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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…

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…

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…

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’…

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…