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Today the spice shop on the set of "Grimm" is quiet, cozy and waiting for action.

(Kristi Turnquist/The Oregonian)

The spice shop on "Grimm" is usually the site of frenzied efforts to find cures for supernatural ailments of various kinds. But right now, it's actually a pretty cozy place to hang out.

At least on a day when the cast and crew are in the neighboring sound stage, filming a scene set in the Portland Police precinct.

Today, as work continues on the eighth episode of the new season of the filmed-in-Portland NBC series, I'm hanging out watching the action.

Earlier, David Giuntoli, Russell Hornsby and Reggie Lee were doing several takes of the scene in the police station.

Now, I'm soaking up the atmosphere of the spice shop, where Monroe (Silas Weir Mitchell) and Rosalee (Bree Turner) concoct potions.

It's surprisingly comfy, with low lighting, vintage furniture and assorted quirky items -- dried branches, jars of fungus-y looking things, vials of murky liquids.

Check back later for more from today's visit to the set of "Grimm."

--Kristi Turnquist