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This week's tablehopper: spring in your step.                     Remember that Sake Omakase pop-up pairing event I told you about in my last column? Well, here’s just one course from it! I’ll be sharing more about this extraordinary experience soon—you definitely want to book a seat with…

This week's tablehopper: the ides (and tides) of March.                     The Faithful Fool at Bar Iris: Calvados, yuzu sake, green apple, sweet woodruff, fizzy water. Photo: © tablehopper.com. Howdy, friends. I hope you’re feeling some tender shoots of optimism now that we have sprung forward, asparagus is here,…

This week's tablehopper: marching forward.                     The breathtaking view from the new Kaiyo Rooftop in SoMa. Order the aptly named (and pisco sour-ish) The Wind Rises. Photo: © tablehopper.com. Hello friends. Wow, it’s already a new month. How are you hanging in there? This past week’s world…

This week's tablehopper: fake spring.                     Onion and white pearl course at Atelier Crenn (with the most magical French onion soup broth on the side). Photo: © tablehopper.com. Hello, friends. I know Fortuna and I are not the only ones happy to see the sun come back today after…

This week's tablehopper: with lurve and thanks.                     The spread at the William Tell House’s crab tailgate: freshly caught Dungeness with drawn butter, cheesy sourdough bread, garlic noodles, a salad, the best brownies, and adult beverages! Photo: © tablehopper.com. Hey everyone! I hope and imagine you’re enjoying…

This week's tablehopper: tiger tiger, burning bright.                     Almond tart with passionfruit crème from Le Dix-Sept Pâtisserie. (Would you believe it’s gluten-free?) Enjoy. Photo: © tablehopper.com. Happy Lunar New Year! Happy Black History Month! Happy first day of February! (Whew, we made it—that was a rough January.…

This week's tablehopper: boozy coffee weather.                     A San Francisco classic: Irish coffees at the Buena Vista. Did you know they have a big parklet? Head down to the wharf for some fresh crab and grab a coffee! Photo: © tablehopper.com. Hello, friends. Hope you’re enjoying this nice…

This week's tablehopper: it's gonna be a cheesy and crabby month.                     Left to my own devices, look what happens over here! Beef dumpling/mandu mac and cheese! Recipe on @tablehopper on Instagram. Happy New Year, friends! I know, should I put the “happy” in quotes? It…

This week's tablehopper: hoppy holidays.                     Champers the elf enjoying a holiday spirits visit at the Palace Hotel. Hello friends! Ho ho ho, how’s this for a holiday week? My word. I hope you’re hanging in there, the news is pretty distressing about this damn omicron. I…

This week's tablehopper: the final five! Hello, everyone! Happy Friday! Champers the bizzee elf here. Before you head out for a weekend of holiday shopping, I just wanted to let you know we have five remaining Hopper Holiday Gift Bags in stock! It really is the ultimate food…