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This week's tablehopper: a slice o' heaven in the 707.                     Scott Beattie’s special touch on my Clover Club at Spoonbar. Sometimes, you just gotta get outta Dodge. It’s amazing what 24 hours in springy Sonoma can do to clear your mind. I headed out of…

This week's tablehopper: taxing times.                     The Paris-Brest tempting guests upon arrival at Woodward’s Garden. Guess who is on day four of a kink in her neck and is rather fussy over it? You’re reading her column right now. And now the sudden appearance of a swollen…

This week's tablehopper: wide load.                     Custard French toast at nopa. Looks like we’re both getting pummeled today—that’s what I get for taking a week off while playing in New York. Too. Much. News. But it also means I have a pile-up of starlet sightings for…

This week's tablehopper: itchy and scratchy.                     Negroni and fried artichokes at I Sodi. Hi there. Yup, it’s me. I’m back in your inbox after taking a little break—I was gallivanting around New York with my sister this past week. I had high hopes to send…

This week's tablehopper: spring fever.                     Springtime blossoms in Union Square. Hallelujah, the city is drying out (along with my car). I can run errands on my bike again (sorry, riding in the rain is not one of my preferred activities). Of course it’s clocking in at 74…

This week's tablehopper: good citizen.                     Spring is here! Asparagus and pancetta pizza at Gialina. Criminy, the animals are lining up, and my Alfa has become the Ark. This deluge is such a joke. It’s like God doesn’t want me to exercise outside. It’s so not…

This week's tablehopper: spring for it.                     Foie gras bonbon at Commonwealth. Holy cow, did I have a lot of catchup after my week out of town: there was a ton of news, star sightings, gossip… I need a nap. But, there’s no rest for the weary, because…

This week's tablehopper: big as all hell and half of Texas.                     Big state. Big beer. Yeah, it’s soggy out, and my warm Austin days and nights are now just a memory. But what a week! I completely adored Austin. It was a bit hectic attending SXSW events…

This week's tablehopper: howdy from Texas.                     The hama chili dish at Uchiko (Austin): yellowtail sashimi, sliced Thai chile, and orange supremes. Greetings from Austin. This city has been blowing my mind (and my waistline). I can’t wait to write up where I’ve been eating—but those…

This week's tablehopper: fat tuesday.                     The “egg sandwich” at Prospect, with pork belly, English muffin, pepper jelly, and home fries. Big day today. Happy International Women’s Day! Happy Mardi Gras! Happy ‘Hopper Tuesday! Heh. Truth be told, I’m much more excited about tomorrow, since I’ll…