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This week's tablehopper: 50 shades of yay.                     Buckwheat gnocchi with black garlic and peas at Namu Gaji. Photo: © tablehopper.com. Did you have a nice holiday break? Well, good for you, because my ass was home writing this thing yesterday while you were out barbecuing and partying. See…

This week's tablehopper: room service.                     In-room gin and tonic cocktail service at the Mandarin Oriental. Photo: © tablehopper.com. Okay, really wind? That’s about enough. It’s making any woman with long hair or anyone who rides a bike really fussy, and let’s just say I have…

This week's tablehopper: time to werque it out!                     The start of a meal at Central Kitchen. Photo: © tablehopper.com. I am going to be such a clock-watcher today, because tonight I’m going to see the gorgeous and glamorous Dita Von Teese perform at the Fillmore. Strip Strip…

This week's tablehopper: bursting at the seams.                     Banh cuon at Out the Door—it’s what you want for brunch. Photo: © tablehopper.com. Yo yo. How’s your Tuesday treating you so far? My week has already become a pressure cooker, so let’s dive in. All kinds…

This week's tablehopper: valley of the moon.                     Cured halibut with grapefruit and the cutest radishes in the world (at Local’s Corner). Photo: © tablehopper.com. Hello fine folks. You see that 76 in the weather forecast tomorrow? Uh huh. Spring fever in full effect. This is the time…

This week's tablehopper: dauntless.                     The Dauntless, our Sunday charter to shenanigans. Photo: © tablehopper.com. Well, hello there. Are you out playing hooky? I’m sure we’re all thinking about it. Fortunately my weekend had me playing outside a fair amount, starting with a Saturday outing with my…

This week's tablehopper: good day sunshine.                     Scallop crudo by Reform Club at a SPUR benefit. Photo: © tablehopper.com. TGIFF. Yeah, you know what that extra “f” stands for. (I am currently suffering from some annoying slow computer woes, so that word is on the tip of my tongue…

This week's tablehopper: springy.                     Maccheroni larghi alla pecorara (wide noodles with ricotta and tomato sauce) from the Cooking with Rosetta class. Photo: © tablehopper.com. Whew, lots going on out there. Um, Happy May Day. Was very sorry to hear about the senseless vandalization that happened last night in…

This week's tablehopper: city mouse, country mouse.                     Meet Lily, the sweetest little goat you ever did see. Photo: © tablehopper.com. Man, was it good to get outta Dodge for 24 hours. I was honored to be invited by my friend to visit Roshambo Farms, just off Westside Road…

This week's tablehopper: churning (like buttah!).                     The shrimp po’ boy at Radish. Photo: © tablehopper.com. How was your weekend of fun in the sun? I’m glad I played some hooky on Saturday, starting with this fab lunch you see here at Radish (including an ice cold beer,…