The Dave Chang Show

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Tiptoeing Around Tipping, Creating the Best Chef of All Time, and the Restaurant Next Door May 08, 2023

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Dave and Chris discuss tipping etiquette, including Chris’s not-at-all-shameful “college bar tip” situation, before giving a rundown on creating the Ultimate Chef, taking multiple elements of being a chef and highlighting the best. Finally, Euno joins the pod to introduce a new game: the Best, Most Essential, Hottest, Sexiest, Crispiest, Juiciest, Must-Try Restaurant Guide, a.k.a. Restaurant Next Door.

Host: Dave Chang & Chris Ying

Guest: Euno Lee

Producer: Victoria Valencia, Cory McConnell, Gabi Marler, Euno Lee

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Breaking the Algorithm (and Parking Lines), Dave Eats INPARADISE, Sleeping on the Couch, and Solo Dad May 04, 2023

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Dave and Chris kick off the show talking about advances and limitations in AI and ways to break from the algorithm. The conversation then turns to Dave’s atrocious parking job at the Spotify Studios, foibles in pronunciation, and Dave’s experience at Taiwanese buffet INPARADISE. The show rounds out with a segment about sleeping with partners (literally), in which Chris perilously flirts with sleeping on the couch for the rest of his life. Dave caps it off with Solo Dad tips, including a bath time splash zone.

Host: Dave Chang & Chris Ying

Producer: Victoria Valencia, Cory McConnell, Gabi Marler, Euno Lee

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The Origins of Fat Washing, Top Five Fruits, and the Bar Test With Dave Arnold May 01, 2023

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Dave Arnold joins Dave Chang and Chris Ying 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 gives his “bar test” that 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, Cory McConnell, Gabi Marler, and Euno Lee

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Majordomo Media Studio Update and How to Menu at Hat Yai in Portland Apr 27, 2023

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Dave gives an update about his commencement speech at USC, not being invited to the South Korean state dinner, and developments for content at the Majordomo Media Studio. Later, Dave and Chris try to come up with the optimal order for four at Hat Yai Restaurant in Portland.

Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying

Guests: Euno Lee

Producer: Victoria Valencia, Cory McConnell, Gabi Marler

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Mexico’s Top Five Locations for Mexican Cuisine, Asada Invites, and Taco Madness With Bricia Lopez and Javier Cabral Apr 24, 2023

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This episode begins with an introduction to two very influential figures in Oaxacan cuisine and Mexican food culture in the U.S., Mexican-American authors Bricia Lopez and Javier Cabral. Oaxacan restaurateur Bricia brought food for Dave and Chris from her Los Angeles restaurant, Guelaguetza. As they enjoy chile relleno and tamale mole, a discussion sparks about proper etiquette when ordering food in a foreign language. Javier, who is the editor-in-chief of L.A. Taco, then shares his advice with the group. Dave asks the coauthors to share their top five locations for food in Mexico, which leads to a discussion that journeys through the beautiful country and its cuisine. Later, they share all of the details of their new book ‘Asada: The Art of Mexican-Style Grilling.’ Bricia describes an asada for Dave and Chris, and extends an invite along with rules for attendance. The pambazo conversation from last episode continues as the guests taste test Dave’s recommendation for pombazos in L.A., and give their blessing. The conversation wraps with Javier sharing that L.A. Tacos' Taco Madness 2023 is coming up on May 6th.

Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying

Guests: Bricia Lopez and Javier Cabral

Producer: Victoria Valencia, Cory McConnell, Gabi Marler

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Speaking About Food With Authority I Pambazos, Food Snobs, and Food Ranking Culture Apr 20, 2023

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This episode begins with Dave and Chris taking us on a journey through their favorite snacks at Spotify headquarters. Dave then realizes that he could make a delicious pozole using one of the snacks found in the lobby. This discovery then sparks a discussion about whether or not chefs should create their own take on cultural favorites. Dave, Chris, and Euno later share that they came upon a random food truck where Dave ended up discovering a new dish to love: pambazo (a Mexican sandwich made with pambazo bread, and dipped and fried in red sauce). This led Dave to wonder when a person has the right to recommend and/or rank food for others. The guys also discuss whether or not “best of” lists help or hurt restaurants. They wrap up the episode by discussing Dine L.A. Restaurant Week and when it's time to introduce or scrap food dishes at a restaurant.

Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying

Guest: Euno Lee

Producer: Cory McConnell, Victoria Valencia, Gabi Marler

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Film vs. Food Criticism I Top 5 Culinary Cultures & Pizza with Maia and Alex Shibutani Apr 17, 2023

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Dave and Chris are joined by two-time Olympic medalists, figure skaters Maia and Alex Shibutani. The “Shib Sibs” dropped in to talk about their new children’s book titled ‘Amazing: Asians and Pacific Islanders Who Inspire Us All,’ which Dave is on the cover of. They also bring mystery gifts from Japan and chat all things pizza. The episode begins with a comparison of film vs. food criticism and consumption. Later Euno Lee joins the discussion for a new segment called Top 5. This week they rank the top five culinary cultures, as well as the top five Asian countries for cuisine.

Hosts: Dave Chang & Chris Ying

Guests: Maia and Alex Shibutani, Euno Lee

Producer: Cory McConnell and Victoria Valencia

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Baseball, Culinary Battleship, and Consumer Product Goods With Melissa Facchina and Marguerite Mariscal Apr 13, 2023

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Dave and Chris deliver a very special episode as they are joined by Momofuku CEO Marguerite Mariscal and Siddhi Capital co-founder Melissa Facchina to talk about consumer product goods, and to take an in-depth look at the finance aspect of working in the food industry. Before that discussion, they introduce a new segment—a game called Price Fixing With Euno Lee. For this game, Dave and Chris take turns guessing the cost of menu items at different restaurants listed by Euno. Also included in this episode is a discussion about the evolution of baseball, and the lack of evolution with food that you can buy at a baseball game.Hosts: Dave Chang & Chris Ying

Guests: Marguerite Mariscal, Melissa Fachinna, and Euno Lee

Producer: Cory McConnell, Victoria Valencia, Gabi Marler

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Buying and Selling Current Food Trends With Noelle Cornelio and Euno Lee Apr 06, 2023

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Dave and Chris are joined by Euno Lee and Noelle Cornelio to play a game of “culinary arbitrage,” otherwise known as buying and selling. The group, moderated and judged by Euno, takes turns justifying the reasons to buy or sell current trends in the food world. Instacart, boneless wings, buffets, and butter flights are all on the chopping block in this episode. Plus: a discussion surrounding the best city in the U.S. for Japanese food, and Japanese baseball phenom Shohei Ohtani takes off after the game. Dave also talks about delivering a memorable commencement speech at an upcoming graduation.Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying

Guests: Noelle Cornelio and Euno Lee

Producers: Cory McConnell, Victoria Valencia, Gabi Marler

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Medical Avengers Are a Real Thing Apr 03, 2023

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Are chefs athletes? Is cooking a sport? These are all questions that Dave and Chris tackle during this episode, which leads to a discussion around whether or not restaurants should release a kitchen staff injury report for consumers akin to an athlete injury report. Later, Dr. Sarah Burgdorf joins the conversation to discuss all things infectious diseases due to Dave’s 2x bout with shingles. They also discover that UCSD is not a party school, and that assisted living might be better than it sounds.

Hosts: Dave Chang, Chris Ying

Guest: Dr. Sarah Burgdorf

Producer: Cory McConnell, Victoria Valencia, Gabi Marler

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