Silicon Valley’s political darling and former presidential heartthrob Barack Obama just can’t stay away from San Francisco’s culinary scene. On a crisp Wednesday evening, Obama was spotted dining at the legendary Quince restaurant, rubbing elbows with tech royalty and indulging in chef Michael Tusk’s gastronomic magic.

The Presidential Plate

While the exact details of his dinner remain shrouded in mystery, one thing was crystal clear: Marc Benioff, Salesforce’s philanthropic CEO, conveniently strolled in just moments before Obama’s arrival. Coincidence? We think not. These two have a history of breaking bread together, from their 2015 dinner at Spruce to Obama’s keynote at Dreamforce in 2019.

Bay Area Culinary Connections

This isn’t Obama’s first rodeo in SF’s restaurant scene. From dim sum in Chinatown to dining with Steph Curry at International Smoke, he’s basically a local foodie legend. Chef Michael Tusk seems to be a particular favorite, having previously cooked a private dinner for the former president.

The Speculation Game

Was this just a casual dinner, or were deeper conversations brewing over carefully crafted dishes? While Climate Week was happening in town, Obama wasn’t officially on the schedule. But in the world of political networking, nothing is ever just a simple meal.