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From Chef to Restaurateur With Michael Mina

From Chef to Restaurateur With Michael Mina

The Dave Chang Show

November 3, 20251h 30m

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Show Notes

Dave interviews and catches up with chef and restaurateur Michael Mina (8:45). They discuss the significance of Michael Mina's Aqua restaurant, how he changed kitchen systems for the better, and the expectations put on a chef vs. a restaurateur. Dave then answers a protein-focused Ask Dave before making a lobster pot pie à la Mina himself (51:27) and testing a new segment with show favorites Chris Ying and Noelle Cornelio (1:17:48).

Learn more about the Mina Group: https://theminagroup.com/
Learn more about Michael Mina's Bourbon Steak in San Francisco at the St. Francis: https://www.bourbonsteak.com/location/san-francisco/
Learn more about Bourbon Steak DC: https://www.bourbonsteakdc.com/
Learn more about Masters of Scale: https://mastersofscale.com/
Listen to Dave's interview with Guy Kawasaki at Masters of Scale: https://guykawasaki.com/from-chef-to-dad-david-changs-new-definition-of-success/
Learn more about Michael Mina's restaurant with Ayesha Curry: https://internationalsmoke.com/
Learn more about Michael Mina's new bourbon speakeasy with Stephen Curry: https://the8thrule.com/
Listen to our Protein episode with Michael Ormsbee: https://open.spotify.com/episode/24ogvRPFU70iUr4JLGafJZ?si=qNw73UNQQtauCyXbgoP3eg
Learn more about Noma: https://noma.dk/


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Host: Dave Chang

Guest: Michael Mina

Majordomo Media Producer: David Meyer

Majordomo Media Coordinator: Molly O’Keeffe 

Spotify Producer: Felipe Guilhermino

Editor: Stefano Sanchez

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