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Southern Dining and an Atlas: Nashville Edition With Kahlil Arnold Jul 10, 2025

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On today's episode, Dave starts with a fun game of Southern food fact or fiction. He is then joined by Kahlil Arnold of Arnold's Country Kitchen in Nashville, a classic meat and three. They discuss meat and threes as a format, so-called Southern hospitality, and loving what you do. The duo ends with an in-depth Atlas of Nashville restaurants you have to go to when you visit and a How to Menu at Arnold's.

Learn more about Arnold’s Country Kitchen: https://www.arnoldscountrykitchen.com/.

Follow Arnold's Country Kitchen on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arnoldscountrykitchen/?hl=en.

Follow Kahlil Arnold on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kahlilarnold/?hl=en.

Learn more about Prince's Hot Chicken on Ugly Delicious' S1E6, "Fried Chicken," and Martin's BBQ on S1E5, "BBQ": https://www.netflix.com/title/80170368.

Learn more about Prince's Hot Chicken: https://www.princeshotchicken.com/.

Learn more about Audrey: https://www.southalltn.com/audrey.

Learn more about the Waffle House Index: https://www.wafflehouse.com/how-to-measure-a-storms-fury-one-breakfast-at-a-time/.

Learn more about Martin’s: https://www.martinsbbqjoint.com/.

Learn more about Peg Leg Porker: https://peglegporker.com/?srsltid=AfmBOorKWIa30Os1LMh3v6O-.

Learn more about Franklin BBQ: https://franklinbbq.com/.

Check out our episode with Will Guidara about 'Unreasonable Hospitality': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YyFveotyzTA.

Learn more about Rendezvous BBQ: https://hogsfly.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoo0xNd9gz9WYI2pIGVbVadAV50AQsO-1khBH9U9vKiyLf8sAOg6.

Learn more about Big Bob Gibson: https://bigbobgibson.com/.

Check out the full Atlas: Nashville list here:https://www.majordomo.com/blogs/the-dave-chang-show/atlas-nashville.

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Hosts: Dave Chang

Guest: Kahlil Arnold

Majordomo Media Producers: Kelsey Rearden and David Meyer

Spotify Producer: Felipe Guilhermino

Editor: Stefano Sanchez

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Mexico City With Enrique Olvera Jul 07, 2025

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Dave and Chris talk about their recent trip to Mexico City, with culinary highlights and some classic foreigner faux pas. Dave then interviews chef Enrique Olvera of the acclaimed two–Michelin starred Mexico City restaurant Pujol and beyond. They talk about Mexico City as a food city, tacos, and Enrique's signature mole dish, one of the best dishes in North America—maybe the world. Dave and Chris finish with a MOIF.

Get Enrique’s book here: https://www.phaidon.com/store/cookbooks-food-and-drink/sunny-days-taco-nights-a-cookbook-9781838669881/

Watch Dave on Amazon's NASCAR coverage here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VrMYc23DFrg

Learn more about Pujol: https://pujol.com.mx/

Learn more about Taquería El Califa: https://elcalifa.com.mx/

Learn more about Taquería Orinoco: https://taqueriaorinoco.com/

Learn more about Chambao Polanco https://www.chambaorestaurant.com/restaurante-de-carnes-en-polanco?utm_source=organic&utm_medium=gmb&utm_campaign=chambaopolanco

Learn more about Licorería Limantour: https://limantour.tv/

Learn more about ULTRAMARINOS DEMAR: https://demar.rest/

Learn more about Quintonil: https://quintonil.com/en/home-3/

Learn more about Handshake Speakeasy: https://handshake.bar/

Learn more about Dave Arnold's Booker & Dax: https://www.bookeranddax.com/

Learn more about Caldos D'Leo: https://caldosdleo.mx/

Learn more about Caldos de Gallina Luis: https://www.instagram.com/caldosdegallinaluis/?hl=en

