Podcast Episodes

The Drunkest Town in America, How to Eat Mochi Ice Cream, and Burrito Stories

Dave is joined by Chris as the pair ruminate further on the direction of the restaurant industry, particularly as it relates to the ability to emulat…

2 years, 4 months ago

The Changing Landscape of Dining and Eating, NBA Players Analogized to Chefs, and Top Five Spanish Tourist-Trap Foods

It’s a DCS After Dark (kind of) as Dave weighs in on the current state of the restaurant industry and the way people think about eating versus dining…

2 years, 5 months ago

So You Wanna … Build a YouTube Culinary Empire? With Andrew Rea

Dave dials in from New York City to talk about the things he misses about the city he considered his home, including the experience of feeling like a…

2 years, 5 months ago

Meat and Threes, Underappreciated Po’boys, and Dave’s Boba Order

Dave and Chris Ying hop on the pod “fresh” off the flight from New Orleans. The two bring up an unlikely hero in the New Orleans sandwich debate—the …

2 years, 5 months ago

Dave and Chris Eat in New Orleans, the Worst Type of Diner on the Planet, and New Orleans Vs. Jacksonville

It’s the return of Dave After Dark: New Orleans edition as Dave records from Louisiana and gets into traveling with Chris Ying to the Big Easy. He ki…

2 years, 5 months ago

Dave’s Favorite Seasonal Ingredients, the Grocery Store Price Conundrum, and the Future of Restaurant Service

Dave kicks off the episode by talking about his favorite seasonal ingredients—from matsutake mushrooms to chinook to ramps, and his reasons for each.…

2 years, 5 months ago

Dave’s 'Thursday Night Football' Experience, Revisiting London, and PFFW: Kansas City Vs. Denver

Dave kicks off the show by talking about his experience filming 'Thursday Night Football,' including his amazement at the production work that goes o…

2 years, 5 months ago

So You Wanna Be … a Hunter? With Steven Rinella

It’s a meaty episode as Dave talks about the three things he looks for in a steak house before being joined by hunter, conservationist, and MeatEater…

2 years, 5 months ago

The One Tailgate Dish to Rule Them All, What Dave Buys at the Korean Grocery Store, and L.A. Vs. Philadelphia Sandwiches

Dave kicks off the pod remotely from Washington, D.C., where he’s spent the week on assignment with the 'Thursday Night Football' team.

The episode be…

2 years, 5 months ago

How Dave Picks Where to Eat, When to Give Up Your Seat on a Plane, and Top Five Rice Dishes

Dave is joined by Euno Lee for this episode, and they kick off the show by talking about Dave’s tips for finding a place to eat—including using peopl…

2 years, 5 months ago