It's Part 2 of our conversation with Kurt Huffman... and by way of transparency, is a second conversation that took place days after Part 1, because of an software glitch and missing audio. Kurt was kind enough to reconnect with Chris and talk again.

Part 2: Kurt Huffman on PDX, Portland’s future, and the places worth seeking out

Kurt and Chris turn to Portland International Airport and the role local restaurants can play in welcoming visitors. Kurt explains why the airport’s high costs, operating demands, and changed travel habits make it difficult for independent businesses to match the economics of large concessionaires—even when local operators bring a higher-quality, more distinctly Portland experience. They discuss Grassa, Loyal Legion, and other local brands at PDX, along with the gap between projected and actual airport dining traffic.

The conversation then broadens to Portland’s recovery, tourism, and the value of the city’s wider Oregon setting. Kurt and Chris reflect on Portland’s creative restaurant culture, share thoughts on finding memorable places while traveling, and discuss whether a major-league baseball team could help raise the city’s profile.

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