#R184 Andy Ricker - Pok Pok

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Following the announcement that Andy Ricker would be closing the last remaining Pok Pok restaurant, we felt it important to return to our conversation with him from January of 2019. 

In this episode, Andy tells us about his journey to create Pok Pok, it's expansion to LA and NYC... and why those restaurants aren't there any more.  We'll also talk about Andy's latest restaurant, recently opened in SW Portland.

This episode of Right at the Fork is sponsored by:
Zupan's Markets: www.Zupans.com
RingSide Steakhouse: www.RingSideSteakhouse.com

#257 Kiara Hardy - Kitchen Killa with Crystal Mathis - Press Release Marketing and How They've Pivoted

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Kiara Hardy, Kitchen Killa returns to the podcast with Crystal Mathis of Press Release Marketing to talk about life in a pandemic, and how they've pivoted.

Be sure to check our Kiara and Crystal's first appearance on the podcast, episode #234.

Right at the Fork is supported by:

Zupan's Markets: www.zupans.com
RingSide Steakhouse: www.RingSideSteakhouse.com

RATF Presents: The Joy of Drinking Podcast with Joy Church - Episode 6 "Support Local and Sustainable"

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Support Local and Sustainable

The October Joy of Drinking Podcast features Emily Darchuk, the founder and owner of Wheyward Spirit. This is a Portland local, sustainable, woman-owned beverage company! In this episode, listeners get to hear from Emily about drinking her sustainable 80% proof spirit made from whey. Don't know what whey is? This is an easy listening "whey" to learn more. Listeners get to hear how to drink this fundamentally different spirit, what cocktails to make with it, where to purchase, and how to engage with the Wheyward Spirit "herd."

If you believe in excellent drinks and supporting sustainability, this podcast is for YOU!

The Joy of Drinking Podcast and Right at the Fork are supported by:

Zupan's Markets: www.zupans.com
RingSide Steakhouse:  www.RingSideSteakhouse.com

#256 Gary the Foodie - Pandemic Food Adventures

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Gary Okazaki - Gary the Food - returns to the podcast, talking to Chris about what he has been up to during the pandemic. 

Where has Gary been able to travel? What has he been enjoying in Portland? And what does he envision for the future of the Portland food scene? We cover it all in this episode.

This episode of Right at the Fork is sponsored by:
Zupan's Markets: www.Zupans.com
RingSide Steakhouse: www.RingSideSteakhouse.com 

#R252 Greg Higgins - Piggins

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Your eyes (and ears) aren't deceiving you. We're returning to our conversation with Greg Higgins, just weeks after we originally post this. Higgins is back open and we thought we'd celebrate!

Greg returns to RATF, 4 years after his first visit (be sure to check out Episode #93).  

Greg talks to Chris about his new Piggins food cart, located just around the corner from Higgins. 

Also - check out Greg's letter to Higgins friends and patrons here.

This episode of Right at the Fork is sponsored by:
Zupan's Markets: www.Zupans.com
RingSide Steakhouse: www.RingSideSteakhouse.com

#255 Ethan Stowell - Ethan Stowell Restaurants Seattle | Chris talks about Eddie Van Halen

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Ethan Stowell returns to the podcast to talk about how the pandemic has changed the way he operates in Seattle.  Please note, Ethan's interview begins at about 32 minutes in, because....

Chris talks about Eddie Van Halen and his relationship with the band, in light of the recent passing of EVH earlier this week.  

Right at the Fork is supported by:

Zupan's Markets: www.zupans.com
RingSide SteakHouse: www.RingSideSteakHouse.com

RATF Presents: The Joy of Drinking Podcast with Joy Church - Episode 5

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Episode 5 of the Joy of Drinking Podcast features host Joy Church in conversation with Oregon imbibers KJ, Waz Wu, Lindsay Strannigan and Ashley Siobhan.

These powerhouse beverage enthusiasts share their Covid-19 musings; what they were drinking at the start of the pandemic, attempting to go out for cocktails while wearing a mask, putting together a shelter-in-place home bar, and more! 

#253 Jonathan Gill - RingSide Steakhouse

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Executive Chef Jonathan Gill joins Chris and Cort on the podcast, talking about his journey from a chef on a naval aircraft carrier, to Japan, New York, San Francisco, and eventually Portland, where he was the Executive Chef at RingSide Fish House.  Now as EC for RingSide Steakhouse, Jonathan talks about live in quarantine, and what it took to open RingSide back up.

Plus, listen for details about how to join Chef Jonathan and Chris next summer on the Snake River.

Right at the Fork is supported by:

Zupan's Markets: www.zupans.com
RingSide SteakHouse: www.RingSideSteakHouse.com

#R207 Kyo Koo - Danwei Canting

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Ahead of Kyo Koo's upcoming appearance on Food Network's Chopped, we look back at our conversation with Kyo from July of 2019.

Kyo Koo is a Portland native, who's influences range from his mother's Korean home cooking, to technique-driven, modern American cooking.

Hear about his journey through culinary school, to Southern California, and back to the Pacific Northwest, to Danwei Canting.

Right at the Fork is supported by:

Zupan's Markets: www.zupans.com
RingSide SteakHouse: www.RingsideSteakHouse.com

#252 Greg Higgins - Piggins

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Greg Higgins is back on the podcast, 4 years after his first visit (be sure to check out Episode #93).  

