Dave interviews someone as pessimistically optimistic as him today: Alex Stupak, chef and founder of Empellón. Dave and Alex talk about the dark arts of sandbagging (2:33), the end of "high/low" dining, and the history of food leading to today (6:28). They also discuss selling out, Alex's new social media presence, and the origin of ideas. Somehow, by the end of the podcast, these two "pessimists" end up hopeful for the future of the cooking world, even with AI imminent (1:27:49).

Follow Alex Stupak on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexstupak/ 

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Learn more about The Otter: https://www.theotter.nyc/ 

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

Learn more about Monkey Bar: https://www.nycmonkeybar.com/ 

Learn more about 4 Charles Prime Rib: https://www.nycprimerib.com/ 

Learn more about Corner Store: https://www.thecornerstoresoho.com/ 

Learn more about Alinea: https://www.alinearestaurant.com/ 

Learn more about El Bulli: https://elbullifoundation.com/en/ 

Watch A Year and a Half in the Life of Metallica: https://www.metallica.com/releases/films/a-year-and-a-half-in-the-life-of-metallica-film.html 

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Learn more about Frenchette: https://www.frenchettenyc.com/ 

Learn more about Bianco: https://www.pizzeriabianco.com/los-angeles 

Check out the Tartine Bread book: https://amzn.to/3KRMoqQ 

Learn more about Spumoni Gardens: https://spumonigardens.com/ 

Learn more about Patsy's Pizzeria: https://www.patsyspizzerianyc.com/ 

Learn more about Scarr's Pizza: https://www.scarrspizza.com/ 

Learn more about Ceres Pizza: https://www.instagram.com/ceres.nyc/ 

Learn more about Apollonias: http://www.apolloniaspizzeria.com/ 

Learn more about Seiji Yamamoto: https://guide.michelin.com/en/article/people/3stars-ryugin-seiji-yamamoto-the-knife-technique 

Learn more about Atomix: https://www.atomixnyc.com/ 

Learn more about Le Veau D'or: https://www.lvdnyc.com/ 

Learn more about Stretch Pizza: https://www.stretchpizzanyc.com/ 

Learn more about Salt Hank's: https://salthanks.com/ 

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Dave sits down with Alison Roman, whom he has known since the early days of Milk Bar, as her new cookbook, 'Something From Nothing,' comes out soon. They reminisce on the old days before they talk about how Alison made a path for herself and worked hard for a long time before becoming an "overnight success." The duo also discusses creating a personal style, how difficult it can be to mature in the public eye, and the process of actually making a cookbook. Dave closes with an Ask Dave about Momofuku ramen.

Get your copy of Alison's new book: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/608062/something-from-nothing-a-cookbook-by-alison-roman/ 

Alison's previous book Dining In: https://amzn.to/4ohywo8 

Learn more about Milk Bar: https://milkbarstore.com/ 

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Learn more about Quince: https://www.quincerestaurant.com/ 

Watch our episode with Christina Tosi of Milk Bar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QsKKidj7f7E 

Learn more about Rich Table: https://www.richtablesf.com/ 

Learn more about Pies 'n' Thighs: https://piesnthighs.com/ 

Learn more about Domino magazine: https://www.domino.com/ 

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Read the Michel Bras Cookbook: https://www.kitchenartsandletters.com/products/essential-cuisine-english-edition-from-france-c?srsltid=AfmBOoqKKlD7ZxhErIOyQLp_YgoO9BDOvmwhR72lwQgKb5ehU1-hblQd 

Check out the website domain Alison wishes that she had: alisonroman.com 

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Watch our episode with Brooks Headley of Superiority Burger: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ekz3XJ2LVLs&list=PL7SmJHepo13dGH9Eqp4gIssMjeLBLqB2E&index=2 

Learn more about Benton's: https://shop.bentonscountryham.com/ 

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Dave is in New York at Infatuation's food festival, EEEEEASTCON NYC, with special guests: chef Justin Pichetrungsi of Anajak Thai; and author, director, and chef Eddie Huang. The show starts with an Overrated/Underrated on New York City food (5:05), and then the trio gives out their Best of EEEEEATSCON Awards: Best Fried, Best Sandwich, and Best Sweet (25:48). They finish with their Best in Show award (38:19).

