PWI–Parenting While Intoxicated

…on good food, questionable judgment, and making life work

You Can Groat Your Own Way

Okay, okay. I’ve been known to get judgy at the grocery store. It’s hard for me when I see someone feeding their toddler CokeĀ® from a sippy cup or a … Continue reading

January 8, 2014 · 1 Comment

Bolton’s – The Best Authentic Hot Chicken and Fish in Town

I’ve been thinking about Bolton’s a bunch recently. You see, I’ve been hitting Hattie B’s every now and then and I’ve almost felt like I have been cheating on Bolton’s, … Continue reading

January 6, 2014 · 4 Comments

Judgment-Free Zone

Sometimes your errands take longer than you planned. Sometimes the weather keeps you from going to the grocery store. Sometimes you get lost in a book and lose track of … Continue reading

January 5, 2014 · 2 Comments

Husk – A Pilgrimage to the Altar of Swine

I have been meaning to get to Chef Sean Brock’s Nashville branch of Husk for some time now, but life, children, work, more life and the need to let them … Continue reading

January 3, 2014 · Leave a comment

Be a Beef Hero

So, ourĀ  nuclear family holiday wound up being really quiet, low-key, and pleasant. No big gifts, no electronics, and hopefully I stunted a few expectations (I’m not trying to be … Continue reading

December 30, 2013 · Leave a comment

Josephine – 12th South’s First Grown-Up Restaurant

When I first heard about this place, two things bothered me. The first thing that worried me was that the project was being headed up by the same Nashville folks … Continue reading

December 27, 2013 · 3 Comments

Housewifery 3.0

In spite of my sometimes crippling anxiety, I’m generally a pretty happy, contented person. It’s probably a defense mechanism that I picked up when I was going through the typical … Continue reading

December 23, 2013 · 2 Comments

A Visit to The French Laundry Part 2

In the previous post, I mentioned the arduous process/adventure of what it took to get a reservation at The French Laundry. To be honest, after the shock of being lucky … Continue reading

December 20, 2013 · 1 Comment

A Visit to The French Laundry Part 1

In May of 2013, my wife and I were lucky enough to get to celebrate our 10th anniversary in San Francisco and Napa Valley. I’ve been a big fan of … Continue reading

December 18, 2013 · 1 Comment

Reviewed: The Polk Audio N1 Gaming SurroundBar – A PWI Merch Moment

I won’t get into what I do for a living, but I will tell you that frequently get free things that are awesome. And the week of Thanksgiving was no … Continue reading

December 16, 2013 · 1 Comment