The Dave Chang Show

• Taking Big Swings With Stephen Starr

  Dave interviews Stephen Starr, restaurateur extraordinaire and head of the STARR restaurant group. They talk about Stephen's special skill sets, from his capacity for taking big swings to discovering and fostering great talent. The duo also talks about the pros and cons of operating big and small restaurants, common mistakes that people make financially when opening restaurants, and what it is like to be the Yankees of food. Dave finishes with an Ask Dave about Japanese restaurants. Learn more about STARR Restaurant Group: https://starr-restaurants.com/  Learn more about Babbo: https://babbonyc.com/  Listen to our episode with Mark Ladner on the re-opening of Babbo with Stephen: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5qjEx81gP1UuGxHwoxjqfq?si=dmyq-uFrSPuJStb2-gGCyg  Learn more aboutLettuce Entertain You: https://www.lettuce.com/  Read the New York Times profile on Stephen Starr: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/30/dining/stephen-starr-restaurants.html  Learn more about Buddakan NYC: https://buddakannyc.com/ Learn more about Per Se: https://thomaskeller.com/perseny/  Learn more about Le Mercerie: https://www.lamercerieny.com/  Learn more about Borromini: https://borrominiristorante.com/  Learn more about The Continental: https://continentalmidtown.com/  Learn more about Parc: https://parc-restaurant.com/  Learn more about Eleven Madison Park: https://www.elevenmadisonpark.com/  Learn more about Buddakan: https://buddakan.com/  Read about Dave Chang in TIME Top 100: https://content.time.com/time/specials/packages/article/0,28804,1984685_1984940_1984944,00.html  Learn more about Le Coucou: https://lecoucou.com/  Learn more about The Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown episode with Daniel Boulud: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3717664/  Learn more about Jon and Vinny's: https://www.jonandvinnys.com/  Learn more about Cafe Spaghetti: https://www.cafespaghetti.com/  Learn more about St. Anselm: https://starr-restaurants.com/restaurants/st-anselm/  Learn more about Le Diplomate: https://lediplomatedc.com/ Learn more about Table from chef Bruno Verjus: https://table.paris/ Learn more about Mawn: https://mawnphilly.com/  Learn more about Pastis Nashville: https://pastisnashville.com/  Learn more about Monk Kyoto: https://restaurant-monk.com Host: Dave Chang Guest: Stephen Starr Majordomo Media Producer: David Meyer Spotify Producer: Felipe Guilhermino Engineer: Belle Roman Editor: Stefano Sanchez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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• How We Consume Now With Alex Stupak

  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/  Learn more about Empellón: https://www.empellon.com/  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  Watch Dinner Time Live: https://www.netflix.com/title/81748864 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/  Send in your Ask Dave questions to bit.ly/AskDaveForm or [email protected]. Subscribe to the show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thedavechangshow. Subscribe to Recipe Club on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@recipeclubofficial. Submit your favorite food moments in your favorite movies to majorfoodporn.com. Join our community Discord on majordomo.com. Host: Dave Chang Guest: Alex Stupak Majordomo Media Producer: David Meyer Spotify Producer: Felipe Guilhermino Engineer: Belle Roman Editor: Stefano Sanchez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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• An "Overnight Success" Years in the Making With Alison Roman

  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/  Learn more about Major Food Group: https://www.majorfood.com/  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/  Check out the French Laundry Cookbook: https://amzn.to/3W4kQAW  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  Momofuku book: https://amzn.to/3VYhcIE  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/  Send in your Ask Dave questions to bit.ly/AskDaveForm or [email protected]. Subscribe to the show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thedavechangshow. Subscribe to Recipe Club on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@recipeclubofficial. Submit your favorite food moments in your favorite movies to majorfoodporn.com. Join our community Discord on majordomo.com. Host: Dave Chang Guest: Alison Roman Majordomo Media Producer: David Meyer Spotify Producer: Felipe Guilhermino Engineer: Belle Roman Editor: Stefano Sanchez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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• Best of EEEEEATSCON Awards, With Justin Pichetrungsi and Eddie Huang

  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/  Send in your Ask Dave questions to bit.ly/AskDaveForm or [email protected]. Subscribe to the show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thedavechangshow. Subscribe to Recipe Club on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@recipeclubofficial. Submit your favorite food moments in your favorite movies to majorfoodporn.com. Join our community Discord on majordomo.com. Host: Dave Chang Guests: Justin Pichetrungsi and Eddie Huang Majordomo Media Producer: David Meyer Spotify Producer: Felipe Guilhermino Editor: Stefano Sanchez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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• Point of View With Brooks Headley

  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/  Send in your Ask Dave questions to bit.ly/AskDaveForm or [email protected] Subscribe to the show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thedavechangshow Subscribe to Recipe Club on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@recipeclubofficial Submit your favorite food moments in your favorite movies to majorfoodporn.com Join our community Discord on majordomo.com Host: Dave Chang Guest: Mark Ladner Majordomo Media Producer: David Meyer Spotify Producer: Felipe Guilhermino Engineer: Belle Roman Editor: Stefano Sanchez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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