Dan Van Rite's guest appearances

Dan Van Rite

Andrew Talks to Chefs

Food Republic Today

FoodCrush

Marcus Samuelsson

Angie Rito

Erin Shambura

Dan Jacobs

Gavin Kaysen

Scott Tacinelli

Ariel Arce

JJ Johnson

Diego Galicia

Charlie Palmer

Mashama Bailey

Greg Bresnitz

Katie Button

David Kinch

Jeff Gordinier

OwlTail

Daniel Jacobs

What is authenticity? It's a word that, by its very definition means "real" or "genuine." It's a word that makes sense when you're discussing an iconic painting, a Prada bag or an athletic jersey. But is it a realistic term to use to describe food? We sat down with Dan Jacobs and Dan Van Rite (co-owners of Batches, Dandan and Fauntleroy), two chefs whose cuisine has gone under fire for its authenticity (or lack thereof) to ponder the notion of authenticity. Does it exist? Does it matter? Or should we all just sit back, relax and enjoy a bit more of that delicious food?

What is authenticity? It's a word that, by its very definition means "real" or "genuine." It's a word that makes sense when you're discussing an iconic painting, a Prada bag or an athletic jersey. But is it a realistic term to use to describe food? We sat down with Dan Jacobs and Dan Van Rite (co-owners of Batches, Dandan and Fauntleroy), two chefs whose cuisine has gone under fire for its authenticity (or lack thereof) to ponder the notion of authenticity. Does it exist? Does it matter? Or should we all just sit back, relax and enjoy a bit more of that delicious food?

It might be time to give up the quest for "authentic" food:  A chat with Daniel Jacobs and Dan Van Rite of Dandan, EsterEv & Fauntleroy

Hey hey! Today we've got 10 Q's for Milwaukee chefs Dan Jacobs &amp; Dan Van Rite (3:54) of DanDan &amp; EsterEv about how they decided to open a Chinese restaurant w/ a pop-up inside (8:24), Dan J's diagnosis with Kennedy's Disease (12:16), Dan V's stint in Portland (16:02), Dan J lying his way into a top kitchen &amp; using cats for free books (18:26), Peking duck &amp; Schmaltz fried rice (21:04), Milwaukee dining &amp; purveyors (24:48), &amp; Dan V's summer job at Lambeau Field (29:41). To close, bad Yelp reviews (31:06).

Hey hey! Today we've got 10 Q's for Milwaukee chefs Dan Jacobs &amp; Dan Van Rite (3:54) of DanDan &amp; EsterEv about how they decided to open a Chinese restaurant w/ a pop-up inside (8:24), Dan J's diagnosis with Kennedy's Disease (12:16), Dan V's stint in Portland (16:02), Dan J lying his way into a top kitchen &amp; using cats for free books (18:26), Peking duck &amp; Schmaltz fried rice (21:04), Milwaukee dining &amp; purveyors (24:48), &amp; Dan V's summer job at Lambeau Field (29:41). To close, bad Yelp reviews (31:06).

Dan Jacobs & Dan Van Rite

Tony Mantuano

Andrew recently had a chance to sit down with Midwestern chefs of two generations: Chicago legend Tony Mantuano, who was instrumental in bringing authentic Italian food to the United States, and has done an admirable job of adjusting to the ever-changing times in stride; and Dan Jacobs and Dan Van Rite, who riff on Chinese food at their Milwaukee restaurant DanDan, and recently announced plans for a forthcoming French restaurant. Two very different and complementary conversations. Here's a thought: If you like what you hear, please tell your chef-fascinated friends, subscribe to Andrew Talks to Chefs (it's free) on iTunes or Stitcher, follow us on your favorite social media platforms @ChefPodcast, and/or rate or review us on Apple's podcast store. Thanks for listening! Andrew Talks to Chefs is powered by Simplecast

Andrew recently had a chance to sit down with Midwestern chefs of two generations: Chicago legend Tony Mantuano, who was instrumental in bringing authentic Italian food to the United States, and has done an admirable job of adjusting to the ever-changing times in stride; and Dan Jacobs and Dan Van Rite, who riff on Chinese food at their Milwaukee restaurant DanDan, and recently announced plans for a forthcoming French restaurant. Two very different and complementary conversations. Here's a thought: If you like what you hear, please tell your chef-fascinated friends, subscribe to Andrew Talks to Chefs (it's free) on iTunes or Stitcher, follow us on your favorite social media platforms @ChefPodcast, and/or rate or review us on Apple's podcast store. Thanks for listening! Andrew Talks to Chefs is powered by <a href="https://simplecast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Simplecast</a>

Episode 36: Tony Mantuano, Dan Jacobs, Dan Van Rite