#87 Brian Spangler - Apizza Scholls (w/ Janis Martin)

Brian Spangler's ascension into the psyche of Portland through his acclaimed and loved pizza started with the dough, learning how to bake in northern California while in college.  That led him to buy an Oregon Farm, the Portland Farmers Market, a pub, and then to Hawthorne Blvd.  He shares his story and Chick Fil A sandwiches with us, which for this episode, includes his friend Janis Martin of Tanuki sitting in to join in the conversation. 

This episode of Right at the Fork is sponsored by:
Chew Dining Club: www.chewdiningclub.com
Leanne Bach with M Realty: www.leannebach.com
www.PortlandFoodandDrink.com

Music: "I Can't Stand the Rain" by Arielle Verinis.
Check her out on Facebook: www.facebook.com/ArielleVerinis

#86 Janis Martin - Takuki (w/ Brian Spangler)

Janis Martin has an opinion or two, and we're glad she stopped into Right at the Fork to share a couple.  She'd really like you to know what Tanuki isn't, and is, before you step into the cauldron of Janis.  So listen up.  We warned you.

This episode of Right at the Fork is sponsored by:|
Leanne Bach with M Realty: www.leannebach.com
Chew Dining Club: www.chewdiningclub.com
www.PortlandFoodandDrink.com

Music: "I Can't Stand the Rain" by Arielle Verinis.
Check her out on Facebook: www.facebook.com/ArielleVerinis

#85 Tres Shannon - Voodoo Doughnut

Tres Shannon started Voodoo Doughnut with his partner Cat Daddy in 2003, and since then it's become an icon in the Portland food world.  Now it's taking hold in other markets across the country.  We have Tres on to talk doughnuts, music, and Portland, along with some Colorado thrown in for good measure.

This episode of Right at the Fork is sponsored by:

Chew Dining Club: www.chewdiningclub.com

Leanne Bach with M Realty: www.leannebach.com

Music: "I Can't Stand the Rain" by Arielle Verinis.

Check her out on Facebook: www.facebook.com/ArielleVerinis

#84 Andy Fortgang - Le Pigeon, Little Bird

He co-owner and GM of two of Portland's best restaurants. Both will have gone gratuity-free.  Andy discusses why that decision was made in response to changing wage laws. 

#83 Michael Russell - Critic, Oregonian/OregonLive

Michael Russell has been The Oregonian/Oregon Live's chief food critic since 2011.  He recently made news by announcing that he will no longer strive to maintain his anonymity as part of being a reviewer. 

In his first interview ever, we delve into the ins and outs of restaurant criticism with Mr. Russell, as well as some specific thoughts about Portland restaurants and its food scene. 

This episode of Right at the Fork is sponsored by:
Leanne Bach with M Realty: www.leannebach.com
Chew Dining Club: www.chewdiningclub.com
www.PortlandFoodandDrink.com

Music: "I Can't Stand the Rain" by Arielle Verinis.
Check her out on Facebook: www.facebook.com/ArielleVerinis

Soundbite - Portland Farmers Market New Vendor Picks

Hear about some of the newest, favorite vendors of Portland Farmers Market Director Trudy Toliver. We also talk about the new Portland Farmers Market cookbook by Ellen Jackson.

This episode of Right at the Fork is sponsored by:
Chew Dining Club: www.chewdiningclub.com
Leanne Bach with M Realty: www.leannebach.com
www.PortlandFoodandDrink.com

Music: "I Can't Stand the Rain" by Arielle Verinis.
Check her out on Facebook: www.facebook.com/ArielleVerinis

Soundbite - Jose Chesa's Barcelona Faves

Ataula Chef Jose Chesa went to culinary school in Barcelona at 15, and then worked his way through some great restaurants before leaving for Paris and the United States. Now he accompanies Portlanders on culinary adventures in Spain with our host Chris Angelus. Jose shares some of his favorite Barcelona dining suggestions in this podcast. 

