#154 Nong Poonsukwattana - Nong's Khao Man Gai

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Nong Poonsukwattana joins us on the podcast It could be argued that Nong's Kao Man Ghai is the most famous of all Portland food carts.  Nong hopes to carry the success of her carts and her first restaurant to the second brick and mortar opening up in March, 2018. We talk to Nong about what brought her to the USA, Andy Ricker's mentorship, the exhausting days learning a business and the language in the Portland at the same time, and her win on TV's Chopped.  Truly a remarkable woman.

We're glad we got to spend some time with her. Right at the Fork is made possible by: Zupan's Markets www.zupans.com Learn more about Portland Food Adventures at www.PortlandFoodAdventures.com Connect with Chris and Cort at www.RightAtTheFork.com

#153 Natalia Toral

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When someone in Portland wants to throw a great party, who do they call? Quite often, it's Natalia Toral. Her work and style is associated with Maialata, Negroni Week, Shuck Portland and now she's taken her game to Enoteca Nostrana. We talk about fishing, booze, her parents' creativity, and what she learned in her Wells Fargo days that's the cornerstone of her success. We love Natalia, and think you will too. 

Right at the Fork is supported by: 
Zupan's Markets: www.zupans.com 

Learn more about Portland Food Adventures at:
www.PortlandFoodAdventures.com 

Connect with Chris and Cort at www.RightAtTheFork.com

#152 Andy Kryza - Thrillist

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Andy Kryza joins us to talk about his 14 years in Portland that included writing for Willamette Week, the Asian Reporter and Thrillist as both a local and national food editor. Andy discusses the rigors and methods of discovering and writing about five places each week that no one had yet disovered in Portland. You'll hear about the most disgusting food he's ever eaten, mixing drinking and writing and also why Beaverton is a great good suburb. Right at the Fork is made possible by: Zupan's Markets www.zupans.com Learn more about Chris' trips to Europe and Mexico this fall at: www.PortlandFoodAdventures.com Connect with Chris and Cort at www.RightAtTheFork.com

Gary's February '18 Spotlight on Portland Restaurants

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It's another look at where #GaryTheFoodie has been recently!
This week, Gary talks about:
Harlow (Vegan)
Castagna, 20 Course Vegan Special Menu
Homegrown Smoker (Vegan)
Tiny Moreso
Afterdark Cookies
Bistro Agnes
Trifecta Tavern & Bakery

Right at the Fork is made possible by:
Zupan's Markets: www.zupans.com

Connect with Chris and Cort:
www.RightAtTheFork.com

Learn more about Chris' upcoming Portland Food Adventures trips here: www.PortlandFoodAdventures.com

#151 Eric Nelson - Shipwreck

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This episode of Right at the Fork finds Chris and Cort chatting with Eric Nelson, a veteran in the Portland bartending scene. 

From books to Facebook, to Shipwreck's upcoming 4-night pop up at Chalino. And it's a RATF first, a bartender that doesn't drink? We'll let Eric explain that one. 

Find out more at www.ShipwreckPDX.com 

Right at the Fork is made possible by: Zupan's Markets: www.zupans.com Connect with Chris and Cort: www.RightAtTheFork.com
Learn more about Portland Food Adventures here: www.PortlandFoodAdventures.com

#150 Shardell Dues - Red Sauce Pizza

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Shardell Dues' first job was making pizza and she says it will be her last; Chris and Cort catch up with Shar, where she talks about her start, why at PIZZA sign hangs upside down, and where you can get the best DingDong in town.

Right at the Fork is supported by: Zupan's Markets www.Zupans.com

Connect with Chris and Cort: www.RightAtTheFork.com

#149 Jose Luis de Cossio - Paiche

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Peruvian transplant Chef Jose Luis de Cossio joins us for a fascinating conversation that goes inside the mind of an avid surfer to hear how his life on a surfboard helps him to navigate being a chef and restaurant owner. We talk about the changes at Paiche and his move toward veganism - the personal and financial reasons for ceasing serving his lauded seafood when Paiche was a dinner spot.

Right at the Fork is supported by: Zupan's Markets: www.zupans.com

Connect with Chris and Cort at www.RightAtTheFork.com  

#148 Lyf Gildersleeve - Flying Fish Company and Shuck Portland

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Lyf Gildersleeve, son of an avid fisherman, picked up his love and knowledge of seafood at an early age. We talk about how he started at markets in Idaho and built his Flying Fish business into one of the premier fishmongers in Oregon.  With the first annual Shuck Portland event coming in early February, Lyf educates us on the history of oysters in the Northwest and what needs to be done to move the industry towards sustainability.

Tickets for Shuck Portland can be found at shuckportland.org

Right at the Fork is made possible with support by:
Zupan's Markets: www.Zupans.com 

Connect with Chris and Cort at www.RightAtTheFork.com

Gary's January '18 Spotlight on Portland Restaurants

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It's our first check in with #GaryTheFoodie in the new year.

