'Best of Dave Chang Show': Cooking as an Art, With Jerry Saltz
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dave is revisiting some of his favorite episodes and interviews for his ‘Best of Dave Chang Show’...
Best of EeeeeatsCon, Ireland’s Greatest Culinary Contributions, and Four Walls Whiskey With Glenn Howerton
13 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dave and Chris are live from Infatuation L.A.’s food festival, EeeeeatsCon, with special guest 'It...
Overrated French Foods, Where to Eat in Copenhagen, and Delete Yelper: Benu SF
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dave is joined by Chris Ying as the two kick things off with a Delete Yelper: Benu. The analysis of ...
Rules of a Restaurant Playlist, Dave Returns to Hamlet’s Kitchen, and Price Fixing
25 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dave is joined by Chris Ying for an episode in which the two discuss the Courvoisier club, the endur...
Underrated/Overrated: ’90s Edition, Book Tours, and How to Menu: Kopitiam With Rachel Khong
22 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dave is joined by Chris Ying and Rachel Khong to discuss Rachel’s latest novel, 'Real Americans,' ...
Dave’s Masters Champions Dinner Theory, Effective Plating, and Menu Formatting
18 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dave’s Masters Champions Dinner Theory, Effective Plating, and Menu Formatting Dave is joined by C...
Pizza Potluck and Buy or Sell With Chris Bianco and Kelly Meinhardt
15 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dave is joined by Chris Ying and friends of the show Kelly Meinhardt and Chris Bianco. The group dis...
Discussing Momofuku Chili Crunch, With Marguerite Mariscal
12 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dave is joined by Momofuku CEO Marguerite Mariscal to talk about challenges and next steps with the ...
Reservation Cancellation, and the Glory of an All-You-Can-Eat French Buffet | My Opinion is Fact
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dave and Chris Ying discuss the pros and cons of charging a cancellation fee for reservations, three...
Seasoning Do’s and Don’ts and How to Menu at Town Hearth
04 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dave is joined by Chris Ying as the two discuss some principles of seasoning and eating at bachelor/...
Primary Source: Beef With Katie Flannery
01 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dave is joined by Chris Ying as the two discuss three things they look for in oysters. The two then ...
Dave’s Michelin Guide Tip, Dads: Eating Clean, and Restaurant Weight Classes | Ask Dave
28 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Ying joins Dave for a 'Dave Chang Show' After Dark as Dave answers mailbag questions on a vari...
OG Moves at a Korean BBQ and the Legacy of David Bouley
25 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dave is joined by Euno Lee to discuss the legacy of David Bouley and a step-by-step guide on how to ...
Quantifying Cooking Performance, and How to Menu: Musso & Frank’s Grill
21 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dave is joined by Chris Ying as the two discuss attempts to quantify the performance of cooks, both ...
Dave’s Ideal Restaurant Setup, and Planning Menus for 'Dinner Time Live'
18 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dave is joined by Chris Ying as the two discuss what happens behind the scenes, menu conception, and...
The Donut Dessert Origin Story and the Worst Season Finales in TV | Dave After Dark
14 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dave is joined by Chris Ying for a 'Dave Chang Show' After Dark. In this episode, Dave discusses a p...
Unspoken Rules of Korean BBQ, Everybody’s a Back Expert, and Yelping the Yelpers
11 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dave reports from Mexico and is joined (remotely) by Chris, where the duo discuss going to the docto...
Oscar Predictions and Movie Theater Snack Draft With Chris Bianco and Kelly Meinhardt
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Bianco and Kelly Meinhardt join Dave for a movie-themed episode. Kelly and Dave go down their ...
So You Wanna … Be a Seed-Stage Investor? With Steve Jang
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
So You Wanna … Be a Seed-Stage Investor? With Steve Jang Dave is joined by seed-stage investor and...
The Magic Tap, Platonic Ideal of a Breakfast Burrito, and Jollibee Spaghetti | My Opinion Is Fact
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dave and Chris share some big news before they get into an interesting mailbag: What five liquids wo...
Letting Go of Smartphones and How to Menu With Holbox in Los Angeles
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dave and Chris get into an episode fresh off of a recording of 'Dinner Time Live,' going into detail...
Three Go-To Celebration Restaurants and Revisiting Dave’s Unified Theory of Deliciousness
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dave is solo in this episode, which begins with Dave sharing three restaurants that he went to for c...
An NFL Lineman's Diet, Growing Up Samoan and Australia vs. Philadelphia with Jordan Mailata
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
NFL offensive lineman Jordan Mailata of the Philadelphia Eagles joins Dave and Chris Ying at the Sup...
Top 5 Asian Cuisines, Rotisseries vs. Trompos with Nico de Leon and Chase and Steff Valencia
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chef Nico de Leon and Chase and Steff Valencia of Lasita join Chris Ying and Dave at the Super Bowl ...
