PHOTO BY MATT HAZE

Back at the office, I was noticeably less tense and in a fantastic mood. It's hard to pinpoint why RECESS feels so exciting and illicit. Yes, you're sneaking off to a club in the middle of the workday, but it's your lunch break. No broken rules there. Still, there's a rush that comes with using that time to do something just for you.

The next bEATs for Lunch (formerly RECESS) will take place Aug. 8 at Monarch.