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This week's tablehopper: when they go low, I go high altitude.                     Lake Tahoe magic hour. Photo: © tablehopper.com. Howdy friends. Hope you are all hanging in there. I was so thankful to head to the mountains over the weekend and escape from the headlines of hate and horror…

This week's tablehopper: alternative snacks.                     An array of antipasti at the special Capezzana dinner at Boulevard, all ready to have olio nuovo drizzled on them. Photo: © tablehopper.com. So how y’all doing out there? We have just gone through a doozy of a weekend—mine started at…

This week's tablehopper: storm's a-comin'.                     One of my favorite courses at the R.T.B. Fillmore pop-up: tortellini in brodo filled with smoked porcini, with smoked foie gras and ham broth. Photo: © tablehopper.com. Howdy, peeps. I hope you had a good weekend, and some…

This week's tablehopper: soup's on, yo!                     The hearty chanko nabe at Motze is here for you. For all of us. Photo: © tablehopper.com. Whoa, this rain is no joke. While it’s no fun to go out in, I am loving it for keeping me focused…

This week's tablehopper: singin' in the rain.                     Niku udon from Udon Mugizo. And a missed opportunity to commit two fouls on Instagram: I should have pierced the egg yolk and made a Boomerang of the noodles coming out of the bowl. Drat. Photo: © tablehopper.com. Happy New…

This week's tablehopper: the land of nog.                     Buckwheat doughnuts with whiskey crème anglaise at The Morris. (Not for Santa, but for me!) Photo: © tablehopper.com. How y’all doing on there in the land of pumpkin spice, eggnog, and peppermint? I was pretty damn happy in the land…

This week's tablehopper: time to put on your fat pants.                     Pro move/order: cilantro-kale pesto and bamboo pith jook topped with duck confit leg at Jook Joint. Photo: © tablehopper.com. Howdy. BIG THANKS to everyone who came to Jook Joint on Sunday, all 115+ of you! Yeah, we…

This week's tablehopper: trip the light fantastic.                     The poor old Li Po Cocktail Lounge sign, it so deserves to have all its neon restored! Photo: © tablehopper.com. Howdy. I know we have a lot on our minds right now, and heavy hearts. Our Bay Area community suffered a…

This week's tablehopper: on the road again.                     “Tonno del Chianti” (it’s actually pork, served like a tuna salad!) at Dario Cecchini’s friends and family supper. Photo: © tablehopper.com. Hi gang, did you have a nice Thanksgiving holiday? I sure hope so. Big thanks and much gratitude…

This week's tablehopper: turkey trot.                     Okay, so it’s not a turkey, but it’s the superlative honey-soy roasted squab (chim quay) at Bodega Bistro, which is as good as ever. Photo: © tablehopper.com. Hi gang. You scrambling to finish your work, pack your bags, catch that flight,…