Soundbite - Chris' Coastal Fish & Chips

Host Chris Angelus loves his fish and chips, and has a few faves ranging 330 miles up and down the Pacific Northwest coast from Port Orford, OR to South Bend, WA. He shares a half dozen, but recommends three places he deems worthy of a day trip from Portland, for those who travel to eat well. One's a nice restaurant, another a dive, and last but not least, a food truck.

Locations mentioned in this podcast include:

Linda’s - South Bend, WA
Bowpicker - Astoria, OR
Ecola Seafoods - Cannon Beach, OR
Old Oregon Smokehouse - Rockaway, OR
J’s - Lincoln City, OR
Gracie’s Sea Hag - Depoe Bay, OR
Local Ocean Seafoods - Newport, OR
Geno’s Ocean Bleu - Newport, OR
South Beach Fish Market - Newport, OR
LunaSea - Yachats, OR
Crazy Norwegian - Port Orford, OR

www.facebook.com/Lindas-Fish-and-…1143981195619580
www.bowpicker.com/
www.bellbuoyofseaside.com/
ecolaseafoods.com/
www.moschowder.com/cannon-beach.php
www.facebook.com/oldoregonsmokeho…=407397499382396
www.facebook.com/Js-Fish-Chips-165041403550604/
theseahag.com/
www.localocean.net/
www.southbeachfishmarket.com/
www.lunaseafishhouse.com/
www.yelp.com/biz/crazy-norwegians-port-orford

This episode of Right at the Fork is sponsored by:
Leanne Bach with M Realty: www.leannebach.com
Chew Dining Club: www.chewdiningclub.com
And www.PortlandFoodandDrink.com

Music: "I Can't Stand the Rain" by Arielle Verinis.
Check her out on Facebook: www.facebook.com/ArielleVerinis

#89 Ken Forkish - Ken's Artisan Bakery, Ken's Artisan Pizza, Trifecta Annex

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:
Leanne Bach with M Realty: www.leannebach.com
Chew Dining Club: www.chewdiningclub.com
And www.PortlandFoodandDrink.com

Music: "I Can't Stand the Rain" by Arielle Verinis.
Check her out on Facebook: www.facebook.com/ArielleVerinis

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#88 Lisa Schroeder - Mother's Bistro

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.

This episode of Right at the Fork is sponsored by:
Chew Dining Club: www.chewdiningclub.com
Leanne Bach with M Realty: www.leannebach.com
www.PortlandFoodandDrink.com

Music: "I Can't Stand the Rain" by Arielle Verinis.
Check her out on Facebook: www.facebook.com/ArielleVerinis

Soundbite - Michael Russell's Restaurants of the Year - How have they stood the test of time?

Yes, Restaurants of the Year are usually about what's new. We caught up with The Oregonian's Michael Russell to see how he thinks his ROY picks have stood the test of time. This week's Soundbite.

#87 Brian Spangler - Apizza Scholls (w/ Janis Martin)

Brian Spangler's ascension into the psyche of Portland through his acclaimed and loved pizza started with the dough, learning how to bake in northern California while in college.  That led him to buy an Oregon Farm, the Portland Farmers Market, a pub, and then to Hawthorne Blvd.  He shares his story and Chick Fil A sandwiches with us, which for this episode, includes his friend Janis Martin of Tanuki sitting in to join in the conversation. 

This episode of Right at the Fork is sponsored by:
Chew Dining Club: www.chewdiningclub.com
Leanne Bach with M Realty: www.leannebach.com
www.PortlandFoodandDrink.com

Music: "I Can't Stand the Rain" by Arielle Verinis.
Check her out on Facebook: www.facebook.com/ArielleVerinis

#86 Janis Martin - Takuki (w/ Brian Spangler)

Janis Martin has an opinion or two, and we're glad she stopped into Right at the Fork to share a couple.  She'd really like you to know what Tanuki isn't, and is, before you step into the cauldron of Janis.  So listen up.  We warned you.

