The Dave Chang Show Innovation With Dominique Ansel
Apr 7, 2025
Dominique Ansel, the innovative French pastry chef behind the iconic Cronut, joins the conversation with Dave and Chris. He shares insights into his creative philosophy and the importance of asking questions to drive innovation. The trio explores the exciting culinary evolution in the U.S., highlighting incredible dining beyond major cities. They also discuss the fusion of French and Asian culinary traditions, revealing the creative challenges and joys of integrating diverse techniques in baking. Ansel's personal journey from cooking struggles to pastry passion adds a heartfelt layer to the discussion.
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Intro
00:00 • 3min
Culinary Evolution Beyond Cities
03:11 • 11min
Traveling with Young Kids
14:28 • 7min
From Struggle to Pastry Passion
21:21 • 6min
Fusion of Culinary Cultures
27:38 • 25min
The Creative Process of the Cronut
52:20 • 15min
Culinary Challenges and New Beginnings
01:07:04 • 3min