Dave and Chris start the episode by making PODCAST HISTORY (and avocado toast)! They then discuss knives and knife safety: one of the significant dangers in both homes and professional kitchens. Dave and Chris finish with talk of Episodes 1-5 of ‘The Bear’ Season 4—the two dive into the chefs’ reactions to bad reviews, predatory investors, the Bear employee that they think is letting the team down, and more.

Learn more about JJ’s Lone Daughter Ranch: https://www.instagram.com/jjslonedaughterranch/?hl=en

Learn more about Bob Kramer knives: https://kramerknives.com/

Learn more about Korin knives: https://www.korin.com/

Learn more about Kappabashi Japan: https://www.kappabashi.or.jp/

Follow Little Meg on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/little_meg_siu_meg/?hl=en

Check out the Zwilling Santoku that Dave talked about: https://www.zwilling.com/us/zwilling-pro-5.5-inch-hollow-edge-santoku-knife-38408-143/38408-143-0.html?srsltid=AfmBOoqTVGfZjpzcFtDT_un1wLzxSfY_7MyBQ5ja-7RTQvPvqZvTHLSy

Learn more about The Bear: https://www.hulu.com/series/05eb6a8e-90ed-4947-8c0b-e6536cbddd5f

Watch our episode with Besha Rodell on food criticism: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xDExaf35qDM&t=2317s

Watch our episode with Paul Carmichael on Kabawa: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6gvc7ICJto&t=1s

Read the great Kabawa review in the New York Times: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/08/dining/kabawa-restaurant-review.html

Learn more about Kabawa: https://www.instagram.com/kabawa/?hl=en

Learn more about Michelin guide: https://guide.michelin.com/en

Watch our episode with the Anajak Thai team on wine: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eBhFRoT9Pgs&t=6s

Watch our episode with Will Guidara on Unreasonable Hospitality: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YyFveotyzTA&t=3253s

Learn more about Meadowood: https://meadowood.com/dining/

Watch our episode with Gerrit Cole: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BX2CV5gFz4Y

Learn more about Per Se: https://thomaskeller.com/perseny/

Learn more about Jonathan Benno's new 425 restaurant: https://www.425parkrestaurant.com/

Learn more about Mugaritz: https://www.mugaritz.com/

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