American Chef Ultimate Team, Whataburger and Regional Fast Food, and an Ask Dave

American Chef Ultimate Team, Whataburger and Regional Fast Food, and an Ask Dave

May 28, 2026 · 56 min

About this episode

Dave Chang discusses his all-star American chef team, regional fast food experiences, and kitchen equipment.

Dave puts together an all-star team: his starting 11 for if there was an American team in a Chef World Bowl. Difficult decisions are made, lots of incredible and important American chefs are discussed, and a roster is created, which Dave almost immediately regrets. He also answers an Ask Dave about his appearances on cooking competition shows as a judge, and if he would join as a contestant. Dave also talks about his recent inaugural visit to a Whataburger, and what the trip made him wonder about regional fast food chains. He finishes with a Home Ec, discussing kitchen equipment, starting with the potato ricer. Barbs B Q: https://www.barbsbq.com/The Last Course cookbook: https://amzn.to/4uifm4PWhataburger: https://whataburger.com/ With Vrbo, what you book is what you get. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Organizations: Whataburger, Barbs B Q

Books & works: The Last Course

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