Monthly Archives: October 2012

An Interview With Neil Gaiman

Posted on October 30, 2012 by Brandon

Way back in the winter of 2009, I had the opportunity to interview author/geek legend Neil Gaiman while he was in Portland to promote a film adaptation of his creepy novel Coraline. I later posted it on Another Portland Blog, the … Continue reading →

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A Day of the Dead

Posted on October 26, 2012 by Brandon

You buy a ticket and descend down a dark staircase into a subterranean pool of dust and death.  While what you’re experiencing is, technically, a tourist destination, you’re a long way from the Haunted Mansion at Disneyland. Your guide shines a … Continue reading →

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Are You a Man or a Muppet? The Problem With Restaurants These Days

Posted on October 15, 2012 by Brandon

Have you ever wondered what an 18 Euro breakfast burrito looks like? Well, here you go… Over the weekend, I found myself in the middle of a Twitter bickerfest with Jason Hartley, the culinary guru behind Lovefood, a restaurant located in … Continue reading →

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Behind the Vine

Posted on October 9, 2012 by Brandon

About a year ago, I spent a week on a press trip in southern France (with three Dutch journalists and an assortment of French tour guides and press agents). Along the way, I ate the best food I will ever … Continue reading →

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