# Michael Mina on The No Agenda Show

Michael Mina comes up in 3 chapters across 3 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from April 2008 to October 2009.

- **Chapters:** 3
- **Episodes:** 3
- **Discussed:** April 2008 – October 2009
- **Related topics:** [San Francisco](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/san-francisco.md), [Bait And Switch](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bait-and-switch.md), [Michelin Stars](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michelin-stars.md), [Millennium Tower](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/millennium-tower.md)

## Chapters 1–3 of 3

### Millennium Tower Dining, RN47 Restaurant Review

- **Episode:** [142: Obamaland](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/142-obamaland.md)
- **Published:** 2009-10-25
- **Time:** 0:00–4:06
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/142-obamaland/chapter/millennium-tower-dining-rn47-restaurant-review.md

The hosts open the program with a discussion of the Millennium Tower in San Francisco and the restaurant RN47. One host describes a recent dining experience involving pumpkin soup and Liberty Farm duck, while criticizing the loud, train-station-themed ambiance. Reference is made to chef Michael Mina losing Michelin stars for his other establishments, Aqua and the Michael Mina restaurant in the St. Francis.

Keywords: [millennium tower](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/millennium-tower.md), rn47 restaurant, [michael mina](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michael-mina.md), [san francisco](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/san-francisco.md), aqua restaurant, liberty farm duck

### Culinary Textures, Michael Mina and Restaurant Service

- **Episode:** [98: Health Code Violation](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/98-health-code-violation.md)
- **Published:** 2009-05-17
- **Time:** 1:08:26–1:11:10
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/98-health-code-violation/chapter/culinary-textures-michael-mina-and-restaurant-service.md

The unique textures created by sous vide cooking are discussed in the context of high-end dining at restaurants like Michael Mina in San Francisco. While the results can be delicious, the hosts maintain that the process is a "dangerous culinary curiosity."

Keywords: [michael mina](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michael-mina.md), [san francisco](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/san-francisco.md), veal, duck, [michelin stars](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michelin-stars.md)

### Michael Mina Restaurant, Wine Bait and Switch, Sommelier Tactics

- **Episode:** [26: Feeling Fat?](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/26-feeling-fat.md)
- **Published:** 2008-04-12
- **Time:** 1:09:51–1:13:18
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/26-feeling-fat/chapter/michael-mina-restaurant-wine-bait-and-switch-sommelier-tactics.md

A review of Michael Mina's restaurant in San Francisco describes a "bait and switch" tactic regarding wine. After being told a selected bottle was unavailable, the staff offered an upgrade at the same price, only to later retract the offer for a cheaper substitute. This experience, combined with inconsistent food quality, led to a negative assessment of the establishment's management.

Keywords: [michael mina](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michael-mina.md), aqua, wine service, [bait and switch](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bait-and-switch.md), [san francisco](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/san-francisco.md)

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