The Dave Chang Show

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Vegas Diaries: Restaurants, Room Service, and Din Tai Fung With Eddie Huang Dec 02, 2024

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Recording at the Aria's Chase Sapphire Reserve Lounge in Las Vegas, Dave and Chris are joined by Eddie Huang on F1 weekend to talk Sin City experiences. They talk about their dining during the weekend, give room service recommendations, and run through a How to Menu: Din Tai Fung edition.

Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying

Guest: Eddie Huang

Majordomo Media Producers: Kelsey Rearden and David Meyer

Video Producer: Victoria Valencia

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Thanksgiving Ask Dave and the Return of Pie Opinion Is Fact Nov 25, 2024

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With Thanksgiving on the horizon, Chris and Dave answer a cornucopia of Ask Dave questions from listeners like you about Thanksgiving food and traditions. They follow it up by revisiting Pie Opinion Is Fact, where they blind taste test an assortment of their favorite holiday pie, the underrated key lime, to find the best pie that you can get.

Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying

Video Producers: Ira Chute and Victoria Valencia

Audio: Ira Chute and Victoria Valencia

Majordomo Media Producers: Kelsey Rearden and David Meyer

Additional Production Supervision: Noelle Cornelio

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The Philly Report—A Chef Profile on Marc Vetri, and a World Cup of Snacks: Wawa Edition Nov 21, 2024

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On today's episode, Dave is in Philadelphia, home of acclaimed chef Marc Vetri. With multiple planned stops at Vetri’s restaurants, Dave takes a deep dive into his impact on Italian cuisine in America. Afterward, Dave describes surviving his complicated Wawa shopping experience, and completes a World Cup of Snacks, bringing back tasty memories from childhood and creating new ones.

Host: Dave Chang

Video Producers: Victoria Valencia and Ira Chute

Audio: Victoria Valencia and Ira Chute

Majordomo Media producers: Kelsey Rearden and David Meyer

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Airing Grocery Grievances and Help Us Understand Nov 18, 2024

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Dave and Chris discuss grocery selections and food portions that need improvement. They also answer questions that their kids may have for them, and it is clear, as it is to most parents, that they might not know how many things work.

Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying

Video Producer: Ira Chute and Victoria Valencia

Audio: Ira Chute and Victoria Valencia

Majordomo Media Producers: Kelsey Rearden and David Meyer

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Staying Ahead of the Curve With Tom Colicchio Nov 14, 2024

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After last episode’s Chef Profile on Dave’s old boss and legendary chef Tom Colicchio, Tom joins Dave and Chris for an interview about his culinary journey and his new book, ‘Why I Cook.’ Tom reflects on some standout moments from a long and accomplished career, reminisces about what Dave was like in his kitchen, and gives insight on how to be confident and constantly be ahead of the curve.

Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying

Guest: Tom Colicchio

Video Producer: Victoria Valencia

Audio: Victoria Valencia

Majordomo Media Producers: Noelle Cornelio, Kelsey Rearden, and David Meyer

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A Chef's Profile, an Ask Dave, and Myriad MOIFs Nov 11, 2024

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Dave and Chris do a deep dive on a legendary chef who will join them next episode: Tom Colicchio. Tom is much more than a 'Top Chef' judge; he’s a culinary icon. They talk about his influence on New American and international cuisine, Tom’s unique point of view, his activism, and his approach to food. After an informative discussion about Tom, stay tuned for an Ask Dave and rapid-fire MOIF session.

Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying

Video Producer: Victoria Valencia

Majordomo Media Producers: Kelsey Rearden and David Meyer

Additional Production Supervision: Noelle Cornelio

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Flavor Chases Nutrition With Marco Canora Nov 07, 2024

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Dave and Marco reflect on their time together in the East Village and how the area has changed in the 20 years since they opened restaurants there (3:58). Dave, Chris, and Marco also talk about Marco’s restaurant, Hearth, celebrating its 21st anniversary, as well as his personal journey toward nutrition and good health, which culminated in the creation of his bone broth company: Brodo. Brodo celebrates its 10th anniversary this year (14:20). They then finish with a session of futuristic Buy or Sell (45:32).

Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying

Guest: Marco Canora

Video Producer: Victoria Valencia

Majordomo Media Production: Noelle Cornelio, Kelsey Rearden, and David Meyer

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Defining Excellence in Food with Roy Shvartzapel Nov 04, 2024

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In this episode, Dave and Chris jump into a DADS conversation before welcoming back Chef Roy Shvartzapel of From Roy who explains the art of panettone making. Then, the three discuss how personal preferences and subjective tastes shape our understanding of excellence in food, challenging us to redefine what makes food truly great.

Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying

Guest: Roy Shvartzapel

Video Producer: Victoria Valencia

Majordomo Media Productions: Noelle Cornelio, Kelsey Rearden, and David Meyer

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Cultivated Meat With Eric Schulze Oct 31, 2024

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Dave and Chris have an intellectual discussion about the future of meat and cultivated meat with expert Eric Schulze. They chat about the environmental benefits of cultivated meat and “photomolecular” science. The trio then talks through the “OK, Boomer” attitude regarding climate change, the debate over “scaffolding” in cultivated meat, the timeline of cultivated meat to the market, and beyond. Dave and Chris finish with a new MOIF about the huge rise (metaphorical, it’s unleavened) of the versatile and tasty lavash in Dave’s bread rankings.

Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying

Guest: Eric Schulze

Video Producer: Victoria Valencia

Majordomo Media Production: Noelle Cornelio, Kelsey Rearden, and David Meyer

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A Dinner Dilemma and Noodle Cook-Off Recap Oct 28, 2024

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In this episode, Dave and Chris dive into an everyday predicament: the internal struggle of wondering whether they should let someone know that there is food on their face. Plus, a behind-the-scenes recap of the 'Dinner Time Live' holiday noodle cook-off episode!

Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying

Video Producer: Victoria Valencia

Majordomo Media Productions: Noelle Cornelio and Kelsey Rearden

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