The History Behind Mister Jiu's and Debate Club: Dumplings vs. Noodles with Brandon Jew
12 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chef Brandon Jew and Chris Ying join Dave at the Super Bowl to talk about Brandon's entry in the Toy...
Dumplings Vs. Noodles, the Official Lunar Zodiac Ranking, and PFFW: Super Bowl Edition
08 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dave dishes on Lunar New Year topics, including whether dumplings or noodles are a better play and h...
Dave’s Theoretical Vegan Menu and Tips for Maximizing Home-Cooking Ingredients
05 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dave is joined by Chris Ying as the pair discuss recent developments with 'Dinner Time Live' and the...
Making Great Soups and Mise en Place at Home
01 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dave discusses the importance of mise en place for the home cook and goes solo and names, from memor...
Dave’s Jiu-Jitsu Experience, and the Episodic TV Mount Rushmore
29 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dave goes solo and talks about his Mount Rushmore of scripted TV shows. Other topics include Anthony...
'Dinner Time Live With David Chang': Preopening Diaries
25 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dave is joined by Chris Ying for a preview of Dave’s new Netflix show, 'Dinner Time Live With Davi...
Talk Show Cooking Foibles, and the Pronunciation Bee
22 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dave is joined by Chris Ying, Chris Bianco, and Kelly Meinhardt for Part 2 of a two-part episode. Da...
Chris Bianco’s Instagram Weakness and the Traffic Conundrum
18 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dave is joined by Chris Ying, Chris Bianco, and Kelly Meinhardt for the first of two episodes. Part ...
Eating Low-Carb on the Go, Partners: Diet Edition, and How to Menu
15 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dave and Chris continue to thrive through their Master of Your Domain challenge while playing How to...
Success in Situations, How Not to Criticize a Restaurant, and Price Fixing
11 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dave and Chris kick off the pod with a check-in on their Master of Your Domain challenge. They late...
Davestradamus: 2024 Food and Restaurant Predictions
08 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dave and Chris get into a forward-looking discussion about food and restaurant trends they think the...
Dave’s New Year's Resolutions and Master of Your Domain (Pt. 1)
04 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dave and Chris kick off the new year by reflecting on 2023’s New Year’s resolutions, setting som...
Buy or Sell with Chris Bianco and Kelly Meinhardt
28 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dave is joined by Chris Ying, Chris Bianco and Kelly Meinhardt for a game of Buy or Sell: 2024 Food ...
Atlas: San Sebastián With Kevin Patricio
21 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dave is joined by Basqueland Brewing cofounder and CEO Kevin Patricio to discuss travel and eating t...
Dave’s Favorite Bites, Restaurants, and Cities in 2023
18 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It’s time for a year-end roundup as Dave revisits his year in eating and time on the road. He give...
The Best Chinese Food in the U.S., and Beating Inertia
14 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dave opens the episode talking about a conversation he had with a friend’s teenage son, leading to...
Dads: Holiday Edition, and What to Get Your In-Laws | My Opinion is Fact
11 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Ying joins Dave for a holiday-themed episode. The two share a Dads segment where they talk abo...
Mr Chow and Black Exceptionalism With Van Lathan
07 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dave and Chris are joined by guest Van Lathan as they discuss the impact of TikTok food critic Keith...
The Right Way to Make an Omelet, and How to Make Every Sport Better
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dave gets into the episode talking about his experience in Abu Dhabi. His encounter with a 6,500-yea...
The Influence of Troisgros, Systems vs. Seasonal Cooking, and How to Pick a Place to Eat
30 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dave kicks off the episode with a theory: Are Japanese and Italian restaurants and steakhouses more ...
Dave’s Potluck Dream Team, Cashing in on Korean New Year, and Bad Yelp Reviews
27 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dave waxes nostalgic about the best Christmas gift he ever received as a kid before getting into a q...
Dave’s Ironclad Rule on Thanksgiving
23 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Ying joins Dave as they talk about Dave’s experiences working at the F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix...
Easy Dishes to Make at Home, the Power of Broth, and the Mind of a Home Cook | DCS Mailbag
20 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dave checks the mailbag from the F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix. Questions include how to do one’s honeym...
Dark Arts Thanksgiving Tips, Old Bay and J.O., and the Judas Principle
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What are the best ways to plan (and maybe cook) your Thanksgiving feast in advance? Dave weighs in w...
Three New Thanksgiving Traditions and So You Wanna … Be a Football Film Analyst? With Ben Solak
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dave starts the episode off with three Thanksgiving foods he thinks should be replaced, including hi...
Finger Foods for Toddlers, Dad Feeding Fails, and Dave’s Hypothetical Day of Eating With Taylor Swift
09 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dave kicks off the episode talking about his experience at the Momofuku corporate retreat, where he ...