Discussed in this episode:
Imperial w/Matt Jarreli (went/Roadhouses)
Wei Wei Restaurant
Lovely's Fifty Fifty
Pine Street Market - Checkerboard Pizza, BYH Burgers
Accanto with Erik van Kley

Follow Gary on Instagram: @garythefoodie

Right at the Fork is supported by:
Zupan's Markets: www.Zupans.com

Connect with Chris and Cort at www.rightatthefork.com

#147 Katy Millard & Ksandek Podbielski - Coquine

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The duo who have brought the joys of Coquine to Portland join us on the podcast. Katy Millard talks about the stress of living up to high expectations, and the perpetual internal struggle, while her husband Ksandek Podbielski discusses how he instilled the confidence in Katy to shine. We also get the lowdown on how they met, and how they wouldn't have it any other way than working together, which strengthens them as a couple and a family. 

www.coquinepdx.com

Right at the Fork is made possible with support from Zupan's Markets: www.zupans.com

 Connect with Chris and Cort at www.RightAtTheFork.com

#146 Gabriel Pascuzzi - Stacked

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Our interview with Gabriel Pascuzzi was conducted just before his Chef of the Year nod by Eater PDX was announced; Chef Pascuzzi discusses his childhood food experiences as well as his father's influence in helping him cut a real estate deal that helped him open Stacked; We touch on his new brunch series, in which Portland chefs collaborate with their favorite dishes.  

For information about the PFA on 2/1, visit www.portlandfooadventures.com  

And the stacked website is at www.stackedsandwichshop.com

 Right at the Fork is made possible with support from Zupan's Markets: www.zupans.com

 Connect with Chris and Cort at www.RightAtTheFork.com

#145 Maya Lovelace - Yonder

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We are pleased to have Maya Lovelace back in the Right at the Fork studios to kick off our fifth year of the podcast Maya talks about her upcoming brick and mortar location, as well as what has transpired since she last visited us two years ago. This episode of Right of the Fork is made possible by: Zupan's: www.zupans.com

 Connect with Chris and Cort at www.RightAtTheFork.com

Gary's December '17 Spotlight on Portland Restaurants

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It's our special Holiday check in with #GaryTheFoodie to see where he has been in the month of December.

Take a listen, but here's the quick list:
Roe - Reopening
Little Griddle
Oui! Wine Bar & Restaurant (SE Wine Collective)
Kingsland Kitchen - Food Cart
Stoopid Burger at The Ocean

Follow Gary on Instagram: @garythefoodie

Right at the Fork is supported by:
Zupan's Markets: www.Zupans.com

Connect with Chris & Cort at www.rightatthefork.com

#143 End of Year 2017 Part 1 - Michael Russell, Gary the Foodie

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In the first of our 2 part End of Year Series, we look back on the year in Portland dining with The Oregonian's Michael Russell. Our own @garythefoodie lends his prolific perspective. We talk about what took off and what didn't, who's taking risks and who can't. We delve into food carts, hotel restaurants, and how Seattle grabbed the attention away from Portland this year.

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

Connect with Chris and Cort at www.RightAtTheFork.com

#117R Trent Pierce - Roe

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It's a CLASSIC episode of Right at the Fork (if an episode from this past April can be counted as 'classic') featuring Trent Pierce of Roe. Trent Pierce talks about how his speakeasy style restaurant, Roe, sprung from his desire to maximize the space he had on Division, and to remake Fin. Now he embarks on re-imagining and rebuilding Roe in new space, essentially Fin 3.0. He also brought his guitar along to entertain us. This episode of Right of the Fork is made possible by:  Zupan's: www.zupans.com Connect with Chris & Cort at www.RightAtTheFork.com

#142 Stacey Givens - Sideyard Farm & Community Supported Kitchen

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Stacey Givens, founder and chef at the Sideyard Farm, brings her boundless energy to the podcast for a return visit. We discuss her new Community Supported  Kitchen, and the many activities going on at her Farm, and how her business has matured recently. Check out the Kickstarter for the Community Supported Kitchen here: ;https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/867306521/community-supported-kitchen-csk

#141 David Briggs - Xocolatl de David

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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 

This episode of Right of the Fork is made possible by: 
Zupan's: www.zupans.com
Learn more about PDX Feeds Puerto Rico at: www.PDXfeedsPuertoRico.com

Connect with Chris & Cort at www.RightAtTheFork.com

Gary's November '17 Spotlight on Portland Restaurants

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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

Right at the Fork is supported by:
Zupan's Markets: www.Zupans.com
Ristretto Roasters: www.rrpdx.com

Connect with Chris & Cort at www.rightatthefork.com

#140 Matt Sigler - Renata

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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