Steven ZalbenSteven Zalben is an architect in New York City. Also a graduate of Queens College, Steven was a teacher for many years in New York City Schools before becoming an architect. He now works on commercial and residential projects and specializes in the peservation and restoration of historic structures. This is Steven's first book, and his first literary collaboration with his wife.

Saturday Night at the Beastro grew out of Jane and Steven's love of fine food and fancy wordplay. They live on Long Island, NY.