Dave has returned from a lovely trip to Paris and has plenty to say about it. He talks about where he ate, such as the incredible Maison Sota, which he thinks deserves more praise, and the great Bruno Verjus, with Bruno's unique story. Dave also discusses where he didn't get to eat, but would love to support. Dave also talks about how Paris is changing before he answers an Ask Dave about cooking from scratch in restaurants and at home. Learn more about Maison Sota: https://en.maison-sota.com/ Learn more about Clown Bar: https://www.clownbar.fr/ Learn more about Astrance: https://www.astranceparis.fr/ Learn more about Arpège: https://www.alain-passard.com/ Check out the Chef's Table France on Alain Passard: https://www.netflix.com/title/80128096 Learn more about Providence: https://providencela.com/ Learn more about Balthazar: https://balthazarny.com/ Learn more about Ha Noi 1988: https://www.viet-eat.com/en Learn more about Le Duc: http://restaurantleduc.com/ Learn more about Table by Bruno Verjus: https://table.paris/ Learn more about Le Servan: https://www.leservan.fr/ Learn more about Musée National Picasso-Paris: https://www.museepicassoparis.fr/en/home-page Learn more about Smyth: https://www.smythandtheloyalist.com/ Learn more about Asador Etxebarri: https://www.asadoretxebarri.com/en/home Check out our most recent episode with Chef Edward Lee: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6LFn14t5qcD7M6CNbWH7OA?si=Miqz9IpjT6qhk8ocxGZsPA Learn more about SHIA: https://shiarestaurant.org/ Learn more about Benu: https://www.benusf.com/ Learn more about St. JOHN: https://stjohnrestaurant.com/ Learn more about From First Principles podcast: https://ffppod.com/ Learn more about Combustion Inc.: https://combustion.inc/ Learn more about The Fat Duck: https://thefatduck.co.uk/ Host: Dave Chang Majordomo Media Producer: David Meyer Spotify Producer: Felipe Guilhermino Editor: Jake Loskutoff Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices