The Dave Chang Show

Dave and Euno dig in on NFL kickoff weekend for an extended Three Things that Dave is looking out for in the upcoming NFL season. The episode draws parallels between NFL schools of thinking (including the rise of the mobile quarterback and the run pass option) and how changes in the NFL relate to changes in the food and restaurant world.The episode then takes a personal turn as Dave looks back and reflects on his personal competitive drive, the way he’s approached his work, and whether or not this approach will make sense for him as a father and is something he wants to pass down to his kids.Euno weighs in on his recent conversations with Dave and talks about how Dave’s ability to overcome great odds has given him a unique level of grit and perspective—and how belief from someone with that experience can be inspiring.The episode concludes with Dave's NFL hot takes and discussion of how he’s finally embracing the Washington Commanders … in a way.Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris YingGuest: Euno LeeProducers: Victoria Valencia, Cory McConnell, Gabi Marler, and Euno Lee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave and Chris kick off the episode talking about a … strange … take from the 'Ringer Fantasy Football Show' and question their fantasy football knowledge based on their food preferences.The episode continues with a Slice where Dave declares the space of one’s airplane seat to be “personal airspace” and an experience with a pushy passenger."Ask Dave" sees Dave encounter a problem that plagues chefs and restaurateurs everywhere: What do you do if a former chef copies the dishes from their former employer at their new job … and the new job is down the street from their old one?The episode turns to Cory McConnell and Victoria Valencia’s experience at the Spotify headquarters in Stockholm, and their meal at Ekstedt. Dave and Chris pay their respects to Copenhagen and Stockholm’s dining scene.Finally, the two land on a MOIF where they talk about the best seafood tower selections, and the proper way to enjoy an oyster.Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris YingProducer: Victoria Valencia, Cory McConnell, Gabi Marler, and Euno Lee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave talks about his perfect day of eating in Tokyo, including eating three pizzas at Seirinkan and his epic day with Little Meg. He also shares his hot takes on Korean food and declares Korean cold noodles to be the best. The podcast also explores the dilemma of splitting the bill, the importance of spice blends, and the use of Chinese Asian flavors in Jamaican dishes. They discuss the concept of fairness in group dining situations and the key to success in the kitchen through being mentally organized and adaptable.

Dave and Chris talk about Shohei Ohtani's greatness and their breakfast preferences. They discuss donuts, bagel sandwiches, Asian breakfast cuisines, and the proper way to serve hash browns. They also explore the lack of media attention for Ohtani and debate the universal default for hash brown crispiness.

Dave Chang talks about cooking breakfast for his son and reflects on the work ethic of bees. He also discusses the functional importance of wearing chef coats and shares his worst cut and burn stories. The conversation then shifts to IQ tests and their implications, as well as the debate on whether it correlates to a higher EQ score.

Dave’s Three Things segment starts off with three things he loves about the show’s guest: a world-class chef and the owner of the Empellón restaurant group, Alex Stupak. Stupak catches up with Dave (whom he hasn’t seen since before the pandemic) and reflects on his culinary journey, including his admiration of Albert Adrià, his time at Grant Achatz’s Alinea, and his experience helming the pastry program at Wylie Dufresne’s WD-50. The two ponder the dampening effects of restaurant criticism on creativity—and Dave suggests that Stupak is a culinary Prometheus for his constant innovation of new culinary techniques. The two continue talking through Alex’s journey of making Mexican food, culminating with a discussion of Alex’s new critically acclaimed restaurant, Mischa, in New York.Host: Dave Chang and Chris YingGuest: Alex StupakProducer: Victoria Valencia, Cory McConnell, Gabi Marler, Euno Lee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave takes a Slice of Life segment talking about wedding attendance—and how his eagerness to attend a wedding has significantly changed with age. The Ask Dave turns into a “Would You Please Stop” as Dave talks about being asked for a last-minute table as a favor—and why he’s unwilling to fulfill these requests. Finally, Euno and Dave break down various stereotypical diners, and assess which dining group they’d like to eat with the most.Host: Dave Chang and Chris YingGuest: Euno LeeProducer: Victoria Valencia, Cory McConnell, Gabi Marler, Euno Lee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave starts the top of the show by talking about his personal journey through being punctual—and what specific type of meeting he’s been late for or missed entirely. The discussion veers into Zoom etiquette and “flexes.” Ask Dave sees Dave tackle a highly problematic practice: booking multiple restaurant reservations for the same time and canceling with minimal notice (or no-showing!). Dave walks through the havoc that a canceled reservation can wreak on a restaurant's profitability and implores diners to cancel reservations with as much notice as possible.Euno joins the show for a Debate Club With Dave, where the two argue about which sandwich reigns supreme. Tensions pile high in the battle for sandwich supremacy: banh mi (Dave) vs. the muffuletta (Euno). The two also list their favorite sandwich countries—with Dave having a surprising pick for no. 1. Dave caps off the episode with his mixed feelings about tteokbokki’s rapid rise in popularity.Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris YingProducers: Victoria Valencia, Cory McConnell, Gabi Marler, and Euno Lee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave and Chris kick off the episode with a quick update on the goings-on in the studio. Dave answers an Ask Dave question about a couple industry terms he uses on the show and what it’s like to have extremely wealthy people dine at his restaurants.My Opinion Is Fact takes an extended look at dental hygiene—including flossing in public, what a hotel’s dental kit says about the hotel, and the foods to avoid if you don’t want something stuck in between your teeth. Finally, the episode closes out as Chris reads some fan mail from an 8-year-old listener.Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris YingProducers: Victoria Valencia, Cory McConnell, Gabi Marler, and Euno Lee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave kicks off the episode with three things about 'Oppenheimer'—including some recommendations to help with understanding the film. Ask Dave addresses a question about where to work in the restaurant industry and how to approach a shift into a culinary career. Dave then launches into a Slice about sleeping habits, with a particular eye on pajamas, and he plays a new game where Dave, Euno, Cory, and Victoria try to guess what celebrities wear to bed (pajamas, basketball shorts, or nothing). The episode continues with a MOIF on all matters of sleeping, including fighting jet lag, showering habits, and the late-night refrigerator degustation. Finally, the episode concludes with Dave's revision to his Top Five Asian Cuisines (with some very surprising exclusions) and a new segment where Dave professes his love for toum.Host: Dave Chang and Chris YingProducers: Victoria Valencia, Cory McConnell, Gabi Marler, and Euno Lee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices