$390 MENU, 3 MICHELIN STARS and a $12 MILLION Lawsuit (Best of California Part 3)

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$390 MENU, 3 MICHELIN STARS and a $12 MILLION Lawsuit (Best of California Part 3)

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Күн бұрын

We are back for the next restaurant of a new series, where I visit California's best restaurants.
5 days, 5 restaurants. Each with 3 Michelin stars. Our restaurant for today is Quince.
In this video, we try the restaurant's $390 menu, we meet the chef Michael Tusk and I will tell you the story of the restaurant's strange $12 million lawsuit.
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@Grandmaster-Kush Ай бұрын

Enjoying my instant ramen hors d'oeuvre with a pairing of plain vodka and water, an elegant meal for an elegant video.

@Riskmangler Ай бұрын

Tap water or bottled?

@themodernshoe2466 Ай бұрын

Cheese and bread checking in

@NadiaSeesIt Ай бұрын

🙄

@blamb9977 Ай бұрын

Huzzah! 🎉

@pavel672 Ай бұрын

How was the acidity?

@danielholmqvist2713 Ай бұрын

4:01 I just love these little cutaways where you pick something from the table and talk about it. You really teach us so much in an entertaining way, and it's definitely THE way to teach us about stuff, whether it's wine, caviar or a piece of meat.

@no48bus Ай бұрын

I had left over chicken curry paired with an elegant tap water at the coffee table.

@andrewkryzak84 Ай бұрын

You're a comic genius! Love it!

@Intigo Ай бұрын

Chicken curry is amazing, don't downplay it!

@Jay-kx1uv Ай бұрын

lol

@freestylepunk Ай бұрын

You mean day aged chicken curry?

@MrTrylobite Ай бұрын

@@Intigo Twice cooked Chicken Curry!

@saintemily Ай бұрын

More space between tables also allows more room for people like me, in wheelchairs! It's a fantastic idea that doesn't disturb the restaurant's ambience (I don't like interrupting other guests to ask them to pull their chairs in) and allows me to feel more welcome also, as if I belong in this space. Everyone wins. Great to see!

@abrar__sami Ай бұрын

I was just thinking a while ago “I hope Alex dropped a video today” and there it was You are literally my favourite channel right now. Hope we can meet someday when I am in Europe.

@cwg73160 Ай бұрын

“Dear Slim, I wrote you, but you still ain’t callin”

@abrar__sami Ай бұрын

@@cwg73160 Precisely lol

@balderdasheryy Ай бұрын

@@cwg73160 >_

@AnalEyesAnalyzeAnalLies Ай бұрын

You need more friends?

@KusuriyaV Ай бұрын

I'm really glad you highlighted the suit and the case the chef is presenting in their battle over the name. The fact that people are sending complaints, packages, and phone calls when you aren't the retailer is enough to make it not a dumb suit either. Whats crazy to me, is the lack of awareness of this or understanding why this suit was done in the first place. I couldn't find much about the story besides new stories and a reddit post full of people complaining over the suit itself.

@kevinh3979 Ай бұрын

Well, if you read some of the articles, it is claimed that the chef put forth an off for the rights to the online name and the suit will be dropped in exchange for $12mm. So it's not just about errant packages and reviews. It's all about the MONEY. So I don't think this chef is such the noble guy. He's out for a cash grab.

@chankwanting Ай бұрын

@@kevinh3979 When you're suing on the basis of amongst other things damages to reputation already done, what do you think such lawsuit will ask for? Of course it's going to be for financial damages along with various injunctions preventing future damages. And when it come to settlement offers, the terms will be on a similar basis for the same reason. Just because someone is seeking financial damages award in a lawsuit doesn't make them bad.

@name-oc2df Ай бұрын

@@kevinh3979yeah, how else do you think they would go about recovering damages? it’s not like the other company has much else of value to offer them. it’s not like they should get a discount just because they know they’ll lose in court.

@bailvik6390 Ай бұрын

@@kevinh3979 He probably knows its hard to win the suit so he wants the money to change the name and replace all the stuff with the name ingraved on them. After all he is a small resturant against a big retailer.

