Fondue! was born from two friends who were exhausted by the seriousness that has accompanied the pandemic. Fondue! embraces the silly and awkward moments as we remember how to socialize and (hopefully) cultivates the levity that our souls all crave two years into a shared worldwide tragedy. The name "Fondue!" arose when we were trying to think of something that would be cheesy and shareable....Get it? ;)
Joe
"A true renaissance man, Joe's interests run the gamut from podcast creation (shameless plug to check out the NextDoorVillian podcast!), to food foraging, dandelion wine making, unorthodox trivia, one-of-a-kind-costume creations, environmentally friendly home decor, zero waste, gardening, vintage board games, and hiking. Just to name a few. Nbd. Throughout all of his hobbies, though, a consistent theme is a commitment to celebrating and building up local community, whether that's through honoring the land that we all collectively live on or through fostering space for meaningful moments between new and old friends alike at events. Truly an A+ human, if I say so myself." -Dana
Dana
Dana is a Portland-based maker, specializing in theater props, immersive art installations, and jewelry. She is vaguely obsessed with her cats (ok, fine, really obsessed), and loves to bake, hike, read, and attend mysterious events. She finds joy in creating spaces that encourage community, playfulness, and the opportunity for friendships to flourish. Recently she's been really into biodegradable glitter, maximalist design, bold colors, discovering how much stuff can she fit in her Outback, and playing with scroll saws.