Josh and Gabby head to Greenwich Village to try Chada, a Thai restaurant that opened in 2025 from alums of Soothr. They break down their full meal, including a standout Pad See Ew, the appetizers that impressed, and where the experience fell a little short.

But dinner also comes with a side of unexpected entertainment when a very loud date two tables over sparks a conversation about restaurant etiquette and the unwritten rules of dining out.

Later in the episode, they’re joined by Jaxx Snax founder Jacqueline, a classically trained French pastry chef known for her baked goods, especially her babka. She shares the story behind building her business, how social media has helped grow her audience, and what it takes to turn great pastry into a growing brand.

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Josh and Gabby hit three buzzy spots in the city, starting with Bad Roman at Columbus Circle, where the appetizers steal the show over the mains. Next, they dive into Motek, raving about the food while chatting about how quickly the restaurant is expanding across the city. Finally, they visit Randy’s Donuts, the LA institution now in NYC. Along the way, Gabby reflects on the “demise of their own hype,” a trend of restaurants opening with big buzz only to wrestle with expectations. From smart apps to cult donuts, this episode explores what’s really worth the hype in the city’s dining scene.

Josh and Gabby chase one of downtown’s most talked-about bites at Son del North, the burrito spot redefining expectations with Northern Mexico–style flavors, Sonoran flour tortillas, and a strict no-rice philosophy at its Lower East Side and West Village locations. Then they sit down with Kim, founder of Kawaii Cafe, to talk about building a small business in New York, the realities behind the counter, and the rich, bold pull of her signature Vietnamese coffee. From hype-driven burritos to heartfelt entrepreneurship, this episode is all about what fuels the city—on the plate and beyond.