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 confident and constantly be ahead of the curve.

Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying

Guest: Tom Colicchio

Video Producer: Victoria Valencia

Audio: Victoria Valencia

Majordomo Media Producers: Noelle Cornelio, Kelsey Rearden, and David Meyer

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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 tuned for an Ask Dave and rapid-fire MOIF session.

Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying

Video Producer: Victoria Valencia

Majordomo Media Producers: Kelsey Rearden and David Meyer

Additional Production Supervision: Noelle Cornelio

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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 creation of his bone broth company: Brodo. Brodo celebrates its 10th anniversary this year (14:20). They then finish with a session of futuristic Buy or Sell (45:32).

Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying

Guest: Marco Canora

Video Producer: Victoria Valencia

Majordomo Media Production: Noelle Cornelio, Kelsey Rearden, and David Meyer

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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 and Chris Ying

Guest: Roy Shvartzapel

Video Producer: Victoria Valencia

Majordomo Media Productions: Noelle Cornelio, Kelsey Rearden, and David Meyer

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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 timeline of cultivated meat to the market, and beyond. Dave and Chris finish with a new MOIF about the huge rise (metaphorical, it’s unleavened) of the versatile and tasty lavash in Dave’s bread rankings.

Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying

Guest: Eric Schulze

Video Producer: Victoria Valencia

Majordomo Media Production: Noelle Cornelio, Kelsey Rearden, and David Meyer

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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 Productions: Noelle Cornelio and Kelsey Rearden

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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!

Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying

Guest: Liwei Liao

Video Producers: Ira Chute and Victoria Valencia

Majordomo Media Production: Noelle Cornelio, Kelsey Rearden, and David Meyer

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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 to in a restaurant. The trio reflects on the evolution of culinary careers, the vibrant New York food scene, and Courtney's aspirations for future projects.

Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying

Guest: Courtney McBroom

Video Producer: Victoria Valencia

Majordomo Media Production: Renee Colvert, Noelle Cornelio, Kelsey Rearden, and David Meyer

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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: Leopardo segment.

Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying

Guest: Joshua Skenes

Video Producer: Victoria Valencia

Majordomo Media Production: Noelle Cornelio, Kelsey Rearden, and David Meyer

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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 innovations to eating utensils.

Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying

Video Producer: Victoria Valencia

Majordomo Media Production: Noelle Cornelio, Kelsey Rearden, and Ira Chute

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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 episode wraps up with Dave’s heartfelt farewell to Szechuan food (42:04).

Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying

Video Producer: Victoria Valencia

Majordomo Media Production: Noelle Cornelio and Kelsey Rearden

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