Dave’s Potluck Dream Team, Cashing in on Korean New Year, and Bad Yelp Reviews
Nov 27, 2023
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Dave reminisces about his favorite Christmas gift as a child and shares a Korean tradition. He then reads and responds to Yelp Elite reviews. In the theoretical potluck segment, Dave names his favorite cooks in the industry.
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Quick takeaways
The podcast episode highlights the excitement and joy of receiving money in red envelopes as a tradition during Korean New Year's Day.
The speaker discusses the process of fermenting chickpeas using koji to create unique flavors reminiscent of Parmesan cheese, blending Italian and Japanese cuisine.
The episode concludes with the speaker's dream potluck guest list, showcasing admiration for talented chefs and a desire for an extraordinary dining experience.
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Disappointing Dining Experience at Ruby BBQ Food in El Monte
A customer expresses dissatisfaction with the seating arrangements and price changes at Ruby BBQ Food. They mention that their party had called in advance for indoor seating and to reserve king crab, but were seated outdoors with no explanations or apologies. They were also surprised by the $75 per pound price for the king crab, as they were quoted $60 per pound when making the reservation. The customer is also disappointed with the sequence in which the crab dishes were served and the poorly planned timing of the crab fried rice. They describe the overall experience as poor and not recommended.
Unhappy Experience at One-Time King on the Lower East Side
A customer recounts a group dinner experience at One-Time King. They had called in advance for indoor seating and reserved the king crab but were seated outdoors without an apology or explanation. The customer expresses surprise at the $75 per pound price for the king crab, as they were told it would be $60 per pound when making the reservation. They also mention a poorly planned sequence of crab dishes and average quality for the peeking duck, walnut shrimp, and salt and pepper squid. Overall, they found the experience poor and do not recommend the restaurant.
Criticism of Audi
The customer shares their disappointment with the service and food at the Audi food stand in Bryant Park Holiday Market. They describe an interaction with a manager who responded rudely when they ordered the Truffle Cheesecake. The customer also found the sandwich to be disappointing, with an excessive amount of mayo that did not complement the flavors well. They express their dissatisfaction with the overall experience, stating that the location may be popular on Instagram but is not recommended for good food or service.
Celebrating New Year's Traditions
The podcast episode discusses the speaker's fond memories of celebrating New Year's Day with family, particularly the tradition of receiving money in red envelopes. The excitement of collecting monetary gifts from relatives and the joy of accumulating a sizable sum as a child is emphasized. The speaker also reflects on the shift from wearing traditional Korean clothing to being able to wear a suit as an adult, marking a moment of growing up.
Chickpea Fermentation and Culinary Discovery
The podcast episode explores the speaker's culinary journey with fermenting chickpeas using koji. The process of steaming and pureeing the chickpeas, along with the incorporation of koji, resulted in flavors reminiscent of Parmesan cheese. This technique allowed the speaker to create dishes that resembled Italian and Japanese cuisine, combining techniques and ingredients to produce unique flavors. The episode highlights the significance of being able to control the quality and characteristics of the ingredients used in cooking, leading to innovative and exceptional dishes.
Theoretical Dinner Party
The podcast episode concludes with the speaker discussing their ideal dinner party, where each invited guest would contribute a dish. The guests on the list include talented chefs such as Octar Noob, Paul Carmichael, Anamoto San, Tatiana Leve, and Rodney Scott. The episode emphasizes the admiration for the culinary skills and expertise of these chefs, expressing a desire to experience an extraordinary meal prepared by each of them.
Dave waxes nostalgic about the best Christmas gift he ever received as a kid before getting into a quick aside about a Korean tradition that many children look forward to.
The episode continues with a segment where Dave reads (and responds to) a couple of reviews left by Yelp Elite members.
He rounds out the episode with a Theoretical Potluck where he tries to think of who would be invited to his dream potluck—and in doing so, he names some of his favorite cooks in the industry.