@KusuriyaV Ай бұрын

@@kevinh3979 The restaurant has been around for a long time and earned those stars. Have those stars comes with it a reputation and that reputation is being tarnished wrongly. So no, not just the money. The money is for the damage of having to deal with the nonsense wrongly by the retailer having their name. I also can't read most of the articles since they are tied to a subscription plan nor will I assume that is the reason cause the media loves to skew information.

@syrome09 Ай бұрын

Love it! I've been hoping this series would bring you somewhere I've been and finally! We went to Quince for our honeymoon in 2017 and had a great time. It looks like they've toned their plating down - when we went, we got several dishes with some wild plating, including one made out of an iPad playing a video of truffle hunting pigs (it was a truffle dish). Now maybe you will go to Addison, the only other 3-star I've been to in CA.

@MaxGoogle-od7ok Ай бұрын

Tusk does everything right. Both Quince and Cotogna are our two favorite restaurants in San Francisco. Thank you for reviewing and showcasing Quince.

@wesselvandorsten 5 күн бұрын

Thank you for sharing this with us, Alex. This place looks great!

@TheElectronPusher Ай бұрын

Alexander, your videos are enjoyable, informative, and entertaining. Thank you!

@Paul-uz8xi Ай бұрын

Amazing good video. You will go to 1 million subs. Keep on improving, thank you for all your work.

@PeckishMarcio Ай бұрын

Another amazing video from Alexander, the quality seems to be higher than ever, great job!

@spliffwizard420 7 күн бұрын

Matassa and De Moor...crushing the good naturals. Well done sir!

@piccolonijel Ай бұрын

10:36 that Nebbiolo ZONE OF PRODUCTION is actually called GATTINARA

@Warehouses468 Ай бұрын

Such a high quality show man! Love watching ur stuff keep it up.

@kudakwashemwashayenyi4752 5 күн бұрын

The legendary outro returns....thank you

@peteraegger 4 күн бұрын

Well said . I like your diplomatic approach to reviewing restaurants

@tammystratford7079 Ай бұрын

I am living vicariously through Alexander. I would love to experience these places!

@JimFisher Ай бұрын

I love Alexander's suit game. So strong. Oh yes... the videos are so enjoyable as well.

@TheExiagundam Ай бұрын

Alex, thank you so much for making these videos. Great content!

@nesclass Ай бұрын

alexander, i'd really like you to give more comments on the taste of the dishes, revealing them in more detail, because it seems that you give more information about complexity of the wine rather than actual food 🙏 sweet greetings from russia

@danielfisher417 Ай бұрын

Yes, it feels like we get a whole paragraph about each wine and then one sentence about the food it pairs with.

@meit85 Ай бұрын

Awesome video 🍾 Great explenation of the orange wine

@MaverickTomcat69 Ай бұрын

the quality of the video is so amazing - super professional vs others of this nature

@stop736 Ай бұрын

I hope this video inspires people to support this chef and the restaurant! Especially at this time.That would really be cool and show the power of this channel and others like it.

@zes7215 Ай бұрын

wrg

@donladmulligan4676 Ай бұрын

Your visuals are stunning. The camera keeps catching more and more and distilling in such a short moment such gorgeousness.❤thanks

@Bosshog-WealthHealthBetterment Ай бұрын

I don't usually go for a wine pairing, but when I do, I hope it looks like this one. What a cool combination of wines.

@achilds92 Ай бұрын

I got a quince clothing ad during this video 😭😭😭

@kiyolo030 Ай бұрын

Looks amazing ! Thanks Alexander for another great episode.

@AJBTemplar Ай бұрын

Really liked this review. It's great that you notice the details such as the cutlery.

@bryonseilerXauBry0716 Ай бұрын

It must be incredible to visit these places.