Learn more about Máximo: https://www.maximobistrot.com.mx/en/

Learn more about Tacos Los Caramelos: https://www.instagram.com/taquerialoscaramelos/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y%3D

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Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying

Guest: Enrique Olvera

Majordomo Media Producers: Kelsey Rearden and David Meyer

Engineer: Chris Thomas, Felipe Guilhermino

Editor: Stefano Sanchez

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Claiming Identity With Edward Lee Jul 03, 2025

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Dave starts off by walking through the career path of today's returning guest, Chef Edward Lee. He is then joined by Edward, and they talk about Edward's new role as a celebrity chef in Korea; his new restaurant, SHIA; being a Korean American; bourbon, and much more. Dave closes by answering an Ask Dave question about fruit leftovers.

Learn more about Edward's restaurant SHIA here: https://shiarestaurant.org/

Read the OpenTable article on SHIA's sustainability here: https://www.opentable.com/restaurant-solutions/resources/shia-sustainable-restaurant-practices/

Watch Chef & My Fridge here: https://www.netflix.com/title/80176931

Watch the previous episode with Edward here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1D4yyQp9rQU&t=3364s

Watch Culinary Class Wars here: https://www.netflix.com/title/81728365

Watch Dave in Mexico City for NASCAR here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VrMYc23DFrg

Learn more about Pujol here: https://pujol.com.mx

Follow @littlemeg on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/little_meg_siu_meg/?hl=en

Watch the DCS episode with Sean Gray of Sergeantsville Inn here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9QqnKhLO5Cs

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Hosts: Dave Chang

Guest: Edward Lee

Majordomo Media Producers: Kelsey Rearden and David Meyer

Engineer: Chris Thomas, T Cruz

Editor: Stefano Sanchez

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The Kids Table With Kelly Meinhardt and Charlotte Duerden Jun 30, 2025

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Dave is joined by resident young people Kelly and Charlotte to see whether he's in touch with the youth. The trio play a new version of intergenerational Never Have I Ever with jelly bean punishments. They then discuss dining habits of the younger generation and how they have changed since Dave came up in the industry. Dave finishes with a summer snack–themed Ask Dave.

Learn more about Jelly Belly BeanBoozled jelly beans here: https://www.jellybelly.com/beanboozled-jelly-beans/c/341.

Learn more about Beli here: https://beliapp.com/.

Learn more about Ceres here: https://www.instagram.com/ceres.nyc/?hl=en.

Learn more about Chain here: https://eatatchain.com/.

Learn more about Rao's here: https://raossince1896.com/.

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Hosts: Dave Chang

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Engineer: Marcelino Ortiz

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Mailbag Jun 26, 2025

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You ask, you receive! Welcome to a Mailbag episode. Dave and Chris answer the questions that listeners and viewers like YOU sent in. From what "having a perspective" looks like as a restaurant to Dave's go-to hot sauce to must-own cookware, the pair cover a ton of topics.

Want your questions answered on the podcast?

You can Ask Dave through Instagram @davechangshow or email askdave@majordomomedia.com with your name, city,

Majordomo cooking level (1-10), favorite thing you make,

bucket-list restaurant you’ve never tried or the single best meal you’ve ever had, and your actual question!

Learn more about Owamni here: https://owamni.com/

Watch the episode with Aisha Ibrahim here: https://youtu.be/hLBUDd6U3Rs

Learn more about Daniel here: https://www.danielnyc.com/

Learn more about Le Bernardin here: https://www.le-bernardin.com/

Watch the episode in which Dave talks about his dinner at Noma in Kyoto here: https://youtu.be/jsH43_LqwoE

Listen to the Post-Opening Diaries for Ko mentioned in the episode here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5eg5F14sKy01gYQyWZkdbS?si=_N6CbZPRSp-1Y0w2_n-kww

Learn more about César here: https://www.cesar.restaurant/

Learn more about Ekstedt here: https://ekstedt.nu/

Learn more about Saison here: https://www.saisonsf.com/

Learn more about Hartwood here: https://www.hartwoodtulum.com/

Send in your questions to askdave@majordomomedia.com.

