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This week's tablehopper: one day at a time.                     The latest Chef Shuffle spread (Spanish tapas from Nick Rappaport). I’ll be sharing details on Instagram shortly. Check out this coming Sunday’s chef and menu at @chef.shuffle. Photo: © tablehopper.com. Hi gang, how are you doing with…

This week's tablehopper: box it up.                     A recent Restaurant Nisei bento box—read all about what’s inside it on Instagram! Photo: © tablehopper.com. Hello, friends. Whew, it has been a busy morning checking in on people after that horrible five-alarm fire in SoMa in SF this morning.…

This week's tablehopper: putting the flan in flâneur.                     The extraordinary Parisian flan from Tarts de Feybesse. Read more about this exquisite treat (and others!) on my Instagram and Facebook accounts shortly! (Oui, I am teasing you.) Photo: © tablehopper.com. Howdy, folks. You keeping your head up? I know,…

This week's tablehopper: WTF SF.                     An array of exquisite oysters at California Fish Market Restaurant, my first oysters in almost four months. Heaven! Photo: © tablehopper.com. Howdy, gang. I hope you’re staying healthy and keeping your spirits up. I’ll be honest, at this very moment, I’…

This week's tablehopper: soul-searching.                     Don’t miss listening to chef and entrepreneur Jay Foster in this week’s On the Fly podcast. Photo: Shea Evans. Hello, everyone. I’m back in your inbox with some quick updates and something important, too. The past three weeks, I hit pause…

This week's tablehopper: the new normal.                     The amazing, Big Night-inspired timpano from Prospect I enjoyed immensely a couple weeks ago. What a dream—something special I’d happily stay at home for. Photo: © tablehopper.com. Hello, friends. Thanks to all of you who wrote back after last week’…

This week's tablehopper: movement.                     The Mission High/San Francisco Solidarity Protest for George Floyd. Photo: © tablehopper.com. Hello, friends. I’m sending you much love and support right now. The past two weeks have been so intense—it has been a time to listen, and learn, and witness,…

This week's tablehopper: is that all there is?                     The beef chow fun from Chubby Noodle Chinese Takeout will put some fun into your day, I guarantee it. Photo: © tablehopper.com. Hey gang. Did you all enjoy that three-day weekend and gorgeous sun? It was pretty epic as far…

This week's tablehopper: the rent is too damn high.                     The potato latke grilled chicken sandwich (with brisket sauce!) from Beth Needelman of Schmaltz, part of the new Hi Neighbor Incubator Series. Photo: © tablehopper.com. Happy Tuesday, friends. How are you? Surprised to see me? tablehopper is technically every…

This week's tablehopper: hot mic.                     Be sure to check out the amazing meal kit from Pinoy Heritage, and you too can have a lumpia salad for lunch! Photo: © tablehopper.com. Hello, my friends. Well, how was that for an oddball Mother’s Day? We all did the best…