@StCreed Ай бұрын

Amazing restaurant. Great wine selection too. But when I ever get rich, I'm going to hire that architect. That was gorgeous - the colours, the tones... that architect is amazing. And I may eat there too :)

@TimK2646 Ай бұрын

These are my Bucket List Gourmet experiences. Love to try each one and thank God (and Alex)

@neomage2021 Ай бұрын

I bet that madeira was wonderful. I picked up a bottle of 1968 vintage from that producer a few months ago while I was in Portugal.

@AMK190768 Ай бұрын

What was the price tag on that bottle f I may ask?

@neomage2021 Ай бұрын

@@AMK190768 it was about $600

@neomage2021 Ай бұрын

@@AMK190768 It was around $600

@melissalambert7615 Ай бұрын

Lovely meal. Best of luck to Quince, the restaurant.

@chrisrice9700 Ай бұрын

A classic pairing and a rare pairing- "the second one excited me more." Big shock there! 😜

@Kees247 Ай бұрын

Another great video. Looking forward to the other 4.

@sabandauti7849 Ай бұрын

Ciao alexander , i tuoi video sono magnifici , da cuoco ammiro i tuoi episodi e amo provare nuovi piatti che qui in Italia non si vedono , un grande abbraccio e inbocca al lupo

@ContrarianDC_KAF Ай бұрын

What a kind thing to say!

@weltraumkolonisator Ай бұрын

Alexander the Goat

@markmower6507 Ай бұрын

I enjoyed the constant background music. And more importantly I really enjoyed hearing about this restaurant. I am not really into fancy restaurants, and not really a big drinker of Wine. But I was really impressed with this restaurant and I think that I would have gotten everything exactly as Alexander did...

@adamh2957 Ай бұрын

Now this looks good! The other CA spots felt really, really underwhelming to me but I'd try Quince in a heartbeat.

@davidrosenman976 Ай бұрын

I went to Quince in feb 2021 and it was awesome, I cannot believe how much the restaurant changed. It looks beautiful! They had a beet spaghetti with sturgeon cream and caviar which was the best pasta ive ever had!!!

@barath4545 Ай бұрын

Alex, I am - as a fellow wine guy - VERY surprised you had not seen Pur Sang from Dageneau before?? Anyways, welcome to basically cult white Loire :) ... Silex and Pur Sang are very good white pairings. Didier Dageneau created the wines but died too early so now his son has taken over.

@Question_Marked Ай бұрын

Chefs table is my favorite part of any place that has it watching amazing art take place you get to eat 🎉

@Mr__Chicken Ай бұрын

Im watching this with a microwave curry meal :D

@dgetzelman Ай бұрын

Excellent review and story telling!

@user-or6yn8pm3c 26 күн бұрын

Im enjoying my Oatmeal Souffle with a Blueberry Maple Grenadine.

@GCccccc Ай бұрын

i see new alex video i like

@blupinto1629 29 күн бұрын

Love you Alexander, but please use a bright lens for filming the meals, because the video is often dark and I find myself trying to adjust the brightness of my screen

@jeffghi2825 Ай бұрын

Price of the wines is eye watering. I was worried to see all these natural wines in the pairing but the wine pairings ended up strong! That didier dageneau is a gem that one can't find from the sauv blanc master anymore sadly.

@Keliiyamashita Ай бұрын

Love these videos! Makes me want to work harder to afford these experiences.

@woutervossebeld4664 Ай бұрын

9:27 I dont think thats the cleaver you meant, it's visible at 5:12 though.

@Choatsy Ай бұрын

Of the michelin restaurants in the bay area, I've tried both quince and manresa. It's a treat to see you try some of the heavy hitters here, once the series is complete I hope to try another!

@Boohoo19999 Ай бұрын

Let's take a moment to appreciate all the flamboyant suit choices 👌

@hannibot Ай бұрын

I don't know why, but that "and if you have already subscribed, thank you" made me feel good. I think his fine dining experience has rubbed off on me and I appreciate the little details now 😅

@HossinFW Ай бұрын

This is my favorite show!!!!!!!!

@kevinh3979 Ай бұрын

Alexander, I have a question: I see that they added a tip to the bill. How do you tip on large bills like this in Europe vs the US? Tipping in US is expected and with large percentages. But if you go to, let's say, Louis XV in Monaco, what kind of tip do you leave?

