Last year I missed out on the Denver Comic Con since we were in the midst of our home renovation. Paul exhibited solo and based on attendance as well as strong interest, I made a promise to attend this year. And it was even bigger than imagined, especially for a convention only in its second... Continue Reading →
Comic-Con After Hours: Dos Equis’ Most Interesting Dinner + Stay Thirsty Grant
Before completely closing the book on San Diego Comic-Con until next year, there was one event I was invited to that wasn’t widely advertised: the Dos Equis Most Interesting Academy Dinner. Renowned chef Craig Thornton traveled south from Los Angeles to San Diego to serve four dinners over two nights to comic-con artists, nerdlebrities and movers... Continue Reading →
San Diego Comic-Con 2012 Wrap-Up: All Things Related to Food
Just like that and San Diego Comic-Con is over. All the weeks of prep and the days just blew by once the event was finally here. I'm sure you're already seeing a ton of comic-con recaps out there, covering everything from upcoming movie releases, breaking news, reunions and limited-edition collector’s items. Here’s my update on... Continue Reading →
Agent of L.U.N.C.H.: Where to Eat Downtown During Comic-Con
San Diego Comic-Con is here again. This year marks the 10th year Paul and I will be exhibiting in Small Press and countless years attending. With that, we're always looking for new places to recommend to people or visit if we have a chance to take a break before or after exhibiting. It goes without... Continue Reading →
Culinary Culture in Comics: Comic-Con 2011 Wrap-Up
San Diego Comic-Con 2011 has been over for a week and while other sites may do coverage of the latest news to affect Hollywood and— god forbid— news about comics, I'm sharing the culinary side of the convention: costumes, products and food. There were the usual scantily-clad slave Leias on parade during the convention along... Continue Reading →
Crisis on Infinite Plates: Where to Eat Downtown During Comic-Con
It's that time of year again and no, I don't mean that or even that. I'm talking about the largest pop culture convention in the world, located right here in San Diego: Comic-Con! San Diego Comic-Con International starts Wednesday with preview night and continues through Sunday and as usual, I'll be helping Paul at his Cool Jerk table, located... Continue Reading →