Are any of my Bay Area friends headed to Outside Lands this weekend? If so, you may spot a giddy, early 30s dad excited about a) seeing several of his favorite bands live b) eating delicious food and drinking awesome wine without a wife trying to steal from his plate and c) having several hours [...]
Special Night
We’ve not really gone out since Lucy was born. We’ve taken her to a few restaurants, but those meals were eaten quite cautiously (and quickly!) as we wondered whether she’d wake up and protest against being confined in her carseat or stroller. We enjoyed a quick date night when Corey’s mom visited two weeks ago, [...]
Saved By Zero
I’m on maternity leave but don’t yet have a baby to care for. Therefore, I have quite a bit of time on my hands – to clean, to organize, to think about things in great detail. Last week, I decided it had been far too long since a) I wore real shoes (these beauties, in [...]
Beth + Tyler: Take Two
This weekend I returned to Wayfare Tavern for a wonderful dinner with Corey, our friend Chava and my sister-in-law, Michelle. Unlike my previous visit, I didn’t share an intimate moment with Tyler Florence – but the food was almost as delicious as the chef himself, and that’s really what matters, right? Our dining companions are [...]
I Hate Crowds
I mean, I really hate crowds. I also hate standing in line, so I surprised myself (and my husband) when I decided to attend the SF Street Food Festival. I missed it last year, and next year I’ll have a small child (which will take crowd hatred to a new level), so it was now [...]


