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When we booked Lucian Prellwitz to come on the podcast, we had no idea of the big changes coming his way. Neither did he. Hear Lucian talk about his jump into the food world, and what has brought him to help open up West in the old Wildwood spot.
Right at the Fork is supported by:
Zupan's Markets: www.zupans.com
RingSide Steakhouse: www.RingSideSteakhouse.com
San Pellegrino: www.SanPellegrino.com
It's another classic episode of Right at the Fork.
Chris feels that Lisa Schroeder should be cited as "Portland's Official Mother." Lisa visits the RATF studios to talk about the challenges of running a packed Portland culinary institution, especially in light of a the increased responsibilities she's taken on to provide love and care to her grandchildren. Lisa shares some stories and grief of the loss of her beloved daughter, Stephanie.
Photo by Tim Sugden, About Face Magazine.
Right at the Fork is supported by:
Zupan's Markets: www.zupans.com
RingSide Steakhouse: www.RingSideSteakhouse.com
San Pellegrino: www.SanPellegrino.com
If the name doesn't grab your attention, the taste of Eliot's Adult Nut Butter will. Founder Michael Kanter joins the podcast this week, to talk about his trek from the restaurant scene to the world of nut spreads.
What makes his nut butter adult and who the hell is Eliot? Find out in this week's episode of Right at the Fork.
Right at the Fork is supported by:
Zupan's Markets: www.zupans.com
RingSide Steakhouse: www.RingSideSteakhouse.com
San Pellegrino: www.SanPellegrino.com
What DOESN'T Lisa Marcus do? From being the CEO and co-founder of DigitalPour, to helping run the annual Oregon Country Fair, Lisa stays busy. Let's also add in fire dancing - and maybe biggest of all, plans to adopt a baby.
Right at the Fork is supported by:
Zupan's Markets:Â www.zupans.com
RingSide Steakhouse:Â www.RingSideSteakhouse.comÂ
San Pellegrino:Â www.SanPellegrino.com
2018's Feast Portland is just days away, which makes co-founder Mike Thelin visit to the podcast perfectly timed. It was. Â
Hear what it takes to put together Portland's biggest food week, as well as what events still have availability. Check out www.feastportland.com.
Right at the Fork is supported by:
Zupan's Markets:Â www.zupans.com
RingSide Steakhouse:Â www.RingSideSteakhouse.comÂ
San Pellegrino:Â www.SanPellegrino.com
Find out more about Chris' upcoming trip to Australia at www.PortlandFoodAdventures.com.Â
As Feast Portland approaches, we decided to look back a year, when Aaron Franklin had to cancel his planned trip to PDX and instead, deal with a restaurant fire.
From the original podcast:
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.
Right at the Fork is supported by:
Zupan's Markets: www.zupans.com
RingSide Steakhouse: www.RingSideSteakhouse.com
San Pellegrino: www.SanPellegrino.com
Chris and Cort chat with Chantelle Hylton, co-owner of Salmonberry Saloon in Wheeler on the Oregon Coast. Later, they check in with Chef Mike Aldredge.
Right at the Fork is supported by:
Zupan's Markets: www.zupans.com
RingSide Steakhouse: www.RingSideSteakhouse.com
San Pellegrino: www.SanPellegrino.com
Brooke Jackson-Glidden joins the show with Chris to give her 2018 Summer Eater Update. Where has she been eating this summer... and where SHOULD you.
Right at the Fork is supported by:
Zupan's Markets: www.zupans.com
RingSide Steakhouse: www.RingSideSteakhouse.com
San Pellegrino: www.SanPellegrino.com
Returning guest Micah Camden is responsible for Little Big Burger, Yakuza Lounge and Blue Star Donuts. Chris and Cort invited Micah back to the podcast to talk about his latest venture, Super Deluxe - but were surprised to find out about an entirely new project, years in the making.
How many hours of sleep does Micah get each night? We'll find that out, too.
Right at the Fork is supported by:
Zupan's Markets: www.zupans.com
RingSide Steakhouse: www.RingSideSteakhouse.com
San Pellegrino: www.SanPellegrino.com
A coffee at Proud Mary in NE Portland is not your average coffee stop. On this episode of Right at the Fork, we talk to Nolan Hirte, the co-founder of Proud Mary in Portland, and Melbourne, Australia.
Hear what makes coffee to important to Nolan - and maybe most important, the care and service that goes into it. Plus, get details on a special Portland Food Adventures dinner on August 23rd, as well a preview of a PFA International trip next year. See more at www.portlandfoodadventures.com.
Right at the Fork is supported by:
Zupan's Markets: www.zupans.com
RingSide Steakhouse: www.RingSideSteakhouse.com
San Pellegrino: www.SanPellegrino.com
Connect with Chris and Cort: www.RightAtTheFork.com
Ryley Eckersley has worked in restaurants all over the world. From Belize to Barcelona and nearly everything in between. On this episode of Right at the Fork, Ryley tells Chris and Cort about his upbringing in London, his time spent at the family vacation home in France... and what ultimately led him the Pacific Northwest.
