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This week’s tablehopper: lost in music. (free) A look at Bourbon Steak SF (opening Friday), new lunch deals and Indian brunch 🍳, a bunch of tasty events (celebrate Filipino 🇵🇭 American History Month), a giveaway to be onstage at MasterChef 👩‍🍳 All...

This week’s tablehopper: a look at Bourbon Steak SF (open now), new lunch deals and Indian brunch 🍳, a bunch of tasty events (celebrate Filipino 🇵🇭 American History Month), a giveaway to be onstage at MasterChef 👩‍🍳 All-Stars Live!, and more. www.tablehopper.com/newsletter/t...

Party Radar: A 'union' for nightlifers? You better work - 48 hills Public Works' 15th anniversary parties—and recently launched PW Union membership program—pack in community goodies.

Thanks @48hills.bsky.social for the shoutout, Happy 15th to Public Works! There's a party on Sunday, too! 48hills.org/2025/09/part...

This week’s tablehopper! Exclusive: the reopening of Palmer’s Tavern on Fillmore, The Slanted Door pop-up, pizza 🍕 deals, be part of the return of The DeLuxe 🍸 on Haight, Foodwise Sunday Supper, Diwali 🪔, and more! www.tablehopper.com/newsletter/t...

This week’s tablehopper: muy despacio. (free) My deep dive + deep space voyage in Despacio 🪩, the chic ama opens, Super Mensch and Ebiko 🍣 are here to feed you, g/f Alice 🍝 says mangia, Bourbon Steak/The Eighth Rule 🥃 set an opening date, and go ...

Last week's hopper! My deep dive + deep space voyage in Despacio 🪩, the chic ama opens, Super Mensch and Ebiko 🍣 are here to feed you, g/f Alice 🍝 says mangia, Bourbon Steak/The Eighth Rule 🥃 set an opening date, and go have a beer 🍻! www.tablehopper.com/newsletter/t...

With the Em Dash, A.I. Embraces a Fading Tradition

Weird! www.nytimes.com/2025/09/18/m...

How a British Woman Named Jane Became the French Bag Named Birkin The anatomy of an It Girl.

I just love how Birkin carted around a straw basket for all her things, it's so unexpected, and yet, as you will learn, so very her. airmail.news/issues/2025-... via @airmail.news

Hong Kong’s Dim Sum Cart ‘Aunties’ Make Their Final Rounds

💔☹️ Hong Kong’s Dim Sum Cart ‘Aunties’ Make Their Final Rounds www.nytimes.com/2025/09/18/w...

This week’s tablehopper: summer loving. (free) A dream visit to Single Thread 🍅, a look at Bosco in SoMa, a new billiards 🎱 lounge in the Mission, the next project from Khan Toke’s owner, a sad farewell to Casa de Case 🇮🇹, enjoy a chic happy hour ...

This week’s tablehopper: a dream visit to Single Thread 🍅, a look at Bosco in SoMa, a new billiards 🎱 lounge in the Mission, the next project from Khan Toke’s owner, a sad farewell to Casa de Case 🇮🇹, enjoy a chic happy hour 🍹, and more. www.tablehopper.com/newsletter/t...

New book documents SF’s trans history To commemorate Transgender History Month, the Reverend Dr. Megan Rohrer, a transgender man, published a new photo book this month about the history of the trans community in San Francisco.

I got my copy! Am so looking forward to reading this.
New book documents SF’s trans history: www.ebar.com/story/157294... via @bayareareporter.bsky.social

For my fellow self-employed friends: don’t forget that Q3 estimated tax payments are due! 😫

I'm back with a big news recap in this week's tablehopper: a visit to Sōhn, deets about RT Bistro 🍔, Parachute Bakery 🥐, a look at the new Shuggie’s menu, the return of Sam Wo 🙌, and a ticket giveaway 🎉 (and what to eat) at Portola Music Festival! www.tablehopper.com/newsletter/t...

This week’s tablehopper: molto italiano. (free) The Absinthe Group is opening Bosco 🇮🇹, check out the updated Beretta 🍸 and Donato Enoteca, Sabor Gaúcho 🥩 and Bar Bibi 🥂 open, happy hour deals, star 🤩 sightings, and a fun archivist on Bernstein’s F...

This week’s tablehopper: The Absinthe Group is opening Bosco 🇮🇹, check out the updated Beretta 🍸 and Donato Enoteca, Sabor Gaúcho 🥩 and Bar Bibi 🥂 open, happy hour deals, star 🤩 sightings, and a fun archivist on Bernstein’s Fish Grotto. www.tablehopper.com/newsletter/t...

"Street names contain the stories of a city's past. In SF, that has included a motley cast of explorers, Spanish missionaries, Gold Rush pioneers, railroad tycoons, Civil War heroes...data visualization journalist created a fantastic clickable map." @califsun.bsky.social sfstreets.noahveltman.com

Saving New York’s Midcentury Signs

Weekend reading: www.nytimes.com/2025/07/25/r...

