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Interview: Tom Brandt Film Buff and Foodie (Part II of II)
I hope you had an opportunity to read Part I of Tinsel & Tine’s interview with movie theater turned restaurant owner Tom Brandt. If not, here’s the link: Brandt Part I. The focus of the first post was on Tom’s career and family history owning movie theaters and his love of film and the cinema. Part II focuses on Brandt’s passion for his newest venture, Oaxaca Kitchen (New Haven, CT), the restaurant he co-owns with chef Prasad Chirnomula. T & T: What makes Oaxaca Kitchen unique besides Chef Prasad? Pato a la Brasos TB: We are not the normal Tex Mex style of cuisine found in this part of the…
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Interview: Tom Brandt Film Buff and Foodie (Part I of II)
I have two friends who are extremely supportive of Tinsel & Tine. Like most of my loyal, yet silent audience, these friends are not the type to write comments; instead they talk up my blog to people they meet, which is a far more valuable contribution. One such mention, attracted a reader who contacted me to say how much he liked my concept of Film and Food, particularly the two art forms in combination – for example, The Babette’s Feast post. Upon further conversation, he revealed to me that his career path has taken him from owning movie theaters, to restaurants. Immediately, I asked if I could do an…