# Fringale on The No Agenda Show

Fringale comes up in 3 chapters across 3 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from October 2008 to June 2011.

- **Chapters:** 3
- **Episodes:** 3
- **Discussed:** October 2008 – June 2011
- **Related topics:** [San Francisco](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/san-francisco.md), [Chicken](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chicken.md), [French Cuisine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/french-cuisine.md), [Helsinki](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/helsinki.md), [John Little](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-little.md), [Mississippi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mississippi.md), [Restaurant Review](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/restaurant-review.md), [Unemployment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/unemployment.md)

## Chapters 1–3 of 3

### Travel Recommendations and Hard Times Karma

- **Episode:** [310: Hail the Foot](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/310-hail-the-foot.md)
- **Published:** 2011-06-05
- **Time:** 1:28:44–1:32:38
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/310-hail-the-foot/chapter/travel-recommendations-and-hard-times-karma.md

A donor from Helsinki traveling to San Francisco receives a restaurant recommendation for Fringale, noted for its high-quality food and relative affordability. In a more somber note, listener John Little shares that he has lost his job and is struggling to support his family in Mississippi. The hosts offer him "karma" and support, promising to keep him in mind as they plan their RV route through the southern United States.

Keywords: [helsinki](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/helsinki.md), [san francisco](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/san-francisco.md), [fringale](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fringale.md), [john little](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-little.md), [mississippi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mississippi.md), [unemployment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/unemployment.md)

### San Francisco Dining, Chez Spencer and Fringale

- **Episode:** [64: Carbon Credits and the CIA](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/64-carbon-credits-and-the-cia.md)
- **Published:** 2009-01-03
- **Time:** 56:01–57:29
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/64-carbon-credits-and-the-cia/chapter/san-francisco-dining-chez-spencer-and-fringale.md

A review of recent dining experiences in San Francisco notes a decline in quality at Chez Spencer, attributed to a potential change in the kitchen staff. Conversely, the restaurant Fringale is mentioned as having a new chef who may have stabilized the menu. Plans are made to visit several locations during an upcoming trip to the city.

Keywords: chez spencer, [fringale](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fringale.md), [san francisco](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/san-francisco.md), chef changes, cuisine

### Fringale Restaurant Critique, Lack of Culinary Passion

- **Episode:** [51: Corked Wine](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/51-corked-wine.md)
- **Published:** 2008-10-12
- **Time:** 18:56–20:51
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/51-corked-wine/chapter/fringale-restaurant-critique-lack-of-culinary-passion.md

The hosts critique a recent lunch at Fringale, describing the food as tasteless and lacking passion. Specifically, a chicken dish is cited as being poorly marinated and uninspired. There is speculation regarding whether the head chef was absent, as the restaurant's quality has reportedly become spotty.

Keywords: [fringale](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fringale.md), [san francisco](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/san-francisco.md), [french cuisine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/french-cuisine.md), [chicken](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chicken.md), [restaurant review](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/restaurant-review.md)

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