Inspo to hit the town: Mister Jiu’s new banquet menu, tonight is First Thursday Art Walk (and have dinner at Dacha!), what to eat + drink at Outside Lands 🎶, new openings, and a profile of Shekoh Confections (and a giveaway!) 🍫. www.tablehopper.com/newsletter/t...

dumplings in hot and sour soup and a cocktail at empress by boon

This week's tablehopper is packed with an in-depth feature on the glam Crustacean 🦀 San Francisco, The Happy Crane, first look: a daytime collaboration ☕️🍰 at Bar Bibi, SŌHN is coming to Dogpatch, and much more. www.tablehopper.com/newsletter/t...

This week’s tablehopper: a deep dive into the tasting menu at Tiya 🦜, two new Mediterranean businesses, celebrate Joyce Goldstein and Jacques Pépin turning 90 🎉, a cocktail 🍸 history tour, the Oasis is closing 💔, and more. www.tablehopper.com/newsletter/t...

Weekend brunch starts on Fridays at Iggy’s Place in the Outer Richmond!
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This week’s tablehopper: matzo ball soup fog. (free) Visits to Papa Noodle 🍜 and Dudley’s Bagels 🥯, new openings, Onsen starts dinner service, a bunch of tasty food and wine 🍷 events, and much more.

This week's tablehopper newsletter: visits to Papa Noodle 🍜 and Dudley’s Bagels 🥯, new openings, Onsen starts dinner service, a bunch of tasty food and wine 🍷 events, and much more. www.tablehopper.com/newsletter/t...

This week’s tablehopper: smells like bacon. (free) Big news for Anna Weinberg, visits to the new Breadbelly and Karam, an update about the return of Don Ramón’s (!), bar news🍹, culinary events, and a treat 🍩 for subscribers!

This week: big news for Anna Weinberg, visits to the new Breadbelly and Karam, an update about the return of Don Ramón’s (!), bar news🍹, culinary events, and a treat 🍩 for subscribers! www.tablehopper.com/newsletter/t...

This week’s tablehopper: grace note. (free) More on Nopa Fish and Grande Crêperie, early visits to Al Pastor Papi 🌮 and Bones Bagels 🥯, a detailed look at Rikki’s women’s sports bar ⚽️, Leaven Worth bread 🍞, and so much more.

This week's hopper: more on Nopa Fish and Grande Crêperie, early visits to Al Pastor Papi 🌮 and Bones Bagels 🥯, a detailed look at Rikki’s women’s sports bar ⚽️, Leaven Worth bread 🍞, and so much more (like meeting Grace Jones!). www.tablehopper.com/newsletter/t...

Looks like Lester needs to get busy painting and sewing and fixing and replacing those panels for next year. Put that hate to work and learn some lessons about respect.

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This week’s tablehopper: corazón. (free) A sneak peek of Nopa Fish 🐟, plus early visits to Leadbetter’s Bake Shop and Standard Deviant 🍻 at Pier 70, Kouign Amann Day at Starter Bakery, Father’s Day, a wine 🍷 dinner, and more!

A sneak peek of Nopa Fish 🐟, plus early visits to Leadbetter’s Bake Shop and Standard Deviant 🍻 at Pier 70, Kouign Amann Day at Starter Bakery, Father’s Day, a wine 🍷 dinner tonight, and more! www.tablehopper.com/newsletter/t...

This week’s tablehopper: cinched up. (free) Big news: The Cinch Saloon has a new owner and optimistic future 🌈! Plus, a bunch of new openings, brunches, join me at Chat Room: Food, and Foodwise Summer Bash! 🎉

This week’s tablehopper broke big news: The Cinch Saloon has a new owner and optimistic future 🌈! Plus, a bunch of new openings, brunches, join me at @sf.gazetteer.co's Chat Room: Food, and @foodwise.org Summer Bash! www.tablehopper.com/newsletter/t...

In San Francisco, Harvey Milk’s Name Isn’t Going Anywhere

“That entire generation that fought its way out of the closet and created space for queer people like me, they were our greatest generation,” said Supervisor Rafael Mandelman.

San Francisco reacts to the potential stripping of the name Harvey Milk from a navy ship.

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Homemade Strawberry Almond Milk A creamy, fresh homemade strawberry almond milk recipe. It really is as good as it sounds.

Thanks to Heidi Swanson/101 Cookbooks for bringing strawberry 🍓 almond milk into my life. So delicious! www.101cookbooks.com/homemade-str...

Gen Z Doesn’t Want to Start a Bar Tab

“These kids never learned the proper way to be a barfly.” Read why it's better for the bar if you keep your tab open. Please and thank you. www.nytimes.com/2025/05/31/b...