The Detour with David Chang
2026– · CNN · 60 min · 1 season
S01E06 · Miami to Key West with Eric André
Sun, 18 Oct, 1:00 pm
David Chang is dead set on visiting the Florida Keys without stopping in Miami, but actor and comedian Eric Andre blows up the itinerary and leads him on adventure through Jewish delis, Haitian kitchens, rum bars, and alligator farms.
About
The Detour with David Chang follows the acclaimed chef, restaurateur and author in his pursuit of no-frills but unforgettable eats on the open road. In the age of influencers, algorithms and listicles, Chang cuts through the noise on a classic American road trip following local leads and friends' recommendations to his next meal. Each episode represents a different leg of Chang's journey, pairing him with a new travel companion and a new culinary adventure.
Episodes
- E01
Nashville to Madisonville with Christina Tosi
Mon, 21 Sept· 60 minDavid Chang and longtime friend Christina Tosi, founder of Milk Bar, make a pilgrimage to the legendary Benton's smokehouse in Madisonville, Tennessee that helped shape their early careers. The two eat everything they see along the way.
- E02
LA to Vegas with Cord Jefferson
Mon, 21 Sept· 60 minMany have made the drive from LA to Las Vegas in search of fortune, glory, and… other vices. David Chang and Oscar-winner Cord Jefferson are heading into the desert to show that Vegas might just be the best eating city in America.
- E03
Dallas to San Antonio with Cristela Alonzo
Mon, 28 Sept· 60 minDavid Chang is driving through Texas to find out what's new with barbecue, while his companion, comedian and Texas native Cristela Alonzo, introduces him to her side of the Lone Star State and the cuisine she grew up eating.
- E04
Sonoma to the Pacific with Chris Ying
Sun, 4 Oct· 60 minDavid Chang joins best friend and creative partner Chris Ying for a wine-soaked romp through Northern California, where Chris tries to convince Chang to love the region's cuisine as they debate whether Mother Nature is behind its quality.
- E05
Pittsburgh to Philly with Gillian Jacobs
Sun, 11 Oct· 60 minAfter being called out for writing off Pittsburgh's food scene, David Chang meets up with a native, actress Gillian Jacobs, to see what else he's got wrong. They then head to Philly to visit his favorite food spots, in a tale of two cities.
- E06
Miami to Key West with Eric André
Sun, 18 Oct· 60 minDavid Chang is dead set on visiting the Florida Keys without stopping in Miami, but actor and comedian Eric Andre blows up the itinerary and leads him on adventure through Jewish delis, Haitian kitchens, rum bars, and alligator farms.
Cast
David Chang
Chef