If there's one thing we love at R29, it's getting a glimpse into the stylish and interesting lives of creatives all over the country. Which is why we're big fans of Todd Selby, the man behind much-beloved blog, The Selby. And, as of next week, San Franciscans can meet the master voyeur/portraitist himself, when he'll be in town promoting his second foodie-focused book,
Edible Selby. Grab your calendar, make note of all the events below, and trust you'll see us there!
The Selby + Bar Tartine
When: Monday, October 22, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Bar Tartine, 561 Valencia Street (between 16th and 17th streets); 415-487-1600.
Price: Free! Sandwiches will be sold individually, and guests who pay $60 will receive a guest-chef sammie, Edible Selby book, and Selby totebag.
When: Tuesday, October 23, 6-10 p.m.
Where: Bar Jules, 609 Hayes Street (at Laguna Street); 415-621-5482.
Price: $45 for tickets, excluding drinks. Call Bar Jules to purchase.
Head over the bridge to Oakland and celebrate the new book at a dinner party including international food-world heavyweights Ignacio Mattos, Kirk Lombard, Liz Prueitt, Chad Robertson, Nick Balla, Eric Werner, Claire Ptak, Sylvan Brackett, and Russell Moore. After drinks, guests will gobble on snacks and a multi-course feast prepped by the chefs featured in Edible Selby.
When: Wednesday, October 24, 6 p.m.
Where: Camino, 3917 Grand Avenue (at Crofton Avenue), Oakland; 510-547-5035.
Price: $100 for dinner; $135 for dinner, book, and cocktail; $170 for dinner, book, cocktail, and Edible Selby souvenirs. This event is SOLD OUT, but get on the wait list by calling 510-547-5035.
The Selby + SFMOMA + Blue Bottle
And the final event of The Selby's S.F. sojourn is a triple threat! Join the author and shutterbug at SFMOMA, along with Blue Bottle Co.'s founders James Freeman and Caitlin Freeman. The three will be speaking on a moderated panel about ... being awesome, we're guessing. And food.
When: Thursday, October 25, 5 p.m. book signing, 6 p.m. panel, and 7 p.m. reception on rooftop
Where: SFMOMA, 151 Third Street (at Mission Street); 415-357-4000.
Price: Free with museum admission. Tickets will be available for pick up on the day of the event at the Phyllis Wattis Theater entrance. For more information, click here.
Photo: Courtesy of The Selby