The Dave Chang Show

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DCS Creative Lab: Gnocchi May 14, 2026

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Dave makes a dish from his past, Marco Canora's gnocchi from his days at Hearth. It's been over 20 years, but Dave can still remember the kitchen like it was yesterday.

Food serves as time travel, taking him back in time as he makes this 2-ingredient dish and a beurre monté.

Grateful for his time there and reminiscing on what he learned, Dave also does a lot of work with only 2 ingredients, resulting in a dish that is fluffy, pillowy, and delicious.

Past episode with Marco Canora: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4HEeArPj4KXL46B2uETTyA?si=lo1ha5oDRyWHV8wUl4wsWw
Hearth: https://www.restauranthearth.com/
Ramen Gnocchi on Mind of a Chef: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_7hKfQS_Cw
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South Beach Steak, Steakhouse Sides, Coco Bread, and Being Comfortable Being Uncomfortable with Udonis Haslem May 11, 2026

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Dave makes a 'South Beach' steak and pairs it with coco-bread-Parker House rolls, a wedge salad, a baked potato, and more for Udonis Haslem, NBA on Prime Studio Analyst.

Dave and UD talk about UD's diet transformation before the NBA, Heat culture, becoming comfortable with being uncomfortable, and parenting kids who play sports.

They also discuss the cities NBA players love to go to, and the intimidating credit card game the team plays to determine who pays the bill.

Check out Udonis Haslem on Amazon Prime NBA: https://www.primevideo.com/sports

Learn more about Mr. Chow: https://www.mrchow.com/

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

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DCS Prep: Steakhouse Sides May 07, 2026

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Dave has a guest coming in soon (like, 2 hours soon), and he's got a lot to get done in a short period of time.
He's got salad to make, potatoes to bake, dry rubs to blend, and bread to tend!
Watch Dave set up his mise en place, prep, and make some of these delicious dishes as he tries to stay out of the weeds...and give some good tips on cooking steakhouse sides.
Check out our episode with Chris Young: https://open.spotify.com/episode/728ebNLA0FFjinl9UAsFrD?si=KLPtpyDETtaVzoAeGyfYCw
Learn more about SOS Chefs: https://sos-chefs.com/
Learn more about Benton's: https://shop.bentonscountryham.com/

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DCS Impromptu Creative Lab: Conch Salad and Kartoffelklösse, German Potato Dumplings May 04, 2026

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Dave preps two fairly unfamiliar dishes for an upcoming shoot: a conch salad and makes kartoffelklösse, German potato dumplings.
He learns on the job as he makes these, as well as talks about the dark art of sandbagging, why a food mill is superior to a ricer, and a recent sleep issue.
Dave also remembers that he's making the potato dumplings for TV, so he makes some adjustments once he realizes they're not for immediate consumption...
Watch Dave test his German pronunciation skills and show his potato dumplings with the NBA on Prime team: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CjL1GY-xPbk
Learn more about Kabawa: https://www.momofuku.com/restaurants/kabawa
Learn more about Haenyeo with Dave Chang at the Pyeongchang 2018 Olympics: https://x.com/davidchang/status/961985335407333376?s=20
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DCS Creative Lab: Steakhouse Sides Apr 30, 2026

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Dave practices some steakhouse sides that he'll be serving to an upcoming guest. From a wedge salad to double-stuffed potatoes to creamed spinach, he knows the steakhouse classics, and he's getting them ready.
He also reveals a secret to a great steak sauce, which may be unexpected.
Dave takes some of his wedge salad ingredients and sautés the iceberg lettuce as well... and declares it king of lettuces!
Watch our previous episode with Todd McShay and Steve Muench: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4c860LcRk6TdaHaGXXTZ1k?si=ctg9BdF-SaaR7aZLc5oZYA
Learn more about Benton's Country Ham: https://shop.bentonscountryham.com/
Learn more about Craft: https://www.craftrestaurant.com/
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Steak, Rösti, Béarnaise, a Dave Chang Show Combine, and the NFL Draft with Todd McShay and Steve Muench Apr 27, 2026

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It's NFL draft week, and Dave is making a steak, rösti, tomato-onion salad, and more for The McShay Show team, Todd McShay, NFL Draft Analyst & Host, and Steve Muench, Co-Host.
The three talk about how to analyze talent on the football field and in the kitchen, the mindset it takes to be great, and whether using analytics has gone too far or not far enough.
Todd and Steve also compete in the first Dave Chang Show Combine, testing their food-related skills in the hopes of earning a steak upgrade.
Watch The McShay Show: https://www.theringer.com/podcasts/the-todd-mcshay-show
Check out the McShay Report: https://mcshay-report.beehiiv.com/
Check out Perone's Italian Gourmet sauce: https://peronesgourmetitalian.com/
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Tteokgalbi, Hoe-deopbap, Role Models, and K-Everything with Daniel Dae Kim Apr 23, 2026

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Dave makes tteokgalbi, a delicious beef dish, and hoe-deopbap, a tasty fish-and-rice dish, for his guest, Daniel Dae Kim, Host & Executive Producer of K-EVERYTHING.
The pair talks about role models and representation, Daniel's career path, and their roots as Korean Americans.
Dave and Daniel also discuss Busan and seafood, the next benchmarks they hope to see in their respective industries, and a backhanded compliment Dave will never forget.
Watch K-Everything on CNN starting May 9th: https://www.cnn.com/world/k-everything
Watch Avatar: The Last Airbender on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/80237957
Follow Daniel Dae Kim on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danieldaekim/
Watch Dave learn about his family history on Finding Your Roots: https://ca.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/korean-immigration-20th-century-video/finding-your-roots-season-eight/
Check out Nami Nori: https://www.naminori.us/
Check out The Joint: https://jointseafood.com/
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DCS Creative Lab: Hamburg + Mayo Salad Sandwiches Apr 20, 2026

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Dave tests out some Yoshoku-style dishes of potato salad, egg salad, and hamburg steak for upcoming guests. The hamburg steak gets a makeover with panko-crusting, which leads to a sando worth singing for.

