what’s cookin’ Since I’ve been on-site at the Savoy Tivoli a bit lately, did you know it’s open for coffee service Wed–Sun 8:30am–1pm? You can enjoy an excellent Gibraltar (made with Graffeo Coffee) on their indoor patio. Photo: © tablehopper.com. Howdy, gang! Greetings from my party-producing bunker, where things are full freaking throttle, because this Sunday April 14th (4pm–7pm) is A Bohemian Sunday at the Savoy Tivoli: A Renewal Party from tablehopper. Tickets for supporting subscribers are almost gone, so we won’t be able to release any GA tickets for this event. (No tickets at the door ..read more

A firsthand look at Saluhall (opening Thursday!), new egg soufflé sandwiches, Passover meals, and last call to get tickets to my party, A Bohemian Sunday at the Savoy Tivoli ..read more

what’s cookin’ Everyone is talking about the lobster rolls at the new Broad Street Oyster Co., but how about some stone crab claws? Photo: © tablehopper.com. Good day, sunshine! More of this, please! I hope you had a very Hoppy Easter (if you celebrate). I had a lovely visit with my folks, and made this delicious spinach and cheese strata for brunch. If you’re looking for something for a group brunch (or Mother’s Day), it’s delicious and vegetarian and you can totally riff on it: I used tarragon mustard, whole milk instead of half-and-half, and shook some Aleppo chile on. You gotta let it soak ..read more

A first look at Fisch & Flore ? (soft-opening in the Castro’s former Café Flore this Wed!) and an early visit to Broad Street Oyster Co ..read more

what’s cookin’ My latest postcard find, it felt like a wonderful omen for my upcoming party! “Wall Decorations” in Coppa’s Red Paint Restaurant, 534 Washington St. From the tablehopper vintage postcard collection. I hope you had a nice weekend, we ended up getting more sun than I expected! This weekend is also looking pretty loosey-goosey weather-wise. I’ve been basking in so much fantastic visual and cultural input this past week, from visiting my dear friend’s new shop, Soochie on Sutter (check out my reel about this much-needed chic addition to SF’s fashion scene), to watching the Carol Dod ..read more

what’s cookin’ On a night walk in Chinatown: a mural and life-size replica statues of China’s Terracotta Warriors on Grant Avenue. Photo: © tablehopper.com. How much are we loving the springy weather and these longer evening hours? And tonight, the vernal equinox will occur at 8:06pm Pacific. Enjoy. This weekend is the 18th Annual California Artisan Cheese Festival (March 22nd–24th) in Santa Rosa—since the weather isn’t going to be much fun on Friday and Saturday, wah, you should stay indoors and enjoy some cheese! You can still attend pairing and tasting seminars on Saturday, a ..read more

An early visit to Four Kings in Chinatown and Zhuzh Bar ?️‍?, where to hop for Easter ? brunch, and a fabulous salute to SF Bohemia in the archivist ..read more

what’s cookin’ The iconic Cherry Bounce at Comstock Saloon, one of my very favorite SF cocktails, best enjoyed with friends. Photo: © tablehopper.com. Hello, hopper posse. How did you celebrate Festa della Donna/International Women’s Day on Friday? I was thrilled to kick things off with longtime friends at Comstock Saloon for their free Friday lunch (if you buy two drinks—which can also be N/A cocktails, beer, or wine—you get a rotating free lunch special from 12pm–4pm, or sold out). A Hine Crusta (a taste of New Orleans) and a Cherry Bounce (of course and always) started off my weekend vibes ..read more

Pizza and pop-ups and St. Patrick’s Day ☘️ (and help save The Palace neon signs!). Plus: caviar and cheese and Oakland Restaurant Week ..read more

Leo’s Oyster Bar in the Financial District. Instagram photo via @leosoysterbar.Restaurateur Anna Weinberg Isn’t Going Down Without a Fight On Tuesday, Alex Barreira of the San Francisco Business Times reported in a story that Anna Weinberg (Anna Weinberg Hospitality) “narrowly staved off eviction” from her FiDi restaurant, Leo’s Oyster Bar, after the issue was already resolved with her landlord, and a conditional settlement and payment plan for back rent owed were in place.  The article didn’t mention the much bigger news: that on January 29th, 2024, Weinberg won a motion she’d filed on ..read more