The Beef is gone. 'The Bear' (Season 2) is here. Dave and Chris start by talking about how underrated Chicago is as a food city and how it lends itself to culinary innovation. They then break down Season 2 of 'The Bear,' from poaching chefs to expediting. They talk some Sydney leadership criticism, the realities of the famous "Forks" episode, and how Carmy's relationship reflects real chef relationships. They finish with a MOIF about restaurants with wait lists you can join remotely. Listen to this episode, Chef!

Catch up on Season 2 of The Bear here: https://www.hulu.com/series/05eb6a8e-90ed-4947-8c0b-e6536cbddd5f
Watch our episode on Season 1 of The Bear here: https://youtu.be/gyFHTAZcDXg
Watch the Happy Hour episode of Recipe Club here: https://youtu.be/6Vz1Dy75oKM
Learn more about Avec here: https://www.avecrestaurant.com/
Learn more about Kasama here: https://www.kasamachicago.com/
Learn more about Pizza Lobo here: https://www.pizzalobo.com/
Learn more about Publican Quality Meats here: https://www.publicanqualitymeats.com/
Learn more about Ever here: https://www.ever-restaurant.com/
Learn more about Alinea here: https://www.alinearestaurant.com/
Learn more about Charlie Trotter’s here: https://www.charlie-trotters.com/
Listen to the past episode with Alex Stupak here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1Jj55QsGmLU2RAj3UiZo94
Read the NYT's 25 Years of Dining in New York City here: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2025/05/06/dining/25-years-nyc-restaurants.html
Read William Grimes’s NYT WD-50 Review from 2003 here: https://www.nytimes.com/2003/06/18/dining/restaurants-chef-s-second-course-is-food-for-thought.html
Watch Dave and Rene Redzepi on Mind of a Chef here: https://youtu.be/m9eoysWdxLc?si=UjfCrnJcbvtrtFc3
Learn more about Single Thread here: https://singlethreadfarms.com/restaurant/
Watch the past episode with Will Guidara on Unreasonable Hospitality here: https://youtu.be/YyFveotyzTA
Watch the past episode with Paul Carmichael on Kabawa here: https://youtu.be/J6gvc7ICJto
Read the NYT's 100 Best Restaurants In New York City 2025 List here: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2025/dining/best-nyc-restaurants.html
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Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying

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Dave gives an introduction to today's guest, Chef Roy Choi, and runs through his resume. He then interviews Roy and the two old friends catch up, talk about Roy’s career path before starting Kogi, why "fusion" is a loaded word, and trying to age gracefully. Old war stories are shared, new revelations come out, and lots of laughs are had. Dave finishes the episode with an Ask Dave about salad dressing.

Listen to Roy on the past DCS episode with the folks from Lasita here: https://youtu.be/sBn41BZ-Hgg?si=tkdtvzb1BAUYuAAe
Follow Roy on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/chefroychoi/?hl=en
Buy The Choi of Cooking here: https://thechoiofcooking.com/
Buy L.A. Son: My Life, My City, My Food here: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/la-son-roy-choi/1114918638
Check out Kogi here: https://kogibbq.com/
Check out Best Friend here: https://parkmgm.mgmresorts.com/en/restaurants/best-friend.html
Check out The Chef Truck here: https://www.mgmresorts.com/en/restaurants/park-mgm/the-chef-truck.html?ecid=GMB_PV_RE
Check out The Chef Show here: https://www.netflix.com/title/81028317
Check out Le Bernardin here: https://www.le-bernardin.com/
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Host: Dave Chang

Guest: Roy Choi

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The time has come. With Season 4 on the horizon, Dave and Chris are finally broaching the most asked-about topic in the history of DCS—the hit TV show 'The Bear.' Dave and Chris start by talking about Season 1. Dave asks if the pilot is one of the best TV episodes ever, the duo talk true kitchen life and what chefs really eat, and they predict which character might have the best culinary career ahead. 'THE BEAR' IS HERE.

