About
I used to hate this picture, it was taken when I was helping my sister through the end of her life, it represented all the changes my body went through, it was peak Trump pandemic era … generally not a good time.
Now when I see this photo, I feel very differently. Sunshine on my cheeks, double chin on point, farm fresh flowers, belt loosened by way of cheese, surrounded by love of good friends - this is what Fat Cat means to me: community, abundance, whimsy, joy.
I started the idea of Fat Cat in the darkest days of the pandemic to keep my mind off all the things happening around me. It was a creative outlet to dream about all the things I wanted in my future. When I surfaced from what felt like a dormancy I took a leap of faith in myself and quit my tech job to work at a wine bar.
I believe we need community now more than ever. We're searching for places to make connections, try new activities, get involved, find our people. And no, a wine club is not going to do that. But I hope that I can imbue the spirit of fullness and simple joys through the wines we share. Find curiosity in a new wine region, look for silliness in a bubbly petnat, gag at the label on the natty newness. Eventually I want a space to shower you all with the bounty of our earth - until then, let’s drink together.