#141 David Briggs - Xocolatl de David

#141 David Briggs - Xocolatl de David

David Briggs, chocolatier, who makes extraordinary savory chocolates in Portland, joins us to talk about his journey around the globe, through Portland's Park Kitchen to become an artisan chocolate maker. 

We learn of his love for and knowledge of Mezcal, and how Mexico City showcases the best of both. 

David's Website: xocolatldedavid.com 

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Zupan's: www.zupans.com
Learn more about PDX Feeds Puerto Rico at: www.PDXfeedsPuertoRico.com

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Gary's November '17 Spotlight on Portland Restaurants

It's our monthly check in with #GaryTheFoodie to see where he has been this month. Take a listen, but here's the quick list:

Dessert for Dinner at Castagna
The Townsman's Matt Jennings at Ava Gene's
Breakfast Club at Kachka
The Nightwood Society
Ava Gene's Little Italy
Castagna (King Salmon Dinner)
Tortilleria y Tienda de Leon
Bar Casa Vale
Departure Fall/Winter Menu
Dougie Adams at The Woodsman Tavern
Smokehouse Tavern Taco Tuesday Chef Series
Wares Burger Specials
Fried Chicken and Fried Chicken Sandwich @ Bokie Dokie and Laurelhurst Market

Follow Gary on Instagram: @garythefoodie

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#140 Matt Sigler - Renata

We're joined by one of Portland's premier chefs, Nebraska bred Matt Sigler of Renata. We talk about his path through some great San Francisco restaurants on his way to join Nick and Sandra Arnerich in opening Renata, which garnered the Oregonian's Restaurant of the Year status a few weeks after it opened. We hear Matt discuss the pressures that brought to bear on the restaurant and what his influences were that go into making Renata one of Portland's great consistent dining rooms. We also hear from co-owner Nick Arnerich about some of the new additions to the Renata staff, including filling the empty CDC position with former Accanto chef Chris Frazier. This episode of Right of the Fork is made possible by: Zupan's: www.zupans.com Connect with Chris & Cort at www.RightAtTheFork.com

#52R Jami Curl - Quin Candy

It's a Ristretto Roasters Classic featuring Episode #52 and Jami Curl from Quin Candy.      This episode is supported by:  Ristretto Roasters: www.rrpdx.co  Zupan's Markets: www.zupans.com     Connect with Chris and Cort at www.RightAtTheFork.com ---------------------------- Jami Curl took one look at the cheap, low-quality candy industry and turned it into magic. Mentioned in this episode: https://lovelysfiftyfifty.wordpress.com/ https://www.avagenes.com/ https://romancandlebaking.com/ http://projectbreakfast.brownpapertickets.com/

#139 Greg Denton - Ox, Superbite (Bistro Agnes)

With the announcement that Superbite with close at the end of 2017 to make way for Bistro Agnes, Greg Denton joins us to talk about why the change is being implemented and what excites him and his wife/partner Gabrielle about opening a classic French Bistro. Greg shares his experiences leading up to the James Beard Award he and Gabi now hold for Best Chef NW, including the moment they were announced. We also hear his impressions of working side by side with a spouse at Ox and all of their endeavors. 

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#53R Carlo Lamagna - Clyde Common, Magna

It's another classic Right at the Fork, brought to you by Ristretto Roasters.   "You know what?  I can do this."  Sage words from Clyde Common's Carlo Lamagna, who at the time, was their "new-ish" chef.    Carlo is setting out to bring Portland a new Filipino restaurant, Magna. Check out details and a link to his Kickstarter campaign below: http://kck.st/2xu5Xus This episode of Right at the Fork is sponsored by: Ristretto Roasters: www.rrpdx.co Zupan's Markets: www.zupans.com Connect with Chris and Cort at www.RightAtTheFork.com

Gary's October '17 Spotlight on Portland Restaurants

It's our monthly check in with #GaryTheFoodie to see where he has been this month. Take a listen, but here's the quick list:

Coquine for Weekend Brunch
Daniel Patterson at Coquine
Pixie Retreat
Providence Medical Center on 47th and NE Glisan
Tanner Creek Tavern
Brunch at Stacked Sandwich
Community Plate
Nora Antene at Tusk
Langbaan’s Chefs Who Inspire Series
The Crown

Follow Gary on Instagram: @garythefoodie

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#138 Todd Edwards - Ole Latte

What better training could a food cart operator have than to have driven military tanks? We get the lowdown on that, how Ole Latte gives back to Portland, and what the plans are from this ambitious guy in a very heartfelt podcast with Todd Edwards.

This episode of Right of the Fork is made possible by: Zupan's: www.zupans.com

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#137 Food Cart, The Movie - Damian Magista and Lucas Longacre

Damian Magista, who has joined us before as the founder of Bee Local Honey and Annata Cannabis, is a movie buff.  He teams with Lucas Longacre, whose work has been featured on Original Fare, among other works, to produce Food Cart.  The duo join us to discuss the genesis of the plot, the filming thereof, and what their expectations are. At the time of this podcast's release, the film is still in post-production.