Catch up on Season 1 of 'The Bear' on Hulu: https://www.hulu.com/series/05eb6a8e-90ed-4947-8c0b-e6536cbddd5f

Watch Dave on Treme here: https://www.hbo.com/treme

Watch Joel McHale on Dinner Time Live's "Choose Your Own Adventure Menu" episode here: https://www.netflix.com/title/81748864?source=imdb&fromWatch=true

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Dave talks about the new promotional poster for 'The Bear'—and its use of tongs. He then interviews his friend and the executive chef/owner of Providence, proclaimed by Dave as "one of the best restaurants in the world," Michael Cimarusti. They discuss why you have to touch your food while cooking, how to figure out the things you don't know, and the different schools of cooking. Chef Michael goes through his career path and its connections to some incredible culinary icons and asks Dave if he thinks cooking is an art or a craft. They finish with an Ask Dave about fish cookery.

Learn more about Providence here: https://providencela.com/

Reserve your seat at the Providence 20th anniversary celebration here: https://www.opentable.com/r/providence-los-angeles

Learn more about Connie & Ted's here: https://www.connieandteds.com/

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Host: Dave Chang

Guest: Michael Cimarusti

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Dave and Chris opine on food criticism and what the ideal food critic would be like. They are then joined by Besha Rodell, the author of 'Hunger Like a Thirst' and a former anonymous food critic. She has an amazing résumé and gives insights into what it is really like to be a food reviewer. Besha, Dave, and Chris discuss food criticism as it has been and its platonic ideal: from honest reviews to what reviewers should be looking for when critiquing a restaurant.

Check out Besha's book here: https://celadonbooks.com/book/hunger-like-a-thirst-besha-rodell/.

Check out Besha's reviews on The Age here: https://www.theage.com.au/goodfood/search?text=besha+rodell.

Follow Besha on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/besharodell/?hl=en.

Read the Ruth Reichl review Dave mentions here: https://www.nytimes.com/1993/09/10/arts/restaurants-174793.html.

Read the Pete Wells review on Guy Fieri's Times Square location here: https://www.nytimes.com/2012/11/14/dining/reviews/restaurant-review-guys-american-kitchen-bar-in-times-square.html.

Read the Pete Wells review on Locol here: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/01/03/dining/locol-review-oakland-california-pete-wells.html.

Read the article Dave mentions on closing a restaurant here: https://www.eater.com/2020/1/8/21028493/restaurant-closure-process-thirty-acres-mean-sandwich.

Read Besha's review of Dolly here: https://www.theage.com.au/goodfood/melbourne-eating-out/everyone-got-excited-about-dolly-but-the-food-absolutely-baffling-20231005-p5e9zv.html

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Host: Dave Chang

Guest: Roy Choi

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Inspired by the recent Tampopo "Food Scenes Only" episode, Dave cooks ramen live while talking about the history of the dish, how the dish has changed over time, and he answers some commonly asked questions. He finishes with some incredible bowls of ramen. You're going to want to watch this one! An Ask Dave is also answered.

Watch the episode on Tampopo here: https://youtu.be/42e29MJaeOc

Get Dave's Shio Tare recipe from this episode here:

https://www.majordomo.com/blogs/recipes/dave-changs-shio-tare

Learn about Kansui and how to make your own at home here:

https://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/15/dining/15curious.html?smid=url-share

Check out Dave on 'Mind of a Chef' here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ckYjZDtdXmo

Learn more about Taishoken here:

https://www.taishokenusa.com/about

Learn about Sun Noodle here:

https://sunnoodle.com/our-story/

Learn about Jiro Ramen:

https://ramenbeast.substack.com/p/ramen-jiro-japans-most-infamous-food

Check out the Javier Cabral episode where they talk about the holy ideal of Peking duck and a tortilla: https://youtu.be/H3f_AZF4an0

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Guest: Chris Ying

Majordomo Media Producers: Kelsey Rearden, David Meyer, Ira Chute, and Molly O’Keeffe

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Chef Paul Carmichael of Kabawa and Bar Kabawa returns to continue spreading joy, advice, and laughter. Dave first talks about Paul's culinary journey, then the duo discuss what you should know about Caribbean food, a Post-Opening Diaries and How to Menu at the two Kabawa restaurants, and what makes them feel good, whether eating, drinking, cooking, and more. Dave closes the episode with a personal guarantee about the future of Caribbean food.

