Innovation in Tradition and a Pre-Reopening Diaries with Mark Ladner

Babbo is back! Dave welcomes executive chef Mark Ladner of the newly reopening New York City institution,  the Italian restaurant Babbo. Dave and Mark catch up, share old New York memories, and discuss that ever-debated rice dish: risotto. They finish with a sneak peek of Babbo's new menu, Pre-Reopening Diaries, and an Ask Dave. Learn more about Babbo: https://babbonyc.com/  Try to get your Babbo reservations if you can here: https://resy.com/cities/new-york-ny/venues/babbo-restaurant?date=2025-09-30&seats=2  Listen to our recent podcast with Paul Carmichael: https://www.theringer.com/podcasts/the-dave-chang-show/2025/05/22/feeling-good-with-paul-carmichael  Learn more about Kabawa: https://www.momofuku.com/restaurants/kabawa  Learn more about Eeeeeatscon NYC: https://www.eeeeeatscon.com/new-york  Read Kitchen Confidential: https://amzn.to/46TcWPN  Read the NYT article about Stephen Starr: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/30/dining/stephen-starr-restaurants.html Learn more abo...