The Dave Chang Show

In this podcast, Dave and Chris discuss the future of food and restaurant trends, including the impact of COVID-19, the state of dining in different neighborhoods, Christmas celebrations and culinary experiments, the resurgence of 90s fashion and evolution of table cart service, the popularity of customized food like Chipotle, the future of Korean cuisine in America, the influence of Korean entertainment on food trends, and collaborations and pop-ups in the restaurant industry.

Dave and Chris discuss New Year's resolutions, including meditation and writing. They explore meat consumption and the ethics of hunting. They talk about their preference for physical books over audiobooks, their fiction versus nonfiction reading preferences, and their plans for a children's book. They touch on plastic surgery, body transformations, and a dating show. They introduce the 'Master of Your Domain' challenge and discuss upcoming projects and food items.

Renowned chef Chris Bianco and food trends expert Kelly Meinhardt join Dave Chang to discuss 2024 food trends. Topics include espresso martinis, SPAM, buckwheat, the Cyber Truck, sleep wellness, and scamorza cheese.

Dave is joined by Basqueland Brewing cofounder and CEO Kevin Patricio to discuss travel and eating tips in the resort city of San Sebastián. They cover the evolving food scene, weather, accommodations, and recommendations for visiting. They dive into the flavors and techniques of Turbo fish and explore meat cultures in different countries. The hosts also share Super Bowl predictions and engage in a playful debate about the best food city between Los Angeles and Las Vegas.

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.

Dave gives timeless advice for getting through high school. He compares the Chinese food in Los Angeles and Las Vegas, proclaiming Las Vegas as the best. Dave also talks about his favorite comedians and his eating experiences in Yokohama.

Chris Ying joins Dave for a holiday-themed episode. They talk about what to get their kids, Dave’s surprise pick for best holiday movie, Christmas songs, best holiday smells, and what to get Korean and Chinese in-laws for the holidays.

Van Lathan discusses the impact of TikTok food critic Keith Lee, the concept of Black exceptionalism, and the cultural impact and legacy of restaurateur Michael Chow and his restaurant, Mr Chow

Reflecting on time, the hosts ponder the future of humanity and what will be valued. They discuss evaluating prospective cooks and the importance of cooking techniques and attention to detail. The chapter also covers pie taste test, exploring flavor combinations, and the best game-winning plays in various sports.

The podcast discusses the ubiquity of Japanese and Italian restaurants and steakhouses worldwide. It explores the influence of the salmon with creamy sorrel dish developed at Troisgros restaurant. Dave shares how he and his partner decide on a place to eat. The episode concludes with Dave talking about his experience at Amazon's coverage of the Black Friday game.