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This week's tablehopper: box it up.                     A recent Restaurant Nisei bento box—read all about what’s inside it on Instagram! Photo: © tablehopper.com. Hello, friends. Whew, it has been a busy morning checking in on people after that horrible five-alarm fire in SoMa in SF this morning.…

This week's tablehopper: putting the flan in flâneur.                     The extraordinary Parisian flan from Tarts de Feybesse. Read more about this exquisite treat (and others!) on my Instagram and Facebook accounts shortly! (Oui, I am teasing you.) Photo: © tablehopper.com. Howdy, folks. You keeping your head up? I know,…

This week's tablehopper: WTF SF.                     An array of exquisite oysters at California Fish Market Restaurant, my first oysters in almost four months. Heaven! Photo: © tablehopper.com. Howdy, gang. I hope you’re staying healthy and keeping your spirits up. I’ll be honest, at this very moment, I’…

This week's tablehopper: soul-searching.                     Don’t miss listening to chef and entrepreneur Jay Foster in this week’s On the Fly podcast. Photo: Shea Evans. Hello, everyone. I’m back in your inbox with some quick updates and something important, too. The past three weeks, I hit pause…

This week's tablehopper: the new normal.                     The amazing, Big Night-inspired timpano from Prospect I enjoyed immensely a couple weeks ago. What a dream—something special I’d happily stay at home for. Photo: © tablehopper.com. Hello, friends. Thanks to all of you who wrote back after last week’…

This week's tablehopper: movement.                     The Mission High/San Francisco Solidarity Protest for George Floyd. Photo: © tablehopper.com. Hello, friends. I’m sending you much love and support right now. The past two weeks have been so intense—it has been a time to listen, and learn, and witness,…

This week's tablehopper: is that all there is?                     The beef chow fun from Chubby Noodle Chinese Takeout will put some fun into your day, I guarantee it. Photo: © tablehopper.com. Hey gang. Did you all enjoy that three-day weekend and gorgeous sun? It was pretty epic as far…

This week's tablehopper: the rent is too damn high.                     The potato latke grilled chicken sandwich (with brisket sauce!) from Beth Needelman of Schmaltz, part of the new Hi Neighbor Incubator Series. Photo: © tablehopper.com. Happy Tuesday, friends. How are you? Surprised to see me? tablehopper is technically every…

This week's tablehopper: hot mic.                     Be sure to check out the amazing meal kit from Pinoy Heritage, and you too can have a lumpia salad for lunch! Photo: © tablehopper.com. Hello, my friends. Well, how was that for an oddball Mother’s Day? We all did the best…

This week's tablehopper: the streets of San Francisco.                     La Palma is back open! Pick up some of the best handmade tortillas in the Bay, and everything on their menu is delicioso! Carnitas to go, fresh salsas. Mexica-tessen heaven. Photo: © tablehopper.com. Hello, dear readers and friends. It’s…