

Send in your Ask Dave questions to bit.ly/AskDaveForm or askdave@majordomomedia.com.

Subscribe to the show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thedavechangshow.

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Host: Dave Chang

Guests: Justin Pichetrungsi and Eddie Huang

Majordomo Media Producer: David Meyer

Spotify Producer: Felipe Guilhermino

Editor: Stefano Sanchez
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Best of EEEEEATSCON Awards, With Justin Pichetrungsi and Eddie Huang

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 Superiority Burger: https://www.superiorityburger.com/ 

Listen to our previous episode with Brooks Headley: https://open.spotify.com/episode/70nvKRNDXARAqCw5mOOslX?si=l9FoKuhwQEq4mOUroRsz5w 

Listen to our previous episode with Nancy Silverton: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3MLVEZq7CTbTTEKftrI7xk?si=Cc7FckT9TfWMXnbBYfU4yA 

Listen to our previous episode with Mark Ladner: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5qjEx81gP1UuGxHwoxjqfq?si=WxuUwMT7SZaakxsNRBoAhQ 

Read Dave's writing on Brooks for TIME 100: https://time.com/6964708/brooks-headley/ 

Hear the Ramones' 'All Quiet on the Eastern Front': https://open.spotify.com/track/3uxp0UwVWJVJqlXnH1d7zi?si=d6f4e464f8094a06 

Learn more about Yang's Kitchen: https://www.yangskitchenla.com/ 

Learn more about Bread and Salt Bakery: https://www.instagram.com/breadandsaltbakery/?hl=en 

Learn more about Chi Spacca: https://www.chispacca.com/ 

Learn more about Smoke House: https://www.smokehouse1946.com/ 

Learn more about El Bulli: https://elbullifoundation.com/en/ 

Learn more about Gramercy Tavern: https://www.gramercytavern.com/ 

Learn more about the Torrance Farmer's Market: https://www.torranceca.gov/our-city/cultural-services/farmers-market 

Learn more about South Pasadena Farmer's Market: https://southpasadenafarmersmarket.org/ 

Learn more about Weiser Family Farms: https://www.weiserfamilyfarms.com/ 

Learn more about Santa Monica Market: https://www.santamonica.com/experience-santa-monica/farmers-markets/ 

Learn more about Rustic Canyon: https://rusticcanyonrestaurant.com/ 

Watch our previous podcast with Jeremy Fox: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AhkVPVTJwnA 

Learn more about the Greenmarket: https://www.grownyc.org/greenmarket 

Learn more about GPod Potatoes: https://gpodpotatoes.com/

Learn more about Edulis: https://www.edulisrestaurant.com/ 

Learn more about Arzak: https://www.arzak.es/en/ 

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Host: Dave Chang

Guest: Mark Ladner

Majordomo Media Producer: David Meyer

Spotify Producer: Felipe Guilhermino

Engineer: Belle Roman

Editor: Stefano Sanchez
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Point of View With Brooks Headley

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 reservations if you can here: https://resy.com/cities/new-york-ny/venues/babbo-restaurant?date=2025-09-30&seats=2 

Listen to our recent podcast with Paul Carmichael: https://www.theringer.com/podcasts/the-dave-chang-show/2025/05/22/feeling-good-with-paul-carmichael 

Learn more about Kabawa: https://www.momofuku.com/restaurants/kabawa 

Learn more about Eeeeeatscon NYC: https://www.eeeeeatscon.com/new-york 

Read Kitchen Confidential: https://amzn.to/46TcWPN 

Read the NYT article about Stephen Starr: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/30/dining/stephen-starr-restaurants.html

Learn more about Brooklyn Glass: https://brooklynglass.com/ 

Learn more about Alto-Shaam: https://www.alto-shaam.com/en 

Learn more about CVAP: https://foodservice.winstonind.com/commercial-kitchen-equipment/ 

Learn more about Rational: https://www.rational-online.com/en_us/home/ 

Learn more about Craft: https://www.craftrestaurant.com/ 

Learn more about Santi: https://www.santinyc.com/ 

Learn more about Sodi: https://www.isodinyc.com/

Learn more about Rolo's: https://www.rolosnyc.com/ 

Learn more about Noodle Bar: https://www.momofuku.com/pages/noodle-bar 

Learn more about Buddakan: https://buddakannyc.com/ 

Learn more about Lyla Lila: https://www.lylalilaatl.com/ 

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Host: Dave Chang

Guest: Mark Ladner

Majordomo Media Producer: David Meyer

Spotify Producer: Felipe Guilhermino

Engineer: Belle Roman

Editor: Stefano Sanchez
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Innovation in Tradition and a Pre-Reopening Diaries with Mark Ladner

Dave is revisiting some of his favorite episodes and interviews for his ‘Best of Dave Chang Show’ series. In this episode, Dave Arnold joins Dave and Chris to talk about fat washing, which leads to a conversation about the merits of originality and innovation in the culinary world. Dave Arnold deciphers fancy-sounding bartending techniques and describes the “bar test” he uses to determine whether a bar’s cocktails are worth ordering. Plus: an all-time rant about foams on cocktails, and top five fruits, including the best pears money can buy.

﻿Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying
Guest: Dave Arnold
Producer: Victoria Valencia, Gabi Marler, and Euno Lee
Additional Production Supervision: Cory McConnell
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‘Best of Dave Chang Show’: The Origins of Fat Washing, Top Five Fruits, and the Bar Test With Dave Arnold

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