Rules of a Restaurant Playlist, Dave Returns to Hamlet’s Kitchen, and Price Fixing
Apr 25, 2024
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Food writer Chris Ying joins Dave Chang to discuss the Courvoisier club, the enduring greatness of Hamlet’s Kitchen, rules for a restaurant playlist, and a game of guessing menu item prices from around the world. The banter-filled episode includes competitive guesses for dishes like Feijuada and basil wings.
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Quick takeaways
Exploring unique dishes from different regions like barbecued fish in Sao Paulo and basil wings in Minneapolis.
Affordable menu options like Feijoada for $16.91 and chili cheese fries for $5 in Detroit.
Diving into the pricing strategies of restaurants through a fun game of Price Fixing.
Highlighting the diverse flavors found in dishes like crispy roasted piglet and buccatini Thalle.
Dave's successful predictions in the pricing challenge demonstrating his knowledge of menu item costs.
Deep dives
Barbecued Fish of the Day in Sao Paulo
In Sao Paulo, a barbecued fish of the day dish with cassava porridge that serves two is priced around $36, offering a flavorful seafood option.
Feijoada in Sao Paulo
A traditional Brazilian Feijoada, a black bean stew with various meats, only available on Saturdays, is priced at an affordable $16.91, providing a hearty and authentic dish.
Crispy Roasted Piglet in Sao Paulo
A crispy roasted piglet that serves three to four and is available on Sundays at a restaurant in Sao Paulo is surprisingly priced at $43.70, offering a savory and shareable option.
Saku or Tapioca Dumplings in Minneapolis
In Minneapolis, at a cozy eatery, saku or tapioca dumplings with shiitake and pickled radish are priced at $15, offering a vegetarian small plate full of flavorful ingredients.
Basil Wings in Minneapolis
At the same restaurant in Minneapolis, basil wings made with tempura fried wings and Thai basil can be enjoyed for $16, providing a unique and flavorful small plate option.
Buccatini Thalle in Minneapolis
A buccatini Thalle dish with seafood including shrimp, squid, and scallops infused with Thai flavors is priced at $36 in Minneapolis, offering a delicious and satisfying entree.
Chili Cheese Fries in Detroit
At a burger shack in Detroit, chili cheese fries are available for $5, providing a classic comfort food option.
Hot Dog in Detroit
In Detroit, a simple hot dog can be enjoyed for $2.50, offering a quick and affordable snack option.
Cheeseburger in Detroit
Finishing off in Detroit, a cheeseburger at a local dive spot is priced at $3, making it an affordable and tasty choice for a satisfying meal.
Summary Winner
In a series of culinary arbitrage challenges spanning from Sao Paulo to Minneapolis and Detroit, Dave emerged victorious with accurate pricing estimates for a variety of dishes, showcasing his keen sense for menu item costs.
Dave is joined by Chris Ying for an episode in which the two discuss the Courvoisier club, the enduring greatness of Hamlet’s Kitchen, and rules for a restaurant playlist before they get into a game of Price Fixing. The two guess the prices of items on menus at Jiquitaia in São Paulo, Brazil; Khaluna in Minneapolis; and Duly’s Place in Detroit.