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EPISODE · Oct 16, 2025 · 1H 13M

An "Overnight Success" Years in the Making With Alison Roman

from The Dave Chang Show · host The Ringer

Dave sits down with Alison Roman, whom he has known since the early days of Milk Bar, as her new cookbook, 'Something From Nothing,' comes out soon. They reminisce on the old days before they talk about how Alison made a path for herself and worked hard for a long time before becoming an "overnight success." The duo also discusses creating a personal style, how difficult it can be to mature in the public eye, and the process of actually making a cookbook. Dave closes with an Ask Dave about Momofuku ramen. Get your copy of Alison's new book: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/608062/something-from-nothing-a-cookbook-by-alison-roman/  Alison's previous book Dining In: https://amzn.to/4ohywo8  Learn more about Milk Bar: https://milkbarstore.com/  Learn more about Major Food Group: https://www.majorfood.com/  Learn more about Quince: https://www.quincerestaurant.com/  Watch our episode with Christina Tosi of Milk Bar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QsKKidj7f7E  Learn more about Rich Table: https://www.richtablesf.com/  Learn more about Pies 'n' Thighs: https://piesnthighs.com/  Learn more about Domino magazine: https://www.domino.com/  Check out the French Laundry Cookbook: https://amzn.to/3W4kQAW  Read the Michel Bras Cookbook: https://www.kitchenartsandletters.com/products/essential-cuisine-english-edition-from-france-c?srsltid=AfmBOoqKKlD7ZxhErIOyQLp_YgoO9BDOvmwhR72lwQgKb5ehU1-hblQd  Check out the website domain Alison wishes that she had: alisonroman.com  Momofuku book: https://amzn.to/3VYhcIE  Watch our episode with Brooks Headley of Superiority Burger: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ekz3XJ2LVLs&list=PL7SmJHepo13dGH9Eqp4gIssMjeLBLqB2E&index=2  Learn more about Benton's: https://shop.bentonscountryham.com/  Send in your Ask Dave questions to bit.ly/AskDaveForm or [email protected]. Subscribe to the show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thedavechangshow. Subscribe to Recipe Club on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@recipeclubofficial. Submit your favorite food moments in your favorite movies to majorfoodporn.com. Join our community Discord on majordomo.com. Host: Dave Chang Guest: Alison Roman Majordomo Media Producer: David Meyer Spotify Producer: Felipe Guilhermino Engineer: Belle Roman Editor: Stefano Sanchez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave sits down with Alison Roman, whom he has known since the early days of Milk Bar, as her new cookbook, 'Something From Nothing,' comes out soon. They reminisce on the old days before they talk about how Alison made a path for herself and worked hard for a long time before becoming an "overnight success." The duo also discusses creating a personal style, how difficult it can be to mature in the public eye, and the process of actually making a cookbook. Dave closes with an Ask Dave about Momofuku ramen. Get your copy of Alison's new book: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/608062/something-from-nothing-a-cookbook-by-alison-roman/  Alison's previous book Dining In: https://amzn.to/4ohywo8  Learn more about Milk Bar: https://milkbarstore.com/  Learn more about Major Food Group: https://www.majorfood.com/  Learn more about Quince: https://www.quincerestaurant.com/  Watch our episode with Christina Tosi of Milk Bar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QsKKidj7f7E  Learn more about Rich Table: https://www.richtablesf.com/  Learn more about Pies 'n' Thighs: https://piesnthighs.com/  Learn more about Domino magazine: https://www.domino.com/  Check out the French Laundry Cookbook: https://amzn.to/3W4kQAW  Read the Michel Bras Cookbook: https://www.kitchenartsandletters.com/products/essential-cuisine-english-edition-from-france-c?srsltid=AfmBOoqKKlD7ZxhErIOyQLp_YgoO9BDOvmwhR72lwQgKb5ehU1-hblQd  Check out the website domain Alison wishes that she had: alisonroman.com  Momofuku book: https://amzn.to/3VYhcIE  Watch our episode with Brooks Headley of Superiority Burger: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ekz3XJ2LVLs&list=PL7SmJHepo13dGH9Eqp4gIssMjeLBLqB2E&index=2  Learn more about Benton's: https://shop.bentonscountryham.com/  Send in your Ask Dave questions to bit.ly/AskDaveForm or [email protected]. Subscribe to the show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thedavechangshow. Subscribe to Recipe Club on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@recipeclubofficial. Submit your favorite food moments in your favorite movies to majorfoodporn.com. Join our community Discord on majordomo.com. Host: Dave Chang Guest: Alison Roman Majordomo Media Producer: David Meyer Spotify Producer: Felipe Guilhermino Engineer: Belle Roman Editor: Stefano Sanchez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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