Nick welcomes Monica Eng from Axios.com back to the podcast to discuss the latest issues surrounding the mayor and the budget, wild boat rides, the changing tipping habits of diners, and Monica’s rundown of the best things she ate in 2024.

Later, Esmeralda Leon joins Nick to contemplate the charm of the Santa Tracker and reflect on the anticlimactic flop that was Y2K. Esma also shares her experience of enjoying great sushi delivered by a robot waitress on a bullet train. They wrap up by revisiting A Taste of History and indulging in some amazing chocolate. [Ep310]