Dave interviews and catches up with chef and restaurateur Michael Mina (8:45). They discuss the significance of Michael Mina's Aqua restaurant, how he changed kitchen systems for the better, and the expectations put on a chef vs. a restaurateur. Dave then answers a protein-focused Ask Dave before making a lobster pot pie à la Mina himself (51:27) and testing a new segment with show favorites Chris Ying and Noelle Cornelio (1:17:48). Learn more about the Mina Group: https://theminagroup.com/ Learn more about Michael Mina's Bourbon Steak in San Francisco at the St. Francis: https://www.bourbonsteak.com/location/san-francisco/ Learn more about Bourbon Steak DC: https://www.bourbonsteakdc.com/ Learn more about Masters of Scale: https://mastersofscale.com/ Listen to Dave's interview with Guy Kawasaki at Masters of Scale: https://guykawasaki.com/from-chef-to-dad-david-changs-new-definition-of-success/ Learn more about Michael Mina's restaurant with Ayesha Curry: https://internationalsmoke.com/ Learn more about Michael Mina's new bourbon speakeasy with Stephen Curry: https://the8thrule.com/ Listen to our Protein episode with Michael Ormsbee: https://open.spotify.com/episode/24ogvRPFU70iUr4JLGafJZ?si=qNw73UNQQtauCyXbgoP3eg Learn more about Noma: https://noma.dk/ Try Claude for free today at Claude.ai/DaveChang Host: Dave Chang Guest: Michael Mina Majordomo Media Producer: David Meyer Majordomo Media Coordinator: Molly O’Keeffe Spotify Producer: Felipe Guilhermino Editor: Stefano Sanchez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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