The Dave Chang Show Dave and Chris Reflect on 2024
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Dec 19, 2024 Dave and Chris dive into a year filled with culinary adventures and engaging projects. They reflect on their predictions for food trends and whether their culinary crystal ball held up. Highlights include standout dishes and unforgettable dining experiences, from a marvelous Mexican seafood spot to the fun of children's television. The duo humorously critiques quirky trends like 'caviar bumps' while celebrating the art of food storytelling. As they eye new adventures in Kyoto and life lessons from their travels, the excitement for the future is palpable.
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DTL Time Commitment
- Dave Chang and Chris Ying reflect on their experience producing 38 episodes of "Dinner Time Live" (DTL) in under a year.
- They initially signed on for six episodes and liken the intensity to opening a new restaurant weekly.
DTL Fallow Period
- DTL is entering a "fallow period" for reflection and improvement, not ending.
- The team needs time to reassess and plan for future iterations, but will still be working.
Caviar Bump Trend
- Yelp's 2024 food trend predictions included caviar bumps, which proved accurate at events like F1.
- Chang witnessed excessive caviar bump requests and now calls for an end to the trend.