The Dave Chang Show

Latest Episodes:

Finger Foods for Toddlers, Dad Feeding Fails, and Dave’s Hypothetical Day of Eating With Taylor Swift Nov 09, 2023

Show notes

Dave kicks off the episode talking about his experience at the Momofuku corporate retreat, where he exercises restraint in making a witty quip—and ponders what that says about himself.

Chris Ying joins the pod and the two get into an Ask Dave/Dads hybrid segment about the best finger foods to start feeding a toddler, and some of the rookie mistakes they’ve made as dads when it comes to feeding their kids.

Pro Football Food Weekly features a matchup between Carolina and Chicago, and the results are surprising—including some delicious foods from the Carolinas that deserve more shine.

The Mini-MOIF has Dave attempt to create a day of eating with Taylor Swift in New York … things take a turn when Dave completely bombs the assignment by listing what he would do if he were completely alone.

Finally, Dave, Chris, and Euno talk about three popular Chinese American fast-food options, and which one reigns supreme.

Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying

Producers: Victoria Valencia and Euno Lee

Additional Production Supervision: Cory McConnell

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Late-Night Eats, Preparing for Stress as an Entrepreneur, and Public Phone Etiquette Nov 06, 2023

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Dave weighs in on the state of Korean food, and ruminates on whether giving the cuisine the “modern” treatment makes sense given its rustic and highly intuitive roots. He also weighs in on current plating practices, and his preferences when it comes to how the food shows up to the diner (including a distaste for trendy geometric shapes).

"Ask Dave" sees Dave offer encouragement and practical advice (as well as some commiseration) to an entrepreneur who is facing significant challenges with securing investors.

For "Slice," Dave adjudicates on the public use of cell phones – including the right time to use Facetime in public, the one dude on a conference call using his air pods at the coffee shop, and the one magic zone where all public phone etiquette rules go out the window.

Finally, the discussion turns to the best late night foods and how to think about eating while drunk as opposed to more “civilized” late night eats – and some potential hangover cures.

Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying

Producers: Victoria Valencia and Euno Lee

Additional Production Supervision: Cory McConnell

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The Drunkest Town in America, How to Eat Mochi Ice Cream, and Burrito Stories Nov 02, 2023

Show notes

Dave is joined by Chris as the pair ruminate further on the direction of the restaurant industry, particularly as it relates to the ability to emulate live experiences. Dave circles back on his experience with the Apple Vision Pro headset, and tries to forecast what diners will prioritize out of their restaurant experiences.

If Dave could do three other jobs for one day, what would he do? The answer to the question leads to Dave uncovering a possible new calling.

Chris and Dave get into a Pro Football Food Weekly and the focus is on Nashville, Tennessee. Dave sings the Music City’s praises for its contributions to American cuisine while also pondering if it’s the drunkest city in America.

Finally, Chris and Dave play a game of Overrated/Underrated, and get into the world of airport lounges, Chipotle burritos, and the proper way to eat a mochi ice cream.

Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying

Producers: Victoria Valencia and Euno Lee

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The Changing Landscape of Dining and Eating, NBA Players Analogized to Chefs, and Top Five Spanish Tourist-Trap Foods Oct 30, 2023

Show notes

It’s a DCS After Dark (kind of) as Dave weighs in on the current state of the restaurant industry and the way people think about eating versus dining—and why people might want to take a moment to meditate on what the difference between the two concepts means to them.

Three Things sees Dave drop some wisdom for young cooks and aspiring chefs in the form of three (OK, four) things cooks should be practicing.

Slice gets into a very relatable (and equally awkward) conundrum: What do you do when someone cooks something for you and it’s just not that tasty? Dave recounts a story about a cupcake from his grade school days that threw him into that position and the lengths he went to to preserve a new classmate’s feelings.

Dave is asked by Euno about who, if anyone, could be the “Victor Wembanyama of chefs.” After declaring that there is no genius among chefs (and explaining his rationale), Davestradamus turns the conversation to comparing NBA players to chefs.

Finally, Dave answers an Ask Dave about Spain’s biggest tourist-trap foods, in addition to the Spanish foods he wishes he could eat right now.

Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying

Guest: Euno Lee

Producers: Victoria Valencia and Euno Lee

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So You Wanna … Build a YouTube Culinary Empire? With Andrew Rea Oct 26, 2023

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Dave dials in from New York City to talk about the things he misses about the city he considered his home, including the experience of feeling like a stranger. Things get poignant as Dave talks about how much he misses walking through the streets and about feeling like New York wasn’t his home for the first time in more than two decades.

Slice talks about an interesting conundrum that Dave is facing—being in town and not telling any of his friends about it, and the pangs of guilt (or not) that follow.

