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About the episode
The Beef is gone. The Bear (Season 2) is here. Dave and Chris start by talking about how underrated Chicago is as a food city and how it lends itself to culinary innovation. They then break down Season 2 of The Bear, from poaching chefs to expediting. They talk some Sydney leadership criticism, the realities of the famous “Forks” episode, and how Carmy’s relationship reflects real chef relationships. They finish with a MOIF about restaurants with wait lists you can join remotely. Listen to this episode, Chef!
Catch up on Season 2 of The Bear here: https://www.hulu.com/series/05eb6a8e-90ed-4947-8c0b-e6536cbddd5f.
Watch our episode on Season 1 of The Bear here: https://youtu.be/gyFHTAZcDXg.
Watch the “Happy Hour” episode of Recipe Club here: https://youtu.be/6Vz1Dy75oKM.
Learn more about Avec here: https://www.avecrestaurant.com/.
Learn more about Kasama here: https://www.kasamachicago.com/.
Learn more about Pizza Lobo here: https://www.pizzalobo.com/.
Learn more about Publican Quality Meats here: https://www.publicanqualitymeats.com/.
Learn more about Ever here: https://www.ever-restaurant.com/.
Learn more about Alinea here: https://www.alinearestaurant.com/.
Learn more about Charlie Trotter’s here: https://www.charlie-trotters.com/.
Listen to the past episode with Alex Stupak here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1Jj55QsGmLU2RAj3UiZo94.
Read the NYT‘s “25 Years of Audacious Dining in New York City” here: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2025/05/06/dining/25-years-nyc-restaurants.html.
Read William Grimes’s NYT WD-50 review from 2003 here: https://www.nytimes.com/2003/06/18/dining/restaurants-chef-s-second-course-is-food-for-thought.html.
Watch Dave and René Redzepi on Mind of a Chef here: https://youtu.be/m9eoysWdxLc?si=UjfCrnJcbvtrtFc3.
Learn more about Single Thread here: https://singlethreadfarms.com/restaurant/.
Watch the past episode with Will Guidara on Unreasonable Hospitality here: https://youtu.be/YyFveotyzTA.
Watch the past episode with Paul Carmichael on Kabawa here: https://youtu.be/J6gvc7ICJto.
Read the NYT‘s 100 Best Restaurants in New York City 2025 list here: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2025/dining/best-nyc-restaurants.html.
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Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying
Majordomo Media Producers: Kelsey Rearden and David Meyer
Spotify Producers: Felipe Guilhermino and T Cruz
Editor: Stefano Sanchez
