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This week's tablehopper: check it.                     A total meat party at Alexander’s Steakhouse. Photo: © tablehopper.com. Hubba hubba, it’s Friday. I’ve already had enough of this week back to work—my email feels like a fire hose. I’m so ready to step away from the…

This week's tablehopper: let's do this.                     Pig’s head, Brussels sprouts, grapefruit, mint, and peanuts at a Liholiho Yacht Club dinner. Photo: © tablehopper.com. Oh jeez, it’s tough to be back after not writing up the news for three weeks. Yup, today’s issue is…

This week's tablehopper: tales from the crypt.                     The deviled eggs at Dixie (topped with fried chicken liver—genius). Photo: © tablehopper.com. Why hello there—did ya miss me? I was supposed to be back in your inbox last Friday, but guess who was completely flattened by that utterly…

This week's tablehopper: happy, merry.                     Is that Santa’s sleigh? Nope, it’s a Tronco di Natale (yule log) from Rulli! Photo: © tablehopper.com. Howdy. I’m sure a bunch of you have already left the office, and many are schlepping to airports and spending time in security…

This week's tablehopper: holidazed.                     A closer look at Tom and Jerry’s massive tree on 21st Street. Photo: © tablehopper.com. Brrrr! I know, we’re such babies here—it dips below 50 degrees and we start cryin’. But my Edwardian building is so unkind in the winter—at…

This week's tablehopper: take five.                     The best brunch in the world: white truffle shaved over soft-scrambled eggs and toast. Photo: © tablehopper.com. Did you enjoy your summery weekend? So weird seeing people buy Christmas trees in shorts. Although it was definitely good and rainy when I was up…

This week's tablehopper: stewsday.                     The she-crab and corn chowder soup at St. Vincent. Photo: © tablehopper.com. I hope you are perky and powered up, because this week’s hopper is a hefty one. I wish I was in the perky camp—am on DAY NINE of this mother-effing…

This week's tablehopper: pleased to meat you.                     Yuk hae (beef tartare) and banchan at To Hyang. Photo: © tablehopper.com. Well then, is it rainy enough for ya? I am kind of loving it. Since you won’t be heading to the beach or on a bike ride this…

This week's tablehopper: food hangover.                     The matzo ball soup at Wise Sons Delicatessen. Photo: © tablehopper.com. Man, did that four-day weekend rock. From hitting up some tasty brunches (Wise Sons Deli, Central Kitchen) and lunch (Sandwich Shop at Bar Tartine) to taking advantage of popular sushi counters while…

This week's tablehopper: more gobble, more wobble.                     Weekend pav bhaji at Vik’s Chaat in Berkeley. Photo: © tablehopper.com. I think my brain is only half at my desk today—short weeks like this one make me want to blow everything off and go to the movies (especially…