Topic: Tasting Menu

The hosts review their dining experience at Parallel 37, the restaurant inside the Ritz Carlton San Francisco. They critique the hotel's transition under Marriott ownership, noting a shift toward a "W Hotel" aesthetic to compete with the Four Seasons. While the tasting menu was considered decent, they express disappointment in the lack of a professional sommelier.

Quince, a Michelin-starred restaurant in San Francisco, is reviewed following a visit for its tasting menu. Highlights included a Dungeness crab soup and an inexpensive Vaka Reyes wine recommended by the steward. While the proportions were deemed appropriate, some pasta dishes were criticized for being overly starchy.