Learn more about Infatuation NYC: https://www.theinfatuation.com/new-york 

Learn more about Eeeeeatscon NYC: https://www.eeeeeatscon.com/new-york 

Learn more about Anajak Thai: https://www.anajakthai.com/ 

Follow Eddie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mreddiehuang/

Check out Eddie's Substack: https://basedfob.substack.com/ 

Learn more about L'Industrie: https://www.lindustriebk.com/ 

Learn more about Pizzeria Bianco: https://www.pizzeriabianco.com/los-angeles 

Learn more about Courage Bagels: https://couragebagels.com/ 

Learn more about Langer's Deli: https://www.langersdeli.com/ 

Learn more about Katz's Deli: https://katzsdelicatessen.com/ 

Learn more about Schwartz's: https://schwartzsdeli.com/ 

Learn more about Dr. Brown's Cel-Ray Soda: https://www.drbrownssoda.com/flavors 

Learn more about U-Bet chocolate sauce: https://www.goldshorseradish.com/chocolate-syrup 

Learn more about Cheesecake Factory: https://www.thecheesecakefactory.com/ 

Learn more about Lucali: https://www.lucali.com/ 

Learn more about Lungi: https://lungirestaurant.com/ 

Learn more about Atoboy: https://www.atoboynyc.com/ 

Learn more about Laliko: https://laliko.com/# 

Learn more about Atomix: https://www.atomixnyc.com/ 

Follow Food Baby on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodbabyny/?hl=en 

Learn more about Anthony's Paninoteca: https://anthonyspaninoteca.com/ 

Learn more about Charles' Pan-Fried Chicken: https://www.charlespanfriedchicken.com/ 

Learn more about Cmarty's Jerk: https://www.cmartysjerk.com/ 

Learn more about Titi's Empanadas: https://www.titisnyc.com/ 

Learn more about Bánh Anh Em (which won Best in Show): https://www.banhanhem.com/ 

Learn more about Caffè Panna: https://www.caffepanna.com/ 

Learn more about Culture: https://www.cultureespresso.com/ 

Learn more about Birdee: https://www.birdee.nyc/ 

Learn more about Win Son Bakery: https://winsonbrooklyn.com/ 

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Dave talks to Brooks Headley of Superiority Burger about a range of topics, from constant iteration and refining dishes to the punk-rock urge to zig when everyone else zags. Superiority Burger has moved since they last spoke, so the pair talks about adjusting to the new space, New York, and thoughts on expansion. Dave closes by answering an Ask Dave about prepping frozen fish.

Learn more about Superiority Burger: https://www.superiorityburger.com/ 

Listen to our previous episode with Brooks Headley: https://open.spotify.com/episode/70nvKRNDXARAqCw5mOOslX?si=l9FoKuhwQEq4mOUroRsz5w 

Listen to our previous episode with Nancy Silverton: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3MLVEZq7CTbTTEKftrI7xk?si=Cc7FckT9TfWMXnbBYfU4yA 

Listen to our previous episode with Mark Ladner: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5qjEx81gP1UuGxHwoxjqfq?si=WxuUwMT7SZaakxsNRBoAhQ 

Read Dave's writing on Brooks for TIME 100: https://time.com/6964708/brooks-headley/ 

Hear the Ramones' 'All Quiet on the Eastern Front': https://open.spotify.com/track/3uxp0UwVWJVJqlXnH1d7zi?si=d6f4e464f8094a06 

Learn more about Yang's Kitchen: https://www.yangskitchenla.com/ 

Learn more about Bread and Salt Bakery: https://www.instagram.com/breadandsaltbakery/?hl=en 

Learn more about Chi Spacca: https://www.chispacca.com/ 

Learn more about Smoke House: https://www.smokehouse1946.com/ 

Learn more about El Bulli: https://elbullifoundation.com/en/ 

Learn more about Gramercy Tavern: https://www.gramercytavern.com/ 

Learn more about the Torrance Farmer's Market: https://www.torranceca.gov/our-city/cultural-services/farmers-market 

Learn more about South Pasadena Farmer's Market: https://southpasadenafarmersmarket.org/ 

Learn more about Weiser Family Farms: https://www.weiserfamilyfarms.com/ 

Learn more about Santa Monica Market: https://www.santamonica.com/experience-santa-monica/farmers-markets/ 

Learn more about Rustic Canyon: https://rusticcanyonrestaurant.com/ 

Watch our previous podcast with Jeremy Fox: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AhkVPVTJwnA 

Learn more about the Greenmarket: https://www.grownyc.org/greenmarket 

Learn more about GPod Potatoes: https://gpodpotatoes.com/

Learn more about Edulis: https://www.edulisrestaurant.com/ 

Learn more about Arzak: https://www.arzak.es/en/ 

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Babbo is back! Dave welcomes executive chef Mark Ladner of the newly reopening New York City institution,  the Italian restaurant Babbo. Dave and Mark catch up, share old New York memories, and discuss that ever-debated rice dish: risotto. They finish with a sneak peek of Babbo's new menu, Pre-Reopening Diaries, and an Ask Dave.

