Raclette spread, by Jason Permenter.

A year or so ago, having heard Jason sing the praises of cheese and express his desire to own a raclette grill, I logged onto Amazon and bought him one. It was my first gift to him.

Little did I know that we wouldn’t use it until a week before our wedding.

The bacheloraclette (yes, Scott, it stuck) was a bountiful affair, generously thrown, organized and hosted by the gorgeous Jessie and most ineffable ScottSimpson. They did all this with the precious help of talented co-hostess Maja and her sweet man, Patrick.

To them and all those who were present celebrating our “last night out,” Meg and Matt, Bailey, Robert, Merlin, Enrico and David, thank you. I knew Jason had impeccable taste in friends. Here’s one other thing I’m well aware of: we’re very, very lucky to have you. 

— From SF.