Topic: Steakhouse

Australian listeners provide feedback on John C. Dvorak's attempt at an Australian accent, specifically correcting his use of the word "shrimp." They explain that Australians eat "prawns" and that "shrimp" refers to small children or insects. Musician Chris Wilson contributes a song advising the hosts to simply order "surf and turf" to avoid sounding like "douchebag Yanks."

A listener's note describes a dispute with his wife in Amman, Jordan, over the quality of the Al-Tazaj chicken chain, which she compared to KFC. John Dvorak defends the high-pressure cooking method used by KFC and Al-Tazaj. The segment includes a trivia point about the King of Jordan dining at Morton's Steakhouse in San Francisco.

The White House press corps expressed outrage after Donald Trump "gave them the slip" to have dinner with his family at the 21 Club in New York. Media outlets framed the lack of a press pool as a national security risk and a break in protocol. The hosts argue the press is simply upset about losing control of the narrative and being scooped by social media photos.

Adam Curry announces a meetup at Sparks Steakhouse in Manhattan on April 5th to celebrate his birthday. Gregory Davis from Austin is knighted and promotes his new book, "Rethink Sales Management," and his consulting startup, Challenge Assumptions.

An anecdote describes King Abdullah II's frequent visits to San Francisco, where his security detail reportedly brandishes automatic weapons from SUVs in Union Square. The King is noted for his fondness for Morton's Steakhouse and his education at Georgetown and in the UK. The hosts compare the Western media's shifting portrayal of Middle Eastern leaders like Bashar al-Assad to corporate treatment of fired employees.

The hosts compare the Four Seasons steakhouse to other Bay Area establishments, noting that while the meat was high quality, the atmosphere felt more like a Marriott than a luxury hotel. They discuss Yelp reviews that praised the service, though their own experience was mixed. The high cost of the meal, including a $120 bottle of wine, led to a conclusion that the restaurant lacked value for the money.

A visit to Acme Steakhouse near Candlestick Park in San Francisco is reviewed, focusing on the quality of their baby back ribs. The meat is described as slow-cooked or parboiled to the point of falling off the bone, though lacking a traditional barbecue smoke ring. The establishment is characterized as a functional and reliable spot for high-quality meat.

The hosts review Larkspur Steakhouse, a Bradley Ogden restaurant located inside a Bloomingdale's in San Francisco. The review covers the "ammoniated" blue cheese dressing, the "bland" grass-fed New York strip, and the high-quality Caymus 2005 Cabernet. The culinary highlight was the "C&C" discovery: a pairing of cantaloupe sorbet with Calvados.