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#136 Patrick McKee - Southfork

Patrick McKee, now manning the knives at Southfork, was by Vitaly Paley's side for years. Patrick talks about his Iron Chef and Knife Fight appearances with Chef Ben Bettinger, how he balances home and work life with kids ranging from newborn to teenagers, and also, what he's learned as a parent of a child who's shown him how to view things in a different light.

And has refresher, check out our first convo with Patrick (with Ben Bettinger) on Episode #50 in the RATF archives.

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Zupan's Markets: www.Zupans.com

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Soundbite: Aaron Franklin - Austin Texas Recommendations

Pitmaster Aaron Franklin, arguably the current barbecue ambassador of Austin, Texas, was kind enough to share with us his recommendations as an insider local for those visiting the other city that some wish to keep weird. He even tells us where you should visit in Lockhart.

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#22R Adam & Jackie Sappington - The Country Cat

It's another classic Right at the Fork, brought to you by Ristretto Roasters.

Grab a delicious cup of Ristretto Roasters coffee check out our interview with Adam and Jackie Sappington, one of Portland's favorite restaurant duos.

Here, Chris talks with the pair about the origins and secrets to longevity of The Country Cat.

Mentioned in this episode:
www.thecountrycat.net
www.dusgrill.com
www.pho-hung.com
www.porquenotacos.com
www.avagenes.com
www.clydecommon.com
www.pokpokpdx.com

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Ristretto Roasters: www.rrpdx.com
Zupan's Markets: www.Zupans.com

#135 David Machado - Tanner Creek Tavern & More

David Machado joins Chris and Cort to talk about his new restaurant, Tanner Creek Tavern. Also - what will be some of the biggest changes happening or coming to the restaurant industry? Plus, David shares some experiences with Millennials!

It's PART 2 of our conversation with one of our favorite guests. And be sure to check out PART 1, episode #100, in the archives.

Find out more about David's restaurants here: www.davidmachadorestaurants.com

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Gary's September '17 Spotlight on Portland Restaurants

Where has #GaryTheFoodie been this month? Take a listen, but here's the quick list:

Karl Holl's Spatzle & Speck - Tuesday thru Friday
Langbaan Monthly Special Dinners
Secret Language Pop-Up at Tournant - Brunch
Milk Glass Market
Old Salt Brunch
Han Oak

Follow Gary on Instagram: @garythefoodie

Chris updates us on Tanner Creek Tavern - and Piache for breakfast.

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#134 Michael Russell - Oregonian Restaurant Critic

Oregonian Food Critic Michael Russell joins us along with #garythefoodie to discuss his Top 40 list for 2017. Hear what went into the thought process and a lively discussion about the rankings and how this list will differ from Restaurant of the Year.

Check out Michael's list here: www.oregonlive.com/portland-best-r…estaurants.html

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Zupan's Markets: www.Zupans.com

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Soundbite - Pechluck's PDX Beer & Food

One of our favorite bloggers, Pechluck Laskey, @pechluck of Pechluck's Food Adventures, stops in to clue us in to the tasty research she's done on one of her favorite topics in Portland, beer.  Oh yes, and where to imbibe and enjoy great food with it.
 
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#133 Aaron Franklin - Franklin Barbecue

On the heels of a fire that caused Aaron Franklin's famed Austin restaurant to rebuild for a few months, the storied barbecue king talks about learning about barbecue as a kid and his perception of his craft that his parents never had.

A little politics, and we talk business: Why he won't open another Franklin Barbecue, sourcing his meat for his brisket, and what the Visa commercial he did bought him, and why he did it. And also, you know, the usual stuff, like Obama visiting your restaurant.

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Soundbite: Founder Mike Thelin Preps You For Feast Portland 2017

Feast Porland 2017 is just days away, and who better to talk about it than co-founder Mike Thelin.

Hear what he's excited about, what events are still available, and how you can support local and national relief efforts for fires and floods.

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#67R Franklin BBQ Fire / Kurt Huffman - ChefStable

We serve you up Part 1 of our interview with Aaron Franklin of Austin's Franklin BBQ. Aaron's iconic spot in Austin sustained a fire in late August. We talk to Aaron about that unfortunate accident--how it happened and what's in store, as well as his and others' decisions as to whether to attend Feast Portland in 2017.

Also, we thought, based on the sad restaurant closings in Portland this year, we'd revisit our January 2016 interview with restaurateur Kurt Huffman in A Ristretto Roasters Classic, in which Kurt proclaimed the coming year would be "restaurant Armageddon" in Portland. You can judge whether that occurred for yourself, but Mr. Huffman had some poignant insights into what was about to transpire in Portland.

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Zupan's Markets: www.Zupans.com
Ristretto Roasters: www.rrpdx.com
Portland Food Adventures: www.PortlandFoodAdventures.com

#132 Adam Robinson - Deadshot

Adam Robinson joins us on the heels of a noble effort in the Bombay Sapphire Most Imaginative Bartender Competition. It's been quite a journey from his early days in TV production in New York to now mixing some of Portland's best cocktails with his anchor laid down at Deadshot.

Adam talks about what's on the horizon and the changes planned for that popular pop up, how he imagines his recipes and how best to cut off a heavy alcohol consumer.

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Zupan's Markets: www.Zupans.com

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