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

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Podcast: [The Dave Chang Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-dave-chang-show-427293)
Published: 2026-05-28T10:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

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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