@CelesteOnYoutube Ай бұрын

I don't find this one was worth the money...

@LovingSalads Ай бұрын

You should have your own food, wine and travelling T.V show.

@markmower6507 Ай бұрын

Oh earlier I tried Escargot for the first time in my life and I Really, REALLY Enjoyed It!!!

@debbieelkington1643 Ай бұрын

This place just made my bucket list thanks to you! Did they give you the tour & Chef’s table as a KZfaqr or can everyone get this chance?

@gerardmagill5632 Ай бұрын

As much as I love the channel it is becoming a bit wine obsessed.

@MGTV_Twitch55 Ай бұрын

I love this food channel! Your great, only been to 4 Michelin star rated restaurants but will visit more

@alessandrocanil9016 Ай бұрын

The wine is not Gallinara, but GATTINARA, coming from the homonymous city in northern Italy. Made with 100% Nebbiolo grapes, the same used to produce the world famous BAROLO delle Langhe.

@patrickdean4853 Ай бұрын

Soooo, this restaurant is comfortable with overcharging its customers for wine … charging 8x what their contemporaries charge? That’s not enough to get up and leave, but I’m glad you noted it. On essence, it’s says volumes about the restaurant and I prefer not to support that manner of abuse. They should be ashamed. It violates the basic relationship between a customer and supplier. They come to the restaurant because they trust them to offer the best … not to be fleeced.

@nicholaspissare5874 Ай бұрын

The price of the wine is much different then in Europe. So they are having to pay much more then the previous restaurant, especially to import it to America.

@patrickdean4853 Ай бұрын

@@nicholaspissare5874 8x more?

@andrewmcgraw2053 Ай бұрын

I love a nicely wibrant wintage wine. Wery lowely wideo, thanks Alexander

@bluesapphire5009 Ай бұрын

I come watch this back when it's lunch time

@ChefMychel Ай бұрын

Still need to go, let's see if Alexander thinks it's worth it!

@stanvanillo9831 Ай бұрын

Guanciale is from the jowl, not the cheek

@Fruza123 Ай бұрын

5k for a bottle, OH MY GAWD :D

@raffaeledadone8114 Ай бұрын

is gattinana not Gallinara nebbiolo.. amazing wine

@miket.4192 Ай бұрын

I'm surprised how often they re-use the same ingredients - asparagus and caviar....featured more than once

@kevinrazban8906 Ай бұрын

Did you have to prearrange with the restaurant your video? I noticed their policy on their website is “no videos.”

@skatchannel2024 Ай бұрын

Hoping Part 5 is French Laundry!

@brandoncarpenter9681 29 күн бұрын

It was, your wish was completed. Nice job!

@shadowfilm7980 Ай бұрын

I’m impressed with this. His food plus the spaces. The one next door was amazing in terms of atmosphere. Loved it! I hope he wins the lawsuit. I think that’s horrible when someone just comes along and thinks they can do whatever even though someone else already has that same name. Title. Brand. I wonder if he was able to copyright that name prior to all of this mess. If so that should help him a lot.

@sarahr7890 Ай бұрын

Guessing the staff weren't very fun nor engaging, but the food looks impeccable.

@purplecloud2828 28 күн бұрын

I am going to splurge today Chinese barbecue pork.About $11.00 a pound.My dog loves it also .Today is her birthday.

@danieltabja Ай бұрын

Hello Alexander.(sorry for bad english) I watch all your episodes because i enjoy your honest reviews and i find it entertaining. The only thing i want to know about you is. Do you consider you drink to much alcohol? I see you eating in all these restaurants and having a glass of wine with each dish. Im not against alcohol or anything, but does it affect your life? Would you enjoy the food without the alcohol? Do you think alcohol and food needs to go together for a fine dining experience or thats just your style. Sorry if this comment is rude, I really respect your professionalism

@kevinh3979 Ай бұрын

Let's say he does 10 reviews a year. That's not a lot of drinking. You'll also notice that he may not be finishing each pour. Also, they aren't pouring him goblets of mead. These are small glasses. It adds up but he's Hungarian and therefore he probably has a huge tolerance!

