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This week's tablehopper: beast mode.                     A pre-Prince (at the Fox!) feast at Hawker Fare. Photo: © tablehopper.com. Whoa, busy day on the Twitter, blowing up with congrats to all the final nominees for the upcoming James Beard Foundation Awards in May. Big congratulations to all the writers, chefs,…

This week's tablehopper: das boot.                     The Windshield (mezcal, rye, amaro, lemon) at Loló. Photo: © tablehopper.com. Happy Pi Day, happy Purim tomorrow, happy St. Paddy’s Day weekend, and congratulations to all of us who live in the Bay Area, because this weekend is gonna be a beaut.…

This week's tablehopper: all forked up. And just like that, spring is all up in our business. 73 degrees on Saturday, I see you! Commence alfresco activity plotting, now. Longer days, yes! More bike rides, also in the cards. How was your weekend? Did you go score some…

This week's tablehopper: vissi d'arte.                     Some of the delightfully over-stuffed brioche donuts by Mr. Holmes. Photo: © tablehopper.com. Sunny day! Has me plotting what to do tomorrow, which is gearing up to be even warmer. Hell to the yes. I have a couple of options for…

This week's tablehopper: all right, all right, all right.                     The yum kai dao (fried duck egg “salad”) at Kin Khao. Yum indeed. Photo: © tablehopper.com. Are we all done dissecting the Oscars yet? There was a lot to cover with my amigos the past 24 hours, from the…

This week's tablehopper: make it rain.                     One of my favorite drinks of all time: the Cherry Bounce at Comstock Saloon. Photo: © tablehopper.com. Oh yeah, our city is getting one hell of a bath right now. Loving. In case you’d like a little something to warm you…

This week's tablehopper: moon over my hammy.                     Dusk at the Delano South Beach pool. Photo: © tablehopper.com. I can’t believe a week ago I was packing my bag for a dream long weekend in South Beach, Miami. All I can say is what the hell took me…

This week's tablehopper: Miami vices.                     A 10th anniversary pizzetta at A16 with black truffle, ricotta, and arugula. Photo: © tablehopper.com. ¡Hola! I hope you enjoyed the three-day weekend. Mine is actually starting on Wednesday, since I am leaving to go on a last-minute trip to Miami! Ends up…

This week's tablehopper: pineapple express.                     The lobster Benedict at Spruce. (Have you thought about Valentine’s brunch instead?) Photo: © tablehopper.com. SF, you’re looking (and smelling) so clean! Someone needed a bath, that’s for sure. So, it’s about that time again, when every restaurant starts…

This week's tablehopper: under the Tuscan clouds.                     Perfect rainy day food: steamed mussels with tarragon butter and Muscadet at 20 Spot. Photo: © tablehopper.com. Well hallelujah, California is doing a happy rain dance right now. I’m thinking a weekend of hot soups and movies is on the…