Dave’s Favorite Bites, Restaurants, and Cities in 2023
Dec 18, 2023
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Dave Chang discusses his favorite bites, restaurants, and cities in 2023. Topics include: filming in Las Vegas with comedian Bert Kreischner, buffet strategies and rules, the impressive Sphere in Las Vegas, favorite restaurants of the year, and Mexico City and New Orleans as favorite food cities.
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Quick takeaways
Yelp's predictions for popular food and restaurants in 2023 did not all come true.
Chef Corey Lee and the team at Majordomo are Dave's MVPs in the restaurant industry and during his travels.
Deep dives
Yelp's Top 10 Trends for 2023
Yelp predicted that Oxtail and non-alcoholic Micheladas would be popular. They also predicted that Lafayette's Grand Cafe Bakery, the Supreme, would be a hit. Other trends included fast food nostalgia, dinner theater, dirty sodas, pickle-flavored things, and a drink called yapon holly. However, some of these predictions did not come true.
Summary of Dave's MVPs
Dave's restaurant industry MVP is Chef Corey Lee, who consistently delivers excellence. His restaurant, San Ju in San Francisco, is highly regarded. Dave's personal travel MVP is the team at Majordomo, who are extremely helpful. He appreciates their support during his travels. His kitchen best friend is the Magic Bullet, a versatile tool he uses every day. As a leader, Dave has learned that it's important to be patient and trust his team. As a father, he has realized that kids are much smarter and more aware than he expected.
Dave's Year in Review Predictions
Dave predicts that in 2024, lunch will become a popular dining choice, and there will be a growth in buffet and large-format meals. He also anticipates a resurgence of regional French cuisine and the popularity of paella-like dishes. However, he doesn't believe risotto will see a rise in popularity. Dave expresses his commitment to making positive changes to the podcast and thanks the listeners for their support.
It’s time for a year-end roundup as Dave revisits his year in eating and time on the road. He gives his favorite bite of food, favorite restaurant, and favorite city visit in a year filled with traveling.