I think it's harder to cook in New York City than other cities, not because it's easier elsewhere. It's simply because New York does more covers than most. I feel like that could be the case all the time. You know, maybe New York has so many events all the time that some places just get accustomed to it. We had a rule of thumb saying anybody that says they're my friend, you put them at the bottom of the list. Not at the top of the list for the waiting.
After Chris and Dave lead you through the dreaded chain reaction of what occurs in a restaurant kitchen when a table is five minutes late to their reservation, they do their very first Debate Club on whether dining should require a special license on the diner's part. Other topics include kids as the death of punctuality, burying “friends of Dave” on the waitlist at Momofuku Ko, and what it takes to be a respectful diner.
Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying
Producers: Sasha Ashall, Aleya Zenieris, and Gabi Marler
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