Why Chris Chooses the Hard Way

Dave makes a version of New Mexico green chile stew for his friend, chef and scientist Chris Young.

Chris also walks Dave through how to make the best french fries at home—from the freezer!

Dave and Chris talk about their mindsets regarding the intersection of food and science, what they look for in restaurants now that they're older, and taking creative risks.

Learn more about Chris Young Cooks: https://chrisyoungcooks.com/

Watch Chris Young's videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ChrisYoungCooks

Watch Chris' soufflé video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rU5u9UzZnEU&t=394s

Learn more about Combustion Inc: https://combustion.inc/

Learn more about Modernist Cuisine: https://modernistcuisine.com/books/modernist-cuisine/

Learn more about The Fat Duck: https://thefatduck.co.uk/

Check out The Fat Duck cookbook: https://amzn.to/40mo19d

Check out Harold McGee's book On Food and Cooking: https://amzn.to/4rp2NlS

Learn more about Tire Shop Taqueria: https://www.yelp.com/biz/tire-shop-taqueria-los-angeles

Learn more about Frontier Restaurant: https://www.frontierrestaurant.com/

Learn more about Sushi Sonagi: https://www.exploretock.com/sushi-sonagi-gardena/

Learn more about Arpège: https://www.alain-passard.com/en/

Check out Heston's Blumenthal's perfect French fry recipe in 'Pursuit of Perfection': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MCB9jIpNGzY

Learn more about Morton's: https://www.mortons.com/

Learn more about Joe's Stone Crab: https://joesstonecrab.com/

Host: Dave Chang

Guest: Chris Young

Majordomo Media Producer: David Meyer

Spotify Producer: Felipe Guilhermino

Additional Crew: Michael Berger, Abby Zidonis, Marcus Yasui, Michael Delgado, Elizabeth Styles

Editor: Jake Loskutoff

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