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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…

This week's tablehopper: the streets of San Francisco.                     La Palma is back open! Pick up some of the best handmade tortillas in the Bay, and everything on their menu is delicioso! Carnitas to go, fresh salsas. Mexica-tessen heaven. Photo: © tablehopper.com. Hello, dear readers and friends. It’s…

This week's tablehopper: introducing on the fly.                     You’ll find happiness hiding under the béchamel blanket in Troya’s vegetable moussaka. Photo: © tablehopper.com. Hello dear readers, To those who celebrate, I hope you had a lovely Passover and Easter (here’s a pic of my socially distanced…

This week's tablehopper: the struggle is too real.                     The extraordinarily delicious miso ramen I had delivered from Kirimachi. Read more about their ramen kits in my post on Instagram. Four servings for $40! #supportsmallbusiness Photo: © tablehopper.com. Hello, friends. How are you doing? I’m sure each of…

This week's tablehopper: where to begin?                     I didn’t know it at the time, but my last meal out was an extra-special one at the counter of The Bump Bar by California Caviar. I so look forward to being able to see a server’s smiling face like…

This week's tablehopper: quesa-beeria.                     The amazing Szechuan poached fish (flounder) in flaming chili oil at Chili House. Photo: © tablehopper.com. Hi. Sorry this is a couple days late, but to be honest, someone has been a little distracted lately. I also had to unexpectedly spend my Tuesday at…

This week's tablehopper: love and quiches.                     The decadent quiche Lorraine at the just-opened Maison Danel. Photo: © tablehopper.com. Howdy! It’s another sunny day in SF…here’s wishing you a happy Mardi Gras! [throwing beads at you] I’m so looking forward to celebrating tablehopper’s 14th…

This week's tablehopper: here's to 14 years, pho-ck yes!                     I can’t celebrate a tablehopper birthday without Champagne and caviar. As my dear friend Roberta Klugman says, “A day without Champagne is just stupid!” Photo: © tablehopper.com. Happy summer! Kidding. But seriously, this weather right now.…