At Berkeley's Comal, John Paluska feeds his passion
John Paluska, former Phish manager, feeds his appetite for homey gatherings at Comal, his new restaurant with a focus on handmade
Paluska says he's most proud of creating Phish's music festivals.
After parting ways with the band and getting divorced, he settled down in Marin County to raise his son Wes (now 10) and build a life with his second wife, Rachel.
On one of the long bike rides that had become a favorite pastime, he had an epiphany.
Comal restaurant in Berkeley was born from his longtime passion for Mexican food.
Story behind the collection? "My wife Rachel's grandparents used to live there half the year in an old nun's convent and started the collection, which was passed on to her."
Description: At the Big Cypress Indian Reservation in the Florida Everglades, Phish played from midnight to sunrise.
Because of the vast infrastructure, we created a map of the grounds for festivalgoers, which is considered a collector's item today.
Why the story resonates: Since 1997 my friends and I have gone on an annual backcountry ski trip just like the characters in this story.
About the artist: "My father, Duane Paluska, is a furniture maker and designer back in Brunswick, Maine, where I grew up."
Why he loves it: "There's something really pleasing about a well-crafted chair - one that is light, functional, strong and beautiful to look at."
Origin: We sent these out to our close circle of friends when we made our adoption match and asked everyone to wear them until Pablo was safely in our home.