Learn more about Babbo: https://babbonyc.com/ 

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Listen to our recent podcast with Paul Carmichael: https://www.theringer.com/podcasts/the-dave-chang-show/2025/05/22/feeling-good-with-paul-carmichael 

Learn more about Kabawa: https://www.momofuku.com/restaurants/kabawa 

Learn more about Eeeeeatscon NYC: https://www.eeeeeatscon.com/new-york 

Read Kitchen Confidential: https://amzn.to/46TcWPN 

Read the NYT article about Stephen Starr: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/30/dining/stephen-starr-restaurants.html

Learn more about Brooklyn Glass: https://brooklynglass.com/ 

Learn more about Alto-Shaam: https://www.alto-shaam.com/en 

Learn more about CVAP: https://foodservice.winstonind.com/commercial-kitchen-equipment/ 

Learn more about Rational: https://www.rational-online.com/en_us/home/ 

Learn more about Craft: https://www.craftrestaurant.com/ 

Learn more about Santi: https://www.santinyc.com/ 

Learn more about Sodi: https://www.isodinyc.com/

Learn more about Rolo's: https://www.rolosnyc.com/ 

Learn more about Noodle Bar: https://www.momofuku.com/pages/noodle-bar 

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Learn more about Lyla Lila: https://www.lylalilaatl.com/ 

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On today's episode, Dave talks about the rise of an icon in America: the burger! In the first part of an overarching 25-for-25 series on the rise of fast casual dining, Dave discusses the most influential burger moments in recent history, the celebrity butcher, and how we got to this point—the point in which burger spots rule. He then answers an Ask Dave and cooks up some homemade burgers.

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Learn more about Cafe Boulud: https://cafeboulud.com/nyc/ 

Learn more about JG Melon: https://jgmelon-nyc.com/ 

Learn more about PJ Clarke's: https://pjclarkes.com 

Learn more about Peter Luger: https://peterluger.com/ 

Learn more about Piccinini Bros: https://piccininibros.com/ 

Learn more about Creekstone Farms: https://creekstonefarms.com/ 

Learn more about Eleven Madison Park: https://www.elevenmadisonpark.com/ 

Learn more about Frenchette: https://www.frenchettenyc.com/ 

Learn more about Le Veau d'Or: https://www.lvdnyc.com/ 

Learn more about Balthazar: https://balthazarny.com/ 

Learn more about Minetta Tavern: https://www.minettatavernny.com/ 

Learn more about Louis' Lunch: https://louislunch.com/ 

Learn more about Fuku: https://eatfuku.com/ 

Learn more about Next Thing You Eat: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15191350/ 

Learn more about Blackbird: https://www.blackbird.xyz/ 

Learn more about Resy: resy.com 

Learn more about Tock: https://www.exploretock.com/ 

Learn more about OpenTable: https://www.opentable.com/ 

Learn more about Toast: https://pos.toasttab.com/ 

Learn more about Union Square Hospitality Group: https://www.ushg.com/ 

Learn more about Major Food Group: https://www.majorfood.com/ 

Learn more about Burgerville: https://www.burgerville.com/ 

Learn more about White Castle: https://www.whitecastle.com/

Learn more about White Manna: https://www.whitemanna.com/ 

Learn more about Red Hook Tavern: https://www.redhooktavern.com/ 

Learn more about King's Hawaiian: https://kingshawaiian.com/ 

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Dave opens the episode with musings on how quickly the world, especially the food world, seems to change. Then, he interviews Sarah Fennel, founder of Broma Bakery and author of 'Sweet Tooth.' They talk about what might be her best recipe: A recipe for success from a degree she didn’t plan on using, pivoting into food blogging, and harnessing the power of social media. Dave wraps up the episode with Ask Dave.

