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This week's tablehopper: naughty and nice.                     Not sure if Santa was totally buying that I was a nice girl this year. (I might have been a little naughty, too.) Photo: © tablehopper.com. Whoa, how is Christmas in five days? Commence holiday shopping freakout right now. (Well, at least…

This week's tablehopper: take two.                     Saturday means Primavera chilaquiles! Photo: © tablehopper.com. Happy Friday, yo. You ready for tomorrow night, which is most likely the biggest holiday party night of the month? I seriously think I have five parties to attend tomorrow night. December 17th, thy name is…

This week's tablehopper: warming to the idea.                     Cake. And Jamet (the dog). Photo: © tablehopper.com. Oh yes, it’s that charming time of the year when my apartment feels more like a meat locker than a place of residence. At least all my wines are now at a…

This week's tablehopper: the bridge-hopper.                     Braised pork taco at Cosecha Cafe in Oakland. Photo: © tablehopper.com. It can be embarrassing how much I live up to my business name. My dad calls me the gypsy, leaving me messages on my phone and saying I’m “sempre in giro”…

This week's tablehopper: pa rum pa pum pum!                     Tom and Jerry’s amazing Christmas tree on 21st Street. Photo: © tablehopper.com. Ha, now I’m not the only one with Little Drummer Boy in her head. (I know, evil.) Based on the lineup of holiday activities in this…

This week's tablehopper: ice cream weather.                     It’s a perfect day to go get holiday ice cream from DeLise. Photo: © tablehopper.com. Um, wow. Are we all feeling a little calmer now? I know I’m not the only one who loathes the wind with a passion (long…

This week's tablehopper: bye pumpkins, hello tinsel.                     A stunning display at the annual McEvoy Ranch harvest party. Photo: © tablehopper.com. So have you made it through your Thanksgiving leftovers yet? I had the last of my turkey stock with some tortellini for lunch today, but thank God the…

This week's tablehopper: pie in your face!                     Toffee apple pie from Three Babes Bakeshop. Photo: © tablehopper.com. You already have your bib on? Or are you busy doubling up on your workout routine right now, making smoke pour off the treadmill at your gym? Perhaps both—they do…

This week's tablehopper: what happened in Vegas.                     Truffle and tajarin at Oliveto. Photo: © tablehopper.com. Hi there. Here’s your Friday installment with a jetsetter piece on what I did in Vegas. I know, it’s supposed to be a secret, but that wouldn’t be much fun,…

This week's tablehopper: a day late and a dollar short.                     The beautiful Bartolotta. Photo: © tablehopper.com. Did you miss me yesterday at 3pm? You didn’t think I was going to come back from Vegas alive, did you? Well, I did—and I’ll have a quick recap…