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Dave Chang has a few questions. Besides being the chef of the Momofuku restaurants and the creator and host of Netflix’s 'Ugly Delicious,' Dave is an avid student and fan of sports, music, art, film, and, of course, food. In ranging conversations that cover everything from the creative process to his guest’s guiltiest pleasures, Dave and a rotating cast of smart, thought-provoking guests talk about their inspirations, failures, successes, fame, and identities.
Innovation in Tradition and a Pre-Reopening Diaries with Mark Ladner
The Dave Chang Show
1 hour 5 minutes
1 month ago
Innovation in Tradition and a Pre-Reopening Diaries with Mark Ladner
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/
Try to get your Babbo reservations if you can here: https://resy.com/cities/new-york-ny/venues/babbo-restaurant?date=2025-09-30&seats=2
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
Learn more about Buddakan: https://buddakannyc.com/
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Host: Dave Chang
Guest: Mark Ladner
Majordomo Media Producer: David Meyer
Spotify Producer: Felipe Guilhermino
Engineer: Belle Roman
Editor: Stefano Sanchez
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The Dave Chang Show
Dave Chang has a few questions. Besides being the chef of the Momofuku restaurants and the creator and host of Netflix’s 'Ugly Delicious,' Dave is an avid student and fan of sports, music, art, film, and, of course, food. In ranging conversations that cover everything from the creative process to his guest’s guiltiest pleasures, Dave and a rotating cast of smart, thought-provoking guests talk about their inspirations, failures, successes, fame, and identities.
