Frustrated Gavin Newsom Laments He Now Has To Get French Laundry To-Go

SACRAMENTO—California Governor Gavin Newsom lashed out in a phone call with his staff Monday morning, lamenting that due to the restrictions on public dining that he has imposed, he is now limited to getting takeout from the French Laundry, according to sources familiar with the conversation. “Are you kidding me?” Newsom raged, complaining that the 3-Michelin Star restaurant’s Herb Roasted Wolfe Ranch White Quail and Hen Egg Custard did not taste the same when consumed from cardboard takeout containers and that the restaurant’s dining atmosphere is crucial to the $310-per-person dining experience. “The 100-day dry aged American wagyu steak was cold, and newsflash: wagyu does not reheat well in the microwave! What was I thinking when I implemented these restrictions? How long are we supposed to live like this? We cannot let this virus stop us from living our lives.” At press time, Newsom was heard commiserating with Los Angeles County Supervisor Sheila Kuehl, who was reportedly livid after having to transition to getting Il Forno Trattoria delivered, complaining that the Ossobuco Milanese with saffron risotto became soggy in transit.