Late-Night Eats, Preparing for Stress as an Entrepreneur, and Public Phone Etiquette
06 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dave weighs in on the state of Korean food, and ruminates on whether giving the cuisine the “moder...
The Drunkest Town in America, How to Eat Mochi Ice Cream, and Burrito Stories
02 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dave is joined by Chris as the pair ruminate further on the direction of the restaurant industry, pa...
The Changing Landscape of Dining and Eating, NBA Players Analogized to Chefs, and Top Five Spanish Tourist-Trap Foods
30 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It’s a DCS After Dark (kind of) as Dave weighs in on the current state of the restaurant industry ...
So You Wanna … Build a YouTube Culinary Empire? With Andrew Rea
26 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dave dials in from New York City to talk about the things he misses about the city he considered his...
Meat and Threes, Underappreciated Po’boys, and Dave’s Boba Order
23 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dave and Chris Ying hop on the pod “fresh” off the flight from New Orleans. The two bring up an ...
Dave and Chris Eat in New Orleans, the Worst Type of Diner on the Planet, and New Orleans Vs. Jacksonville
19 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It’s the return of Dave After Dark: New Orleans edition as Dave records from Louisiana and gets in...
Dave’s Favorite Seasonal Ingredients, the Grocery Store Price Conundrum, and the Future of Restaurant Service
16 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dave kicks off the episode by talking about his favorite seasonal ingredients—from matsutake mushr...
Dave’s 'Thursday Night Football' Experience, Revisiting London, and PFFW: Kansas City Vs. Denver
12 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dave kicks off the show by talking about his experience filming 'Thursday Night Football,' including...
So You Wanna Be … a Hunter? With Steven Rinella
09 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It’s a meaty episode as Dave talks about the three things he looks for in a steak house before bei...
The One Tailgate Dish to Rule Them All, What Dave Buys at the Korean Grocery Store, and L.A. Vs. Philadelphia Sandwiches
05 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dave kicks off the pod remotely from Washington, D.C., where he’s spent the week on assignment wit...
How Dave Picks Where to Eat, When to Give Up Your Seat on a Plane, and Top Five Rice Dishes
02 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dave is joined by Euno Lee for this episode, and they kick off the show by talking about Dave’s ti...
Bratwurst vs. Coneys, Crystal Chargers, and the Best Restaurant Bathrooms
28 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It’s another edition of Pro Football Food Weekly, or as one astute listener complained, “just an...
Picking Restaurants for Groups, the Best Airports for Food, and the One Bar Game Dave Wants to Master
25 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dave takes the reins solo on this episode and gets into Three Things he sees in a restaurant’s cut...
New York Vs. San Francisco, Things Dave Looks for in Restaurant Menus, and the Greatness of Graeter’s
21 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Chris joins Dave for a novel way of looking at NFL matchups: The Pro Football Food Weekly (or “PFF...
The Great Road Trip Convenience Store Draft, Three Moments to Time Travel to, and Can I Get a Drink?
18 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dave and Chris kick off the episode by discussing three moments in time they’d like to travel back...
Dave’s Solution for Beating Cold Callers, Favorite Action Movie Franchises, and Juice Rankings
14 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dave opens the episode with three things he did after school instead of homework—including using a...
The Most Ambitious Restaurants in Los Angeles, Chicago, and New York, and Cantonese Cuisine’s Survival
11 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dave and Chris wax nostalgic at the top of the episode talking about three things they ate in high s...
Is the Juice Worth the Squeeze?
07 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dave and Euno dig in on NFL kickoff weekend for an extended Three Things that Dave is looking out fo...
The Proper Way to Eat Oysters, Eating in Stockholm, and Personal Airspace
31 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dave and Chris kick off the episode talking about a … strange … take from the 'Ringer Fantasy Fo...
Dave’s Best Day of Eating in Tokyo, Cooling Down With Hot Food, and the Most Important Thing to Know for Aspiring Cooks
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dave kicks off the episode with a SLICE containing an interesting conundrum: What happens when a gro...
Best Breakfast Foods and Shohei Ohtani Is the Sexiest Man Alive | My Opinion Is Fact
24 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dave and Chris pick up their conversation from the previous episode with a discussion of Shohei Ohta...
Why Chefs Wear Chef Coats, Dave’s Worst Cuts and Burns, and IQ Tests
21 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dave is joined by Chris, and he opens up the show with an excuse for being late: a story about cooki...
Mischa, Death Metal, and the Relentless Drive to Innovate With Alex Stupak
17 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dave’s Three Things segment starts off with three things he loves about the show’s guest: a worl...
Don’t Ask Dave For Last-Minute Tables, and Which Group Would You Dine With?
14 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dave takes a Slice of Life segment talking about wedding attendance—and how his eagerness to atten...
Debate Club: Sandwiches, Being Late to Things, and When to Cancel a Restaurant Reservation
10 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dave starts the top of the show by talking about his personal journey through being punctual—and w...