Watch Paul's Pre-Opening Diaries for Kabawa here: https://youtu.be/rbwYL4jh0Ik

Listen to Paul's first appearance on DCS here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7KHFSDnbxqKWmxSgv3KCeC?si=9eBfjVckRXu_MYWLNkpBFA

Check out Kabawa here: kabawa.com and Bar Kabawa here: barkabawa.com

Read Kabawa's New Yorker Review here: https://www.newyorker.com/culture/the-food-scene/the-caribbean-restaurant-reinventing-the-momofuku-empire

Read Kabawa's Grub Street Review here: https://www.grubstreet.com/article/momofuku-kabawa-nyc-restaurant-review.html

Learn more about Caribbean Food here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xi1M9M9sh4

Check out Nina Compton's cookbook (with Osayi Endolyn) here: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/711469/kweyol--creole-by-nina-compton-with-osayi-endolyn/

Listen to Paul on the This is TASTE Podcast here: https://tastecooking.com/this-is-taste-559-climbing-momofuku-mountain-with-paul-carmichael/

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Host: Dave Chang

Guest: Paul Carmichael

Video/Audio Producer: Felipe Guilhermino

Majordomo Media Producers: Kelsey Rearden and David Meyer

Editor: Stefano Sanchez

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Dave and Chris are joined by fan favorite, the Snackmaster, Noelle, to discuss the cult classic 1985 Japanese film 'Tampopo.' They discuss the most iconic scenes, most realistic culinary moments, and what has aged like wine versus what has aged like milk from the movie, among many other categories. The trio digs deep into one of the greatest Major Food Porn films of all time—and there's a lot to say. Make a bowl of ramen, watch the movie, and join us for the first Food Scenes Only!

You can stream 'Tampopo' on HBO Max: https://www.max.com/movies/tampopo/601a9aca-8a12-4678-be5d-9079867d29f1 

Or The Criterion Collection: https://www.criterionchannel.com/tampopo.

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Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying

Guest: Noelle Cornelio

Video/Audio Producer: Felipe Guilhermino

Majordomo Media Producers: Kelsey Rearden and David Meyer

Editor: Stefano Sanchez

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L.A. Taco's editor-in-chief, Javier Cabral, stops by the Spotify studio to teach Dave and Chris how to eat a carnitas taco the traditional Michoacán way. The trio then talks taco culture in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and beyond, as well as how Mexico rules supreme when it comes to tacos. They finish by discussing L.A. Taco's big Taco Madness event. On this subject, there is plenty to taco-bout!

Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying
Guest: Javier Cabral
Video/Audio Producer: Felipe Guilhermino
Majordomo Media Producers: Kelsey Rearden and David Meyer
Editor: Stefano Sanchez

Visit L.A. Taco here: https://lataco.com/
Learn more about this year's Taco Madness here: https://lataco.com/tacos-at-madness-2025
Check out this year's winner of Taco Madness here: https://lataco.com/taco-madness-2025
Read about the taco stand that Dave, Chris, and Javier eat from in the episode here: https://lataco.com/carnitas-queen-los-angeles
Check out the article on magic mushrooms that Javier mentioned in the episode here: https://lataco.com/where-to-find-psychedelic-mushrooms-in-l-a

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Dave introduces today’s guest, Will Guidara, author of ‘Unreasonable Hospitality,’ and his storied culinary background. Dave then interviews Will and they talk about Will’s philosophies on hospitality, the influence of Danny Meyer’s approach to hospitality, problem-solving, and having a positive attitude regarding work. Dave finishes with an Ask Dave.

Listen to the previous DCS episode with Will here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0356ddrsgQgqDbWQOUw2J9?si=EW6uezCeRE2vFnmvVLAnlw

Purchase ‘Unreasonable Hospitality’ here: https://www.unreasonablehospitality.com/#TheBook

Check out Will’s newsletter here: https://www.unreasonablehospitality.com/newsletter

Check out past speakers at The Welcome Conference here: youtube.com/@TheWelcomeConference

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Host: Dave Chang and Chris Ying

Guests: Will Guidara

Video/Audio Producer: Felipe Guilhermino

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Editor: Stefano Sanchez

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