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This week's tablehopper: the asides of march.                     A parade of Pfendler Vineyards wine and dishes at Hakkasan. Photo: © tablehopper.com. Buon giorno. I just have a few tidbits today for you—I have been drowning in deadlines, and things are beginning to heat up around here with just…

This week's tablehopper: flav-o-flav.                     Flav-o-rama: Laksa with hand-pulled noodles by Azalina’s Malaysian. Photo: © tablehopper.com. Hola. How was your weekend? Mine was pretty en fuego, starting with the Hard Water preview party (details are in today’s column) and then Festa della Donna at A16 on Friday…

This week's tablehopper: the feminine mystique.                     Part of Diego Rivera’s mural at The City Club, “The Allegory of California.” Photo: © tablehopper.com. Happy International Women’s Day! Here’s a salute to all the women who do so much to make this world a smarter, kinder, better,…

This week's tablehopper: when the lights go down in the city.                     Chocolate egg cream at Shorty Goldstein’s. Photo: © tablehopper.com. Howdy amigos. I can’t believe the ONE night I get invited to go out on a friend’s boat to watch the launch of The Bay…

This week's tablehopper: light it up.                     Pappardelle and ragù from Mattarello. Photo: © tablehopper.com. And…it’s March 1st. Yup, the calendar is showing zero signs of slowing the eff down. Which means my upcoming trip to New Zealand at the end of the month will be here…

This week's tablehopper: moonshine.                     Some of the fab banchan at Sura Korean in Temescal. Photo: © tablehopper.com. Ah yes, another one of my favorite combos hits the city: a full moon and warm weather. I’m definitely looking forward to heading to the Ramen Shop tonight for the…

This week's tablehopper: lucky seven.                     My “by request” crab roll at Waterbar. Photo: © tablehopper.com. Hello, my fellow fans of Friday. Do you have your Oscars plans all lined up? The bubbles are chilling, and I’m still figuring out which recipes I want to make from Jerusalem…

This week's tablehopper: in carbs we trust.                     Kimchi-yuba with smoked egg “bottarga” by State Bird Provisions (yeah, it rocked). Photo: © tablehopper.com. Is it wrong to be loving this rain? I’m certainly a hell of a lot more productive when it’s raining out. (Sadly it looks…

This week's tablehopper: round the corner.                     True love: the “Chinese burger” at Beijing Restaurant. Photo: © tablehopper.com. Boy, am I glad Valentine’s Day nonsense is out of my life, my inbox full of horrible cocktail recipes, dinner-for-two pitches, overnight stays that involved rose petal-covered beds, and Facebook…

This week's tablehopper: good times, they are rolling.                     Cold-brewed and iced Sightglass coffee at the CRO Café. Photo: © tablehopper.com. Hello, partiers. Happy Mardi Gras/Fat Tuesday to you! (Are you already wasted? I blame Beer Week.) In case you’re looking for some places to get your…