Greg talks to Chris about his new Piggins food cart, located just around the corner from Higgins. 

Also - check out Greg's letter to Higgins friends and patrons here.

This episode of Right at the Fork is sponsored by:
Zupan's Markets: www.Zupans.com
Ringside Steakhouse: www.RingsideSteakhouse.com

#R89 Ken Forkish - Ken's Artisan Bakery, Ken's Artisan Pizza

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A lot has changed for Ken Forkish since we spoke to him in August of 2016.  Here's a look back at the conversation.

When Ken Forkish decided he wanted to become a baker, he became one of the best there is. Now Portlanders not only flock to Ken's Artisan Bakery, Ken's Artisan Pizza, Trifecta and his latest, Trifecta Annex, but anyone can enjoy his work as a James Beard awarded cookbook author. Ken stops by to talk baseball, dough, and more.

This episode of Right at the Fork is sponsored by:
Zupan's Markets: www.Zupans.com
Ringside Steakhouse: www.RingsideSteakhouse.com

 

#R169 Ryley Eckersley - Quaintrelle

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A look back at a conversation with Ryley Eckerlsey of Quaintrelle from August 2018.

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 Steakhouse: www.RingSideSteakHouse.com


Connect with Chris and Cort: www.RightAtTheFork.com

#R138 Todd Edwards - Ole Latte

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Here's a look back at our conversation with Todd Edwards of Ole Latte from October of 2017.

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

Connect with Chris & Cort at www.RightAtTheFork.com

#R126 Kim Malek - Salt & Straw

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A look back at our conversation with Kim Malek from June of 2017.

Salt & Straw mastermind owner Kim Malek joins is to discuss Millennials, rapid growth, how the current political climate affects her business and her multiracial family. Listen in to hear what's made Salt & Straw so successful.

This episode of Right at the Fork is sponsored by:
Zupan's Markets: www.Zupans.com
Portland Food Adventures: www.PortlandFoodAdventures.com

#R124 Alan Weiner - Food Photographer

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Our final classic episode for the month comes from June of 2017, featuring food photographer Alan Weiner.

Alan Weiner joins us to tell us about his journey from a boy in Iowa to a long-time contracted NY Times photographer based in Atlanta, to Portland, where he has established himself as a premiere freelance food photographer. Alan shares with us some of the most incredible assignments he had for the NY Times, from political unrest in the USA and Russia to the '96 Olympics and political conventions and even hurricane disasters. Alan met his wife Pam on a plane flight from Portland, and then serendipity had her ask him to do a simple food shoot for her, and he was off to the races in his newfound niche.

This episode of Right at the Fork is sponsored by:
Zupan's Markets: www.Zupans.com

#R206 Chad Draizin - Fifty Licks Ice Cream

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It's the middle of summer, and summer means ice cream.

In this look-back episode, we talk with Chad Draizin of Fifty Licks from June of 2019.

Chad is back on the podcast, after almost 5 years - and a lot has changed.  Hear the latest on Fifty Licks, what plans Chad has for the future - and the advice he gives to anyone thinking about getting into the food industry. 

Right at the Fork is supported by:

Zupan's Markets: www.zupans.com

#R189 Doug Adams - Bullard ft Whitney Burnside

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A lot has changed for Doug Adams and Whitney Burnside over the past year. Marriage, a baby, and a pandemic.  Here's a look  back to our conversation with Doug and Whitney from February of 2019.

Doug Adams is back on the podcast, talking about his newly opened Bullard. He's also joined by fiancee Whitney Burnside (of 10 Barrel Brewing) who share how they met and what plans they have for the future.

This episode of Right at the Fork is sponsored by:

Zupan's Markets: www.Zupans.comRingSidePortland Food Adventures: www.PortlandFoodAdventures.com

#R244 Nick Zukin - Mi Mero Mole

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This week, we return to our conversation with Nick Zukin of Mi Mero Mole, following the news last week that his restaurant in Old Town would be closing for good. 

This episode was originally recorded April 20, 2020.

Nick Zukin chats with Chris about a tumultuous year for him as a restaurateur in Portland.  Nick shares the heartbreak of losing $400,000 with the closing of his Mexican pizza concept, Zapapizza, after having been open for just months.  If that wasn't enough, less than a month later he was forced to react to the upheaval caused by the Covid-19 pandemic at Mi Mero Mole, his popular spot in Old Town. Nick's very forthright viewpoints on how the government handled the crisis, and his ideas on how it could have been better, are quite interesting and thoughtful.

Right at the Fork is supported by:

Zupan's Markets: www.zupans.com

#R234 Kiara Hardy - Trail Blazer Hassan Whiteside's Private Chef | Kitchen Killa Culinary Solutions

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We're reposting our conversation with Kiara Hardy from March 2020, released just days before the COVID-19 shut most everything down.

Right At The Fork's International Women's Month continues, with a chat with Chef Kiara Hardy, owner of Kitchen Killa Culinary Solutions, and personal chef to Trail Blazer Hassan Whiteside. She's joined by Crystal Chanel, business guru and life partner, to talk about their journey to Portland, and what it's like as the personal chef to an NBA player. 

Right at the Fork is supported by:

Zupan's Markets: www.zupans.com
Portland Food Adventures: www.PortlandFoodAdventures.com