Letting Go of Smartphones and How to Menu With Holbox in Los Angeles
Feb 26, 2024
53:09
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Dave and Chris discuss the challenges of live shows and the impact of smartphones on mental health. They explore transitioning to simpler communication methods and share humorous anecdotes. The episode wraps up with a deep dive into the menu at Holbox in Los Angeles, discussing seafood selections and dining etiquette.
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Quick takeaways
Consider switching to a 'dumb phone' to detach from smartphones and the rat race of constant notifications.
Strategic menu planning, focusing on shareable dishes and avoiding common traps, can result in a satisfying dining experience within a budget.
Deep dives
Dave's Menu Strategy at Whole Box
Dave leans into the cold section at Whole Box, focusing on the ceviche options. He orders a mixto, scallop, smoked compachi, and octopus, shrimp, and scallops ceviches. Moving on to the hot section, he opts for the pata de mula blood clams and a selection of tacos, including the baja shrimp and fish tacos for a total of $134.
Chris's Menu Strategy at Whole Box
Chris also prioritizes the cold section at Whole Box, selecting ceviche, a mixto cocktail, blood clams, and smoked compachi tacos. He avoids tostadas, as he finds them unshareable. Chris ends his meal with a Mexican chirpino as his only hot dish choice, totaling $134.
Winner Chosen by Production Team
Chris's strategic approach and well-thought-out selection of dishes at Whole Box have earned him the win for this round of How to Menu. His understanding of shareable dishes and avoidance of common traps like lobster and tostadas showcase his expertise in planning a satisfying dining experience within the budget.
Dave and Chris get into an episode fresh off of a recording of 'Dinner Time Live,' going into detail about some of the inner workings of the show. Dave and Chris also ponder the recent major cellular service outage and whether moving to a dumb phone is possible (including one comedian friend who manages without a smartphone). The episode wraps up with an edition of How to Menu with Yucatán-style seafood specialist Holbox in Los Angeles.