Right at the Fork is supported by:
Zupan's Markets: www.zupans.com
Ringside Hospitality Group: www.RingsideFishHouse.com
San Pellegrino: www.SanPellegrino.com
When we spoke with Patrick McKee back in October 2017, he had just opened Southfork in the old Smallwares space. Recently, Patrick has given the restaurant a new name, prompting a visit to this "classic" but recent episode.
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.
Right at the Fork is supported by:
Zupan's Markets: www.zupans.com
Ringside Hospitality Group: www.RingsideFishHouse.com
San Pellegrino: www.SanPellegrino.com
Not only does Renee Gorham oversee front of the house operations for all Toro Bravo Group restaurants, she runs the PR, produces events, and keeps her cool. She's also raising a family and navigating through the scary world of her husband John's Stage 2 glioma brain tumor .
We talk to Renee about how she got into the service industry and how she and John have dealt with their successes and setbacks, along with their dreams and priorities..
Also, a little about Tuna Week at their restaurants.
Right at the Fork is supported by:
Zupan's Markets: www.zupans.com
Ringside Hospitality Group: www.RingsideFishHouse.com
San Pellegrino: www.SanPellegrino.com
Connect with Chris and Cort: www.RightAtTheFork.com
Gabriel Rucker left a busy lunch service at his newly opened Canard to talk to Chris and Cort about how life has changed for him since opening his third restaurant, while raising a family.
Hear about how he manages his time and what people should expect at Canard.
Right at the Fork is supported by:
Zupan's Markets: www.zupans.com
Ringside Hospitality Group: www.RingsideFishHouse.com
San Pellegrino: www.SanPellegrino.com
Pizzeria Otto's Sam Reed is a force to be reckoned with in the Portland pizza scene. He's fresh from a trip to Naples where he spent a week one-on-one with Master Pizzaiolo Enzo Coccia of La Notizia.
This episode also features Pizzeria Otto owner Clark Hale, talking Neapolitan pizza... and you can be sure they'll address clam pies.
Right at the Fork is supported by:
Zupan's Markets: www.zupans.com
Ringside Hospitality Group: www.RingsideSteakHouse.com
San Pellegrino: www.SanPellegrino.com
It's a classic episode of Right at the Fork, in celebration of Season 5 of Kelly Cox's Original Fare.
Kelly Cox is always on a journey. From her small town upbringing in Missouri, to NYC to now exploring the globe with her TV show, Original Fare, on which she's looking for real food and the stories behind it. We hear how her vices have helped guide and advance her career and life. And a few other morsels of wisdom.
Check out episodes of Original Fare here: www.theoriginalfare.com
Right at the Fork is supported by:
Zupan's Markets: www.zupans.com
Ringside Hospitality Group: www.RingsideFishHouse.com
San Pellegrino: www.SanPellegrino.com
Connect with Chris and Cort: www.RightAtTheFork.com
It's easily one of the most unique paths in the Portland food and drink scene. Pono Brewing's Erick Russ stops by the studio and tells Chris and Cort what led him into micro-brewing, by way of precious gems and cannabis.
Right at the Fork is supported by:
Zupan's Markets: www.zupans.com
Ringside Hospitality Group: www.RingsideFishHouse.com
San Pellegrino: www.SanPellegrino.com
Connect with Chris and Cort: www.RightAtTheFork.com
It's officially summertime in the Pacific Northwest, and that means road trips!
Eater PDX's Brooke Jackson-Glidden stops by and shares some of her favorite spots to eat outside of downtown Portland, including spots on the coast, Salem and Eugene - and Hood River.
Right at the Fork is supported by:
Zupan's Markets: www.zupans.com
Ringside Hospitality Group: www.RingsideFishHouse.com
San Pellegrino: www.SanPellegrino.com
Connect with Chris and Cort: www.RightAtTheFork.com
Thrillist's Andy Kryza is making the big move to LA!
In this week's episode of Right at the Fork, Andy tells Chris and Cort what things he's looking forward to in LA, as well as what he'll miss about Portland.
Right at the Fork is supported by:
Zupan's Markets: www.zupans.com
Ringside Hospitality Group: www.RingsideSteakHouse.com
San Pellegrino: www.SanPellegrino.com
Connect with Chris and Cort: www.RightAtTheFork.com
Liz Davis joins Chris and Cort to talk about her Xico partner Chef Kelly Myers. She tells us about how an illness while on a staff trip to Oaxaca, eventually lead up to Kelly suffering a stroke. She'll also tell us how she's doing today.
Also, hear why Liz ended up in Portland and how Xico actually came about.
Learn more about a special benefit event taking place at Xico with Portland Food Adventures at www.PortlandFoodAdventures.com.
Right at the Fork is supported by:
Zupan's Markets: www.zupans.com
Ringside Hospitality Group: www.RingsideSteakHouse.com
San Pellegrino: www.SanPellegrino.com
Connect with Chris and Cort: www.RightAtTheFork.com
A podcast highlighting the chefs, restaurants, beer, wine, cocktails and gourmet food in Portland, Oregon. Listen to the tastemakers' interviews and their recommendations on where to go in Portland and throughout Oregon.