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Dave and Chris Finally Talk About 'The Bear' Season 3 Jun 23, 2025

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The stress is almost unBEARable. Season 3 is here, and the roller coaster of emotions continues. Is Marcus the most likely to find success? Does Carmy's cooking have anything to say? Is Joel McHale's David Fields actually a good leader? What are the real economics of 'The Bear'? Dave and Chris talk about the season, answering these questions and discussing even more topics, like cameos and real nonnegotiables. They finish with a 'Bear'-related Ask Dave.

Catch up on Season 3 of The Bear here: https://www.hulu.com/series/05eb6a8e-90ed-4947-8c0b-e6536cbddd5f
Watch our episode on Season 1 of The Bear here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4hUOyL6WaSIbeKF25rIPWI?si=145056437b1c44f9
Watch our episode on Season 2 of The Bear here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/59pVhs4GLIbrtezVy9wenP?si=bd9Img4VSsOLuqv7OUQKNA
Read Carmy's list of non-negotiables here: https://www.vulture.com/article/the-bear-season-3-non-negotiables-list.html
Learn more about Pascal Barbot’s L'astrance here: https://www.astranceparis.fr/
Learn more about Michael Carlson's Schwa here: https://schwarestaurant.com/
Listen to Weezer's appearance on the Song Exploder podcast here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/371iQXyqCH8WxuU2KvdCfE?si=JJtgvtkLSke_3kbVUKKKLA
Watch Joel McHale on Dinner Time Live's "Choose Your Own Adventure Menu" episode here:
https://www.netflix.com/title/81748864?source=imdb&fromWatch=true
Send in your questions to askdave@majordomomedia.com.
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Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying

Majordomo Media Producers: Kelsey Rearden and David Meyer

Spotify Producer: Chris Thomas

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Dave and Chris Finally Talk About 'The Bear': Season 2 Jun 16, 2025

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The Beef is gone. 'The Bear' (Season 2) is here. Dave and Chris start by talking about how underrated Chicago is as a food city and how it lends itself to culinary innovation. They then break down Season 2 of 'The Bear,' from poaching chefs to expediting. They talk some Sydney leadership criticism, the realities of the famous "Forks" episode, and how Carmy's relationship reflects real chef relationships. They finish with a MOIF about restaurants with wait lists you can join remotely. Listen to this episode, Chef!

Catch up on Season 2 of The Bear here: https://www.hulu.com/series/05eb6a8e-90ed-4947-8c0b-e6536cbddd5f
Watch our episode on Season 1 of The Bear here: https://youtu.be/gyFHTAZcDXg
Watch the Happy Hour episode of Recipe Club here: https://youtu.be/6Vz1Dy75oKM
Learn more about Avec here: https://www.avecrestaurant.com/
Learn more about Kasama here: https://www.kasamachicago.com/
Learn more about Pizza Lobo here: https://www.pizzalobo.com/
Learn more about Publican Quality Meats here: https://www.publicanqualitymeats.com/
Learn more about Ever here: https://www.ever-restaurant.com/
Learn more about Alinea here: https://www.alinearestaurant.com/
Learn more about Charlie Trotter’s here: https://www.charlie-trotters.com/
Listen to the past episode with Alex Stupak here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1Jj55QsGmLU2RAj3UiZo94
Read the NYT's 25 Years of Dining in New York City here: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2025/05/06/dining/25-years-nyc-restaurants.html
Read William Grimes’s NYT WD-50 Review from 2003 here: https://www.nytimes.com/2003/06/18/dining/restaurants-chef-s-second-course-is-food-for-thought.html
Watch Dave and Rene Redzepi on Mind of a Chef here: https://youtu.be/m9eoysWdxLc?si=UjfCrnJcbvtrtFc3
Learn more about Single Thread here: https://singlethreadfarms.com/restaurant/
Watch the past episode with Will Guidara on Unreasonable Hospitality here: https://youtu.be/YyFveotyzTA
Watch the past episode with Paul Carmichael on Kabawa here: https://youtu.be/J6gvc7ICJto
Read the NYT's 100 Best Restaurants In New York City 2025 List here: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2025/dining/best-nyc-restaurants.html
Send in your questions to askdave@majordomomedia.com.
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Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying

