Top 5 Asian Cuisines, Rotisseries vs. Trompos with Nico de Leon and Chase and Steff Valencia
Feb 15, 2024
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Chef Nico de Leon and Chase and Steff Valencia of Lasita join Dave and Chris at the Super Bowl to talk about their entry in the Toyota Tailgate Challenge. They discuss their visit to a Vegas buffet and debate the Top 5 Asian Cuisines. The episode rounds out with a quick debate about trompos vs. rotisseries.
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The podcast discusses the strategies for approaching buffets and the debate on whether it's better to start with vegetables or go straight for heavy hitters like prime rib and crab legs.
The guests from La Sita restaurant share their insights on the diverse range of flavors and the unique approach they take in serving Filipino cuisine, highlighting the challenges of representing traditional dishes in a restaurant setting while maintaining authenticity.
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The Debate of Buffet Strategies: What to Eat First
In a lively discussion, the hosts debate the strategies for approaching buffets. They discuss whether it's better to start with vegetables or go straight for the heavy hitters like prime rib and crab legs. Each host presents their own plan of attack, highlighting their personal preferences for enjoying the array of dishes at a buffet. The discussion touches on the art of plate composition and the competitive nature of buffet dining.
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Chef Nico de Leon and Chase and Steff Valencia of Lasita join Chris Ying and Dave at the Super Bowl to talk about their entry in the Toyota Tailgate Challenge. Dave and Chris judge the Lasita crew's visit to a Vegas buffet before they are joined by a surprise guest to debate the Top 5 Asian Cuisines. The episode rounds out with a quick debate about trompos vs. rotisseries.
Hosts: David Chang and Chris Ying
Guests: Nico de Leon, Steff Valencia, Chase Valencia, and Roy Choi
Producers: Victoria Valencia, Euno Lee, and Ira Chute