He discusses the 70/30 rule of meat to fat ratio, homemade mayonnaise and emulsions, and explains binchotan.

Will these dishes make it onto a menu soon? Only one way to find out.

Watch our recent episode with Mina Kimes: https://open.spotify.com/episode/78Jzka2mBY9YR91I5uqEPt?si=fl7ZCDZqTj6mlEFIZToteA
Learn more about Kewpie: https://www.kewpieshop.com/collections/kewpie-mayonnaise?srsltid=AfmBOop6F1mS_-D1_l9ugYW1tMZ85r9KqQhQf3v7LdtY04xlDiX85SAW
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The Masters Food and Championship Dinner, #1 Mystery of the Year, and Plating with Chris Ying Apr 16, 2026

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Dave is at the Masters again, but this time a mystery is afoot. Dave and Chris Ying talk through potential solutions to the case, and decide on one not to Dave's liking.
What is to Dave's liking is the food at the Masters, as well as how screen-free the experience it is. With no phones allowed, it's one of the few places where everyone is truly in the moment.
They close with an Ask Dave regarding learning about those who had big impacts on modern cuisine, as well as a MOIF about when to pack.
Learn more about The Masters: https://www.masters.com/index.html
Watch last year's Masters episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5nX43h47XNjoMpxIpDzGbK?si=MVXFSZQQQnK_Y6KEDGpTxg
Watch Dave at the Masters in 2019: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2xgNVuhIHMs
Learn more about Astrance: https://www.astranceparis.fr/
Watch Untold: Chess Mates: https://www.netflix.com/title/81582391
Learn more about Destroyer: https://destroyer.la/
Check out America's Culinary Cup: https://www.cbs.com/shows/americas-culinary-cup/
Learn more about St. JOHN: https://stjohnrestaurant.com/
Learn more about Troisgros: https://www.troisgros.fr/en/
Learn more about L'Arpège: https://www.alain-passard.com/en/
Check out The McShay Show: https://www.theringer.com/podcasts/the-todd-mcshay-show
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Gluten-Free Schnitzel, Game Shows, Korean Traits, and Parenting with Mina Kimes Apr 13, 2026

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Dave has his friend, ESPN NFL analyst Mina Kimes, on the show, and he makes one of her favorite dishes in Los Angeles, a schnitzel...but with an even more L.A. twist: making it gluten-free.
He also prepares an accompanying lemon purée and chicken soup, as well as some cabbage for a tonkatsu-esque twist.
The duo talks about their disparate celebrity game show experiences, their shared and differing Korean traits, as well as parenting and allergies.
To close, they discuss a little football over an impromptu milkshake attempt.
Check out the Mina Kimes Show featuring Lenny: https://open.spotify.com/show/6iF7cYu0JmmHns3t8dKz93?si=820ca4700d8c4ac0
Follow Mina Kimes on Twitter: x.com/minakimes
Follow Mina Kimes on Instagram: www.instagram.com/mina_kimes/?
Watch Dave's first attempt at schnitzel for Mina: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4ciFvplWyPnEtb7ucguQaZ?si=d-CASVcWSr-Z5z29D5-TEA
Watch Dave's second attempt at schnitzel for Mina:
Watch Dinner Time Live: https://www.netflix.com/title/81748864
Check out Mina Kimes' Celebrity Jeopardy! episode: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt36833960/
Check out Mina Kimes help Dave on 'Celebrity "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?"': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_tmkOI6bWKs
Check out Dave and Mina on Celebrity Family Feud: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BpiOu1DV3rs&t=5s
Watch our previous episode with Mina Kimes and Pablo Torre about their time Celebrity Family Feud: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2z7DjsVNZBDpQU3dGq94z5?si=F2Qjr4pqRUKdaC0FrE1XDw
Watch Mina Kimes discuss her Celebrity Jeopardy! mistake with Pablo Torre: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cuHta5ucZGo
Check out Mina Kimes on The Great American Baking Show: Celebrity Big Game: https://therokuchannel.roku.com/details/3a7325618de5b32166a712f41facd508/the-great-american-baking-show-celebrity-big-game-s2-e1-big-game-special-2026
Learn more about Highly Likely: https://www.itshighlylikely.com/
Watch Dave cook for Julius Randle: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0BWP9vYR5Ig
Learn more about Häagen-Dazs: https://www.icecream.com/us/en/brands/haagen-dazs
Learn more about McConnell's Ice Cream: https://mcconnells.com/
Learn more about Antico Nuovo: https://www.anticonuovo-la.com/
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