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In 2025, There’s No Need to Keep These Things Alive
Since 2007, I’ve been writing the bore, my annual bitchfest about played-out trends or annoying things I don’t want to see in restaurants or bars in the new year. I also include some gripes about bad diner behavior and content creators, since we’re all in this ecosystem…
This week’s newsletter: a little salty. (free)
It's time for "the bore" (my annual list of gripes), plus new openings, upcoming projects, my N/A picks for Dry January, and an exclusive and fabulous giveaway!
This week’s tablehopper: jingle jingle. (free)
My final missive of the year, with two exciting scoops (find out who and what is going into the Universal Cafe space!), a holiday 🎄 extravaganza from A16, and lots of latkes!
This week’s tablehopper: sparkly. (free)
First look at the newly reopened Magnolia Brewing Co. 🍻 and La Chaumière on Divis, where to find the best panettone in the Bay Area (plus other holiday treats and cocktails!), Christmas Eve 🎄 dining, and more!
This week’s tablehopper: prime. (free)
The return of North Beach Restaurant, the new owner of Tommaso’s is finally revealed, a hopper holiday gift 🎁 guide, and where to go for holiday cheer!🎄