Pro Football Food Weekly breaks down a surprisingly close matchup between Tampa Bay and Buffalo, as Dave sings the praises of the beef on weck but gives Bern’s Steak House of Tampa Bay some much-overdue national attention.

Dave is then joined by Andrew Rea, the host of Binging With Babish, and the two catch up and talk about perfectionism, learning to accept and take advantage of mistakes, and Rea’s new cookbook, 'Basics With Babish.'

Host: Dave Chang

Guests: Andrew Rea and Euno Lee

Producers: Victoria Valencia and Euno Lee

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Meat and Threes, Underappreciated Po’boys, and Dave’s Boba Order Oct 23, 2023

Show notes

Dave and Chris Ying hop on the pod “fresh” off the flight from New Orleans. The two bring up an unlikely hero in the New Orleans sandwich debate—the roast beef and cheeseburger po’boy, which Dave suggests is superior to the fried oyster and fried shrimp versions.

Dave recounts his experience eating with 'Thursday Night Football' analyst, former All-Pro offensive tackle, and Louisiana native Andrew Whitworth, before getting into a quick Slice about how he appreciated the charm of operational inefficiencies at Domilise’s.

The fellas then get into a mini MOIF and assemble their meat-and-three dream teams, their favorite boba orders, and how essential it is to eat sushi at the bar (and not a dining room table).

Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying

Producers: Victoria Valencia and Euno Lee

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Dave and Chris Eat in New Orleans, the Worst Type of Diner on the Planet, and New Orleans Vs. Jacksonville Oct 19, 2023

Show notes

It’s the return of Dave After Dark: New Orleans edition as Dave records from Louisiana and gets into traveling with Chris Ying to the Big Easy. He kicks off the episode by naming the three dishes he must eat every time he visits New Orleans.

Dave and Chris then recount a story of eating at a restaurant and overhearing possibly the worst type of diner on the planet; and they discuss why Dave wants to meet more of these types of people.

The week’s Pro Football Food Weekly gets into the matchup between the New Orleans Saints and Jacksonville Jaguars, but New Orleans’s robust representation in the five Ss proves far too much for the humble offerings of northeastern Florida.

Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying

Producers: Victoria Valencia and Euno Lee

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Dave’s Favorite Seasonal Ingredients, the Grocery Store Price Conundrum, and the Future of Restaurant Service Oct 16, 2023

Show notes

Dave kicks off the episode by talking about his favorite seasonal ingredients—from matsutake mushrooms to chinook to ramps, and his reasons for each.

This episode’s Ask Dave segment gets into the high prices Americans are facing in grocery stores, and whether Dave, as a former chef, is any more or less susceptible to them.

Finally, Dave gets into a Davestradamus where he talks about the future of restaurant service, and whether automation is capable of eliminating the need for servers (and if the self-checkout at the grocery store is ever going to reach critical mass to replace checkout clerks).

Host: Dave Chang and Chris Ying

Guest: Euno Lee

Producers: Victoria Valencia and Euno Lee

Additional Production Supervision: Cory McConnell

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Dave’s 'Thursday Night Football' Experience, Revisiting London, and PFFW: Kansas City Vs. Denver Oct 12, 2023

Show notes

Dave kicks off the show by talking about his experience filming 'Thursday Night Football,' including his amazement at the production work that goes on behind the scenes.

He then moves on to his recent 48-hour trip to London for work; he recounts his old days and explains his discomfort with the stark differences in wealth on display.

The episode’s Slice covers an awkward foray into remembering to read posted boarding notices as Dave commits a travel faux pas (and Chris Ying gleefully piles on).

Pro Football Food Weekly sees a potentially lopsided matchup, both in food and football, between Kansas City and Denver.

Chris and Dave both drop their upset picks of the week, including a massive sandwich mismatch between NYC and Buffalo.

Dave brings it home with a quick Ask Dave about kimbap, answering the question: Are you supposed to eat kimbap in one bite?

Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying

Producers: Victoria Valencia and Euno Lee

Additional Production Supervision: Cory McConnell

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So You Wanna Be … a Hunter? With Steven Rinella Oct 09, 2023

Show notes

It’s a meaty episode as Dave talks about the three things he looks for in a steak house before being joined by hunter, conservationist, and MeatEater founder Steven Rinella.

Steven and Dave discuss a variety of topics, including meat consumption, demystifying the meaning of “gamy” when it comes to the taste of wild meats, and Steven’s aversion to store-bought meats.

The two also talk about their hunting and fishing adventures and then get into the ethics of hunting and the public perception of the hobby, as well as some tips for beginning hunters.

Host: Dave Chang

Guest: Steven Rinella

Producers: Victoria Valencia, Cory McConnell, and Euno Lee

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