The Dave Chang Show ‘Dinner Time Live’ Faux Pas and a Tribute to Nobu
Sep 15, 2025
Dave recounts a hilarious faux pas from a live cooking show featuring Chrissy Teigen and Diplo. He dives deep into the inspirational legacy of Chef Nobu Matsuhisa and shares stories of his culinary journey. The conversation also touches on the evolution of food quality in U.S. convenience stores, inspired by Japanese standards. Humor and self-awareness permeate the discussion as they reflect on the pressures of live cooking and the importance of using quality ingredients. A delightful culinary tasting wraps up the show!
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Live Béarnaise Disaster
- Dave recounts his embarrassment after breaking the béarnaise live on Dinner Time Live with Diplo and Chrissy Teigen.
- He replayed the mistake obsessively and used it as a learning moment about standards and accountability.
Fix And Prevent Emulsification Breaks
- When making an emulsified sauce, control heat and use a bain-marie or low flame to avoid curdling the yolks.
- If a sauce breaks, try adding cold water or restarting with another yolk; xanthan gum plus blending can rescue an emulsification quickly.
Mistakes As Structured Improvement
- Chang frames mistakes as tools for improvement using Hansei (reflection) and Kaizen (continuous improvement).
- He argues focused self-critique plus repetition makes a cook consistently better over time.
