Dave Chang has a few questions. Besides being the chef of the Momofuku restaurants and the creator and host of Netflix’s 'Ugly Delicious,' Dave is an avid student and fan of sports, music, art, film, and, of course, food. In ranging conversations that cover everything from the creative process to his guest’s guiltiest pleasures, Dave and a rotating cast of smart, thought-provoking guests talk about their inspirations, failures, successes, fame, and identities.
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The Unbearable Lightness of Being Hungry: Lee Tran Lam quizzes chefs, critics, bar staff and other people from the food world about their dining habits, war stories and favourite places to eat and drink in Sydney.
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The Philly Report—A Chef Profile on Marc Vetri, and a World Cup of Snacks: Wawa Edition
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On today's episode, Dave is in Philadelphia, home of acclaimed chef Marc Vetri. With multiple planned stops at Vetri’s restaurants, Dave takes a deep dive into his impact on Italian cuisine in America. Afterward, Dave describes surviving his complicated Wawa shopping experience, and completes a World Cup of Snacks, bringing back tasty memories from…
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Airing Grocery Grievances and Help Us Understand
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Dave and Chris discuss grocery selections and food portions that need improvement. They also answer questions that their kids may have for them, and it is clear, as it is to most parents, that they might not know how many things work. Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying Video Producer: Ira Chute and Victoria Valencia Audio: Ira Chute and Victoria Vale…
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Staying Ahead of the Curve With Tom Colicchio
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After last episode’s Chef Profile on Dave’s old boss and legendary chef Tom Colicchio, Tom joins Dave and Chris for an interview about his culinary journey and his new book, ‘Why I Cook.’ Tom reflects on some standout moments from a long and accomplished career, reminisces about what Dave was like in his kitchen, and gives insight on how to be conf…
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A Chef's Profile, an Ask Dave, and Myriad MOIFs
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Dave and Chris do a deep dive on a legendary chef who will join them next episode: Tom Colicchio. Tom is much more than a 'Top Chef' judge; he’s a culinary icon. They talk about his influence on New American and international cuisine, Tom’s unique point of view, his activism, and his approach to food. After an informative discussion about Tom, stay…
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Flavor Chases Nutrition With Marco Canora
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Dave and Marco reflect on their time together in the East Village and how the area has changed in the 20 years since they opened restaurants there (3:58). Dave, Chris, and Marco also talk about Marco’s restaurant, Hearth, celebrating its 21st anniversary, as well as his personal journey toward nutrition and good health, which culminated in the crea…
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Defining Excellence in Food with Roy Shvartzapel
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In this episode, Dave and Chris jump into a DADS conversation before welcoming back Chef Roy Shvartzapel of From Roy who explains the art of panettone making. Then, the three discuss how personal preferences and subjective tastes shape our understanding of excellence in food, challenging us to redefine what makes food truly great. Hosts: Dave Chang…
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Dave and Chris have an intellectual discussion about the future of meat and cultivated meat with expert Eric Schulze. They chat about the environmental benefits of cultivated meat and “photomolecular” science. The trio then talks through the “OK, Boomer” attitude regarding climate change, the debate over “scaffolding” in cultivated meat, the timeli…
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A Dinner Dilemma and Noodle Cook-Off Recap
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In this episode, Dave and Chris dive into an everyday predicament: the internal struggle of wondering whether they should let someone know that there is food on their face. Plus, a behind-the-scenes recap of the 'Dinner Time Live' holiday noodle cook-off episode! Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying Video Producer: Victoria Valencia Majordomo Media Pro…
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Primary Source: Fish with Liwei Liao
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Dave and Chris are joined live by The Joint business owner and "Dry Aged Fish Guy" Liwei Liao in our studio kitchen to chat all about sourcing fish and fish butchery. They discuss the common misconceptions about buying fish in supermarkets and how much "fresh" fish is actually frozen (shh!). Tune in for practical advice straight from the expert! Ho…
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Dave and Chris connect with their old friend Courtney McBroom as she shares her journey from the culinary world to becoming a food consultant for the television series 'Lessons in Chemistry.' She explains the challenges of food styling, the importance of authenticity in food presentation, and the unique experience of working on a film set compared …
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Committing to Flavor With Joshua Skenes
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Dave and Chris take us behind the scenes of the Oktoberfest episode of 'Dinner Time Live.' After, they are joined by renowned chef and self-proclaimed “gastrobilly” Joshua Skenes to discuss his new L.A. restaurant, Leopardo, and his shift from fine dining to a more casual dining format. They finish with a tasty (and, at times, testy) How to Menu: L…
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Convenience Store Snacks, Steak in the Matrix, and Chopsticks
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Dave recounts his recent visit to a convenience store trade show before he and Chris jump into a new segment: Culinary Cameo. This episode, they break down Cypher and Agent Smith's steak dinner scene in The Matrix. Then, the duo begins to unpack the world of chopsticks, including the evolution of chopstick usage and shapes along with possible innov…
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Heston Blumenthal’s Culinary Innovation and AI’s Impact on Food
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In this episode, Dave and Chris explore the culinary innovation of Heston Blumenthal, discussing how his techniques transformed modern gastronomy and redefined the boundaries of culinary creativity (2:50). Next, they get into a conversation about AI’s potential impact on food and how it could reshape industries beyond the kitchen (16:22). The episo…
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Culinary Class Wars and Doppelgangers With Edward Lee
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Dave and Chris are joined by chef Edward Lee to talk about his experience on the Netflix cooking competition show ‘Culinary Class Wars.’ Chef Lee gives a behind-the-scenes peek at what it was like to film the show in Korea, the competition, and seeing a “familiar” face (13:48). Also in this episode, Dave shares his encounter with a friend’s doppelg…
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Empathy in Product Design with MJ Truong
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On this episode Dave and Chris are joined by Meyer’s MJ Truong to discuss the importance of hands-on research, empathy in product design, and more. Dave also shares six kitchen appliances/gadgets that he has had a change of heart about. Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying Guest: MJ Truong Producers: Victoria Valencia, Noelle Cornelio, and Kelsey Reard…
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Entrepreneurship With Neil Blumenthal
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On this episode, Dave offers up six things you would need when starting a new business. Then, they chat with friend Neil Blumenthal, cofounder and co-CEO of Warby Parker, all about his journey to starting his company, the glasses market for Asian men with wide faces, the future of AI in retail, and more. Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying Guest: Neil…
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Noodlefest On this episode: a no-drain noodle and pasta cooking demo video podcast previously recorded live from our kitchen studio. Dave gets all of the burners going to talk through his favorite way to cook pasta at home with the fewest pots and pans possible. Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying Video Producers: Ira Chute and Victoria Valencia Audio…
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