@lutherbobs Ай бұрын

Why did the asparagus served tableside have some flowers and broth on it while another image of it didn’t?

@jacqudace 22 күн бұрын

Just googled the lawsuit Wow, that's ridiculous! I have bought a few things on Quince, i like their style and price point, in other words not very expensive. Someone like me who bargain shops online is not going to confuse it with a outrageously expensive restaurant in SF. Wow, get over yourselves!

@elmk1963 6 күн бұрын

Can you check out Addison? Only 3 michelin star restaurant in Southern California

@user-tm8ff8xf4w Ай бұрын

We went for a plain pasta with a red stripe, 3 stars

@WeAreQuestionDutch Ай бұрын

I think i do place this below last one, and the first of the 5 is for now dead last. Close call last 2, but last one (entering, first course, etc) wins it on food, this last one on interior and styling.

@AwesometownUSA Ай бұрын

When I first read about this story, I thought it was pronounced “KEEN-say” (which is just Spanish for “fifteen”), so I thought they were crazy they were trying to enforce IP protection on a number haha

@jwess1234 Ай бұрын

Interesting how an influencer with a substantial following is invited to the kitchen for a course and then tour of the wine cellar…. Not my recent treatment.

@schmoron13 Ай бұрын

noted the same thing. They also seemed to comp him the risotto. Came in May-1st 3 Michelin star experience- and we didn't get anything near that. Service was great but some of the dishes seemed lackluster.

@neilmurphy3239 Ай бұрын

Because he’s a Special kind off Guy he deserve the very best experience these restaurants can offer if I had restaurant he would eat for free 😊

@stanley2903 Ай бұрын

I see a dish from Benu. Yum

@TheLalo562 Ай бұрын

Will you be doing to Addison? If not, I’d clarify that this list only focuses on Northern California (basically a different state). I think you’re doing Benu and French Laundry since you’re in SF and Napa. Totally fine but would be worth mentioning this is only for northern California’s

@maxid87 Ай бұрын

A mandatory service charge of 22% that is explicitly not including gratuity is wild

@mafaldap5330 Ай бұрын

Hi Alexander, I wonder : how much is the tip in places like this ? Thanks for the answer 😌

@jamessalter9023 Ай бұрын

The markup on the Champagne is disappointing....

@mauromatos3124 Ай бұрын

That's wine mark up is criminal. Disgusting practices.

@andyasia Ай бұрын

Great video but just further evidence of some restaurants ripping their customers off e.g. the champagne at 8 times the price available elsewhere.

@blakeluvsu1 Ай бұрын

5000 for a bottle of wine is insane

@Fara_Bale 13 күн бұрын

10:38 Gattinara

@nonchalanthe Ай бұрын

I didn’t like the constant background music :(

@mosmarb Ай бұрын

Yeah, I think the music was a bit too high in the mix this week.

@zes7215 Ай бұрын

wrg

@danielholmqvist2713 Ай бұрын

I don't mind it, the video flows so nicely

@ErPaSt Ай бұрын

I second this comment. Wouldn't be all too bad if it was turned down a notch. But is certainly too loud and distracting

@christophejergales7852 Ай бұрын

I agree with everyone here. I can't believe we all paid good money to watch this video. Oh wait...

@IsabellaFung Ай бұрын

Will you be stopping by Empress by Boon by any chance while in town? I've heard mixed things about that place but am very curious..

@isakdahlstrom Ай бұрын

I've had the wine at 11:37 :D

@FishareFriendsNotFood972 Ай бұрын

I hope they win their case! Chefs has a difficult time holding on to their own innovations, as recipes can be copied and they do not really have legal protection

@mgbdub2007 Ай бұрын

What. A. Review.

@williamlacava1396 5 күн бұрын

keensay please

@bossman674 Ай бұрын

Abruzzo is actually classed as being southern and to the east. Appreciate it looks central on a map but it isn’t really…and it’s gaTTinara, not gallinara.