Some of Chris' and Jose's suggested spots include:
Bar Canete
Bar Central
Taperia Lolita
Bravo
Louis 1856
Can Jubany
Disfrutar
El Celler de Can Roca
Pinoxto

This episode of Right at the Fork is sponsored by:
www.CrowdCow.com
Leanne Bach with M Realty: www.leannebach.com
Chew Dining Club: www.chewdiningclub.com
www.PortlandFoodandDrink.com

Music: "I Can't Stand the Rain" by Arielle Verinis.
Check her out on Facebook: www.facebook.com/ArielleVerinis

#82 Han Ly Hwang - Kim Jong Grillin

Han Ly Hwang owns Kim Jong Grillin food carts and some nationwide notoriety after two appearances on The Food Network's Chopped. The first of which he made on the heels of his only food cart having been destroyed by fire. That wasn't the first time Han overcame adversity to pull himself out of the trenches.  Hear how he navigated a rough childhood to become one of Portland, Oregon's beloved chefs.

This episode of Right at the Fork is sponsored by:
Leanne Bach with M Realty: www.leannebach.com
Chew Dining Club: www.chewdiningclub.com
PortlandFoodandDrink.com

Music: "I Can't Stand the Rain" by Arielle Verinis.
Check her out on Facebook: www.facebook.com/ArielleVerinis

#81 Trudy Toliver - Portland Farmers Market

Trudy Toliver runs one of the most renowned farmers markets in the country, Portland Farmers Market. It encompasses seven different markets in Portland, and is an integral part of Portland's food scene. Trudy joins Right at the Fork to talk about what the market means to Portland's community and shares some stories from decades of this wonderful market.

Music: "I Can't Stand the Rain" by Arielle Verinis.
Check her out on Facebook: www.facebook.com/ArielleVerinis

#80 Nate Snell - Pip's Original Donuts & Chai

Nate Snell attacks life with passion. He knows Portland, music (especially in PDX), instruments, musical and timekeeping, donuts and chai, We talk to half of the Pip's Original Team about how to approach a business starting from the seed of caring, giving and love, and watching it blossom.

Soundbite - Munchie Spots with Yelp's Matt Eyman

#79 Maylin Chavez & Melissa Mayer - Olympia Oyster Bar

#78 Justin Woodward - Castagna (with Gary the Foodie)

Soundbite - Gary the Foodie's NE PDX faves

#77 Micah Camden - Little Big Burger, Blue Star Donuts, Boxer Ramen

Micah Camden joins us to talk about the trajectory of Little Big Burger and Blue Star Donuts, his welfare cheddar childhood, and how he learned to make it from felon to Portland food superstar.

#76 Damian Magista - Bee Local - Eating Bugs in Cambodia

Damian Magista of Bee Local Honey tells us about his journey to check out giant bees in Cambodia and eating bugs on the way.

Check out Damian's article in CRAFT by Under My Host here:
http://www.joomag.com/mag/0827504001456854213?page=110

And his website: www.damianmagista.com

Soundbite - Brett Burmeister's Spring '16 Food Cart Update

Brett Burmeister of Food Carts Portland gives us his Spring update of carts to try.  Plus, a little time spent @homebarpdx

#75 Greg Denton - Ox

#74 Jesse Manis (Cacao) & Sarah Hart (Alma) go to Japan

Two of Portland's key players in the world of chocolate go to Japan to represent the Rose City.

#73 Rick Gencarelli - Lardo & Grassa

While Rick Gencarelli was living the farm to table movement in Vermont less than 10 years ago, what he read about Portland appealed to him enough to move his family out here, with the dreams of building an exceptional Italian restaurant. While he had the talent to shine in a chef-rich city like Portland, he lacked the funds.  So, as many do, he set out to make delicious sandwiches from the confines of a food cart.  It didn't take long for his sandwiches and attention to his craft elevated Lardo to the top of the PDX food cart world.  Cut to five years later, and that food cart sits on the property where his first brick and mortar, Lardo, served as the springboard for a brand that now has three Portland locations, as well as his Grass brand, set to open its second Portland pasta-concept in 2016.  It hasn't been easy.  In this interview with Rick, he talks about some of the challenges he's faced, including the current fight with Ramzy Hattar over ownership and name rights to his own company.