Majordomo Media Producers: Kelsey Rearden and David Meyer

Spotify Producer: Felipe Guilhermino and T Cruz

Editor: Stefano Sanchez

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Growing Up With Roy Choi Jun 12, 2025

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Dave gives an introduction to today's guest, Chef Roy Choi, and runs through his resume. He then interviews Roy and the two old friends catch up, talk about Roy’s career path before starting Kogi, why "fusion" is a loaded word, and trying to age gracefully. Old war stories are shared, new revelations come out, and lots of laughs are had. Dave finishes the episode with an Ask Dave about salad dressing.

Listen to Roy on the past DCS episode with the folks from Lasita here: https://youtu.be/sBn41BZ-Hgg?si=tkdtvzb1BAUYuAAe
Follow Roy on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/chefroychoi/?hl=en
Buy The Choi of Cooking here: https://thechoiofcooking.com/
Buy L.A. Son: My Life, My City, My Food here: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/la-son-roy-choi/1114918638
Check out Kogi here: https://kogibbq.com/
Check out Best Friend here: https://parkmgm.mgmresorts.com/en/restaurants/best-friend.html
Check out The Chef Truck here: https://www.mgmresorts.com/en/restaurants/park-mgm/the-chef-truck.html?ecid=GMB_PV_RE
Check out The Chef Show here: https://www.netflix.com/title/81028317
Check out Le Bernardin here: https://www.le-bernardin.com/
Send in your questions to askdave@majordomomedia.com.
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Host: Dave Chang

Guest: Roy Choi

Majordomo Media Producers: Kelsey Rearden and David Meyer

Spotify Producers: Felipe Guilhermino and T Cruz

Editor: Stefano Sanchez

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Dave and Chris Finally Talk About 'The Bear': Season 1 Jun 09, 2025

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The time has come. With Season 4 on the horizon, Dave and Chris are finally broaching the most asked-about topic in the history of DCS—the hit TV show 'The Bear.' Dave and Chris start by talking about Season 1. Dave asks if the pilot is one of the best TV episodes ever, the duo talk true kitchen life and what chefs really eat, and they predict which character might have the best culinary career ahead. 'THE BEAR' IS HERE.

Catch up on Season 1 of 'The Bear' on Hulu: https://www.hulu.com/series/05eb6a8e-90ed-4947-8c0b-e6536cbddd5f

Watch Dave on Treme here: https://www.hbo.com/treme

Watch Joel McHale on Dinner Time Live's "Choose Your Own Adventure Menu" episode here: https://www.netflix.com/title/81748864?source=imdb&fromWatch=true

Send in your questions to askdave@majordomomedia.com.

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Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying

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Cooking as Art With Michael Cimarusti Jun 05, 2025

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Dave talks about the new promotional poster for 'The Bear'—and its use of tongs. He then interviews his friend and the executive chef/owner of Providence, proclaimed by Dave as "one of the best restaurants in the world," Michael Cimarusti. They discuss why you have to touch your food while cooking, how to figure out the things you don't know, and the different schools of cooking. Chef Michael goes through his career path and its connections to some incredible culinary icons and asks Dave if he thinks cooking is an art or a craft. They finish with an Ask Dave about fish cookery.

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

Reserve your seat at the Providence 20th anniversary celebration here: https://www.opentable.com/r/providence-los-angeles

Learn more about Connie & Ted's here: https://www.connieandteds.com/

Send in your questions to askdave@majordomomedia.com.

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Host: Dave Chang

Guest: Michael Cimarusti

Majordomo Media Producers: Kelsey Rearden and David Meyer

Spotify Producer: Felipe Guilhermino