How the Super Rich Eat at Restaurants, Three More Reasons to Stay Indoors, and Dental Hygiene
07 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dave and Chris kick off the episode with a quick update on the goings-on in the studio. Dave answers...
Who Wears Pajamas? Plus, Top Five Asian Cuisines Updated and Sleeping Quirks.
03 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dave kicks off the episode with three things about 'Oppenheimer'—including some recommendations to...
Best Pizza Topping Combination, Authenticity in Food, and the Future of Ingredient Sourcing | My Opinion is Fact
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dave is reunited with Chris Ying, and they kick off the episode by talking about ice cream on a trom...
Beer and Wine on Ice, Identifying Talent and Atlas: New York City with Brian Koppelman
27 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dave kicks off the segment talking about his first take, and how he misses recording with his co-hos...
In Search of the Perfect S’mores Method, Quenelles, and Human-Centered Design With MJ Truong
24 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dave and Chris start the episode off with the Approval Matrix, where they discuss their approval (or...
Have We Reached Peak Korean Food? Plus, How to Menu: Nolia Kitchen
20 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dave and Chris kick things off with a "How to Menu" of chef Jeffrey Harris’s Cincinnati restaurant...
The Perfect First-Date Restaurant and So You Wanna … Be One of the Best Restaurant Operators in the World? With Ron Parker
17 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dave and Chris start off with an Ask Dave question, where a listener asks about the perfect first-da...
What “Excuse Me” Really Means, the Hefeweizen Principle, and the Bar Order Apotheosis
13 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dave and Chris open up with an observation about the true meaning of the phrase “excuse me,” bef...
Why You Should Stay Indoors, Reservation Hacks, and So You Wanna … Be an Expediter?
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dave opens up the show with jobs he would have wanted to do if he was 22 years old, which turns into...
Inside the MDM Studio With Dave and Chris ... and Shelf-Stable Crab Cakes
06 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dave and Chris record an episode of the podcast from the Majordomo Media Studios, where they talk ab...
Neighbors, a Change of Heart on Instapot, and Iru With Tunde Wey
29 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dave and Chris talk themselves into a change of heart on the Instapot. The conversation then turns t...
So You Wanna … Go to Culinary School?
26 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dave explores the decision to go to culinary school, including alternatives to the system in countri...
Nikola Jokic and Spotting Latent Talent With Kevin O’Connor, Plus Learning to Live With Blindness With Andrew Leland
22 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It’s a double-guest extravaganza as The Ringer senior staff writer Kevin O’Connor joins Dave and...
Courting NBA Free Agents, the Flatulence Window for Partners, and Theoretical Dinner Guest: NBA Edition
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dave kicks off the show with a serious conundrum faced by couples everywhere: the optimal time to fa...
Slice: Corporate Lunches, Southwest Airlines, and Sidewalk Hot Dogs
15 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dave introduces a segment called Slice with Chris and Euno, where he talks about moments from his li...
The Hypothetical MDM Vending Machine and Dads: Foibles in Literacy
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dave, Chris, and Euno sit down for a mailbag episode that covers a range of topics, including what w...
Dave’s Vision and What It Means for Food in the Future
08 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dave describes his experience with the Apple Vision Pro, including all of the applications he can en...
Cooking in the Microwave, Dishes With Things to Say, and Top Summer Foods
05 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dave and Chris recap their time cooking with Lil Nas X onstage at BottleRock Napa. They also recap s...
The Ideal Summer Playlist and Hall of Fame Moments in Food
01 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dave and Chris discuss the ideal summer playlist and debate the appropriate vibe for summer. The two...
Grilling Dos and Don’ts, Plus the Next Great Burger Invention
25 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Summer is upon us! Dave, Chris, and Euno take a deep dive into optimal grilling foods and argue why ...
The Best Table at a Restaurant, the 'Pretty Woman' Move, and Teppanyaki Everything
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dave talks about getting seated at possibly the worst table he’s ever seen. The discussion turns t...
Taiwanese Pizza Hut, In the Weeds, and Dave’s Favorite Dinner Guests
18 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dave kicks off the episode by talking about his eating experience in Taiwan. Chris and Euno marvel a...
Debate Club: Culinary Intellectual Property and Giving Credit Where It’s Due
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dave and Chris are joined by Euno to debate whether culinary inventions should have intellectual pro...
Dave’s Great Crepe Invention, How to Menu at Tatiana, and Ordering Thai Food for Chris’s Family
11 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It’s a How to Menu extravaganza as Dave and Chris talk about how to look at and break down a menu ...
Tiptoeing Around Tipping, Creating the Best Chef of All Time, and the Restaurant Next Door
08 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dave and Chris discuss tipping etiquette, including Chris’s not-at-all-shameful “college bar tip...