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Learn morea bout Josh Weissman: https://www.joshuaweissman.com/

Read David Epstein's Range: https://davidepstein.com/range/

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In a heartfelt and personal conversation, Dave interviews acclaimed chef Jeremy Fox (0:50) about his new book, ‘On Meat,’ and his incredible, culinary-world-impacting restaurant Ubuntu, as well as the challenges of being in the restaurant world today. They discuss creativity (35:02), the evolution of the chef industry, and what they have learned over their long careers. To close the podcast, Dave makes two easy home versions of pan pizza (52:53).

Get your copy of Jeremy Fox's On Meat: https://bookshop.org/p/books/on-meat-modern-recipes-for-the-home-kitchen-jeremy-fox/761f4f9473f0d92f?ean=9781837290864&next=t 

Get your copy of Jeremy Fox's On Vegetables: https://bookshop.org/p/books/on-vegetables-modern-recipes-for-the-home-kitchen-jeremy-fox/720be6559d3afd38?ean=9780714873909&next=t 

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Learn more about Rustic Canyon: https://rusticcanyonrestaurant.com/ 

Listen to our previous episode with Jeremy: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7q5OmeGiUgxC05at8OmhQg 

Learn more about Manresa: https://www.ritualatmanresa.com/ 

Watch our previous episode with Sean Gray of Sergeantsville Inn: https://www.theringer.com/podcasts/the-dave-chang-show/2025/01/30/the-romantic-ideal-of-a-restaurant-with-sean-gray 

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Learn more about Smithereens: https://www.smithereensnyc.com/ 

Learn more about Claud: https://www.claudnyc.com/ 

Listen to Velvet Underground's White Light / White Heat album: https://open.spotify.com/album/554JkhGvfj3IvlSyTaFQJB?si=OTngrsKDT7Wv0-vQ__NgJA 

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Learn more about Blue Hill at Stone Barns: https://www.bluehillfarm.com/ 

Get your copy of Vegetables by Great French Chefs: https://www.rizzoliusa.com/buy-online/9782080301253/ 

Learn more about Fig: https://eatatfig.com/ 

Learn more about Le Bernadin: https://www.le-bernardin.com/ 

Learn more about Commis: https://commisrestaurant.com/ 

Learn more about Cairnspring Mills: https://cairnspring.com/ 

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Dave's sauce may have broken, but his spirit hasn't! Back in the kitchen, Dave gives a preview and introduction of the next Dave Chang Show guest (1:03), takes an Ask Dave (9:31), and answers a MOIF (13:02), all before successfully making (and redeeming) his béarnaise sauce (19:11).

Learn more about Birdie G's: https://www.birdiegsla.com/

Learn more about Rustic Canyon: https://rusticcanyonrestaurant.com/ 

Check out our previous episode with Jeremy Fox: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7q5OmeGiUgxC05at8OmhQg

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Learn more about French Laundry: https://thomaskeller.com/tfl/

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Check out our episode with Aisha Ibrahim: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3JGaK7bTMQIS39wZBYPpmj

Check out Peter Serpico: https://www.instagram.com/serpicopter/?hl=en

Learn more about Halfway to Hana: https://roadtohana.com/halfway-to-hana-stand.php 

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Learn more about SOS Chefs: https://sos-chefs.com/

Learn more about Jean-Georges: https://www.jean-georgesrestaurant.com/jean-georges/

Learn more about Daniel: https://www.danielnyc.com/ 

Learn more about Per Se: https://thomaskeller.com/perseny/

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Dave is in Las Vegas, but even a change of scenery can't distract him from the faux pas he made on the Chrissy Teigen–Diplo episode of ‘Dinner Time Live’ (0:49). After recapping said faux pas, Dave discusses the incredible legacy of Chef Nobu Matsuhisa (29:57), then finishes the show by tasting a brand-new food item coming to convenience stores in the U.S. (45:32).

Check out Dinner Time Live: https://www.netflix.com/title/81748864 

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Learn more about Kikunoi: https://kikunoi.jp/en/ 

Learn more about Nobu: https://noburestaurants.com/ 

Read more about 7-11 bringing Japanese-style convenience store items to the US: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/09/business/7-eleven-ceo-stephen-dacus.html 

Learn more about the No Reservations episode with Dave, Anthony Bourdain, and Sean Brock in Japan: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2375989/ 

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