This episode of Right at the Fork is sponsored by:|
Leanne Bach with M Realty: www.leannebach.com
Chew Dining Club: www.chewdiningclub.com
www.PortlandFoodandDrink.com

Music: "I Can't Stand the Rain" by Arielle Verinis.
Check her out on Facebook: www.facebook.com/ArielleVerinis

#85 Tres Shannon - Voodoo Doughnut

Tres Shannon started Voodoo Doughnut with his partner Cat Daddy in 2003, and since then it's become an icon in the Portland food world.  Now it's taking hold in other markets across the country.  We have Tres on to talk doughnuts, music, and Portland, along with some Colorado thrown in for good measure.

This episode of Right at the Fork is sponsored by:

Chew Dining Club: www.chewdiningclub.com

Leanne Bach with M Realty: www.leannebach.com

Music: "I Can't Stand the Rain" by Arielle Verinis.

Check her out on Facebook: www.facebook.com/ArielleVerinis

#84 Andy Fortgang - Le Pigeon, Little Bird

He co-owner and GM of two of Portland's best restaurants. Both will have gone gratuity-free.  Andy discusses why that decision was made in response to changing wage laws. 

#83 Michael Russell - Critic, Oregonian/OregonLive

Michael Russell has been The Oregonian/Oregon Live's chief food critic since 2011.  He recently made news by announcing that he will no longer strive to maintain his anonymity as part of being a reviewer. 

In his first interview ever, we delve into the ins and outs of restaurant criticism with Mr. Russell, as well as some specific thoughts about Portland restaurants and its food scene. 

This episode of Right at the Fork is sponsored by:
Leanne Bach with M Realty: www.leannebach.com
Chew Dining Club: www.chewdiningclub.com
www.PortlandFoodandDrink.com

Music: "I Can't Stand the Rain" by Arielle Verinis.
Check her out on Facebook: www.facebook.com/ArielleVerinis

Soundbite - Portland Farmers Market New Vendor Picks

Hear about some of the newest, favorite vendors of Portland Farmers Market Director Trudy Toliver. We also talk about the new Portland Farmers Market cookbook by Ellen Jackson.

This episode of Right at the Fork is sponsored by:
Chew Dining Club: www.chewdiningclub.com
Leanne Bach with M Realty: www.leannebach.com
www.PortlandFoodandDrink.com

Music: "I Can't Stand the Rain" by Arielle Verinis.
Check her out on Facebook: www.facebook.com/ArielleVerinis

Soundbite - Jose Chesa's Barcelona Faves

Ataula Chef Jose Chesa went to culinary school in Barcelona at 15, and then worked his way through some great restaurants before leaving for Paris and the United States. Now he accompanies Portlanders on culinary adventures in Spain with our host Chris Angelus. Jose shares some of his favorite Barcelona dining suggestions in this podcast. 

Some of Chris' and Jose's suggested spots include:
Bar Canete
Bar Central
Taperia Lolita
Bravo
Louis 1856
Can Jubany
Disfrutar
El Celler de Can Roca
Pinoxto

This episode of Right at the Fork is sponsored by:
www.CrowdCow.com
Leanne Bach with M Realty: www.leannebach.com
Chew Dining Club: www.chewdiningclub.com
www.PortlandFoodandDrink.com

Music: "I Can't Stand the Rain" by Arielle Verinis.
Check her out on Facebook: www.facebook.com/ArielleVerinis

#82 Han Ly Hwang - Kim Jong Grillin

Han Ly Hwang owns Kim Jong Grillin food carts and some nationwide notoriety after two appearances on The Food Network's Chopped. The first of which he made on the heels of his only food cart having been destroyed by fire. That wasn't the first time Han overcame adversity to pull himself out of the trenches.  Hear how he navigated a rough childhood to become one of Portland, Oregon's beloved chefs.

This episode of Right at the Fork is sponsored by:
Leanne Bach with M Realty: www.leannebach.com
Chew Dining Club: www.chewdiningclub.com
PortlandFoodandDrink.com

Music: "I Can't Stand the Rain" by Arielle Verinis.
Check her out on Facebook: www.facebook.com/ArielleVerinis

#81 Trudy Toliver - Portland Farmers Market

Trudy Toliver runs one of the most renowned farmers markets in the country, Portland Farmers Market. It encompasses seven different markets in Portland, and is an integral part of Portland's food scene. Trudy joins Right at the Fork to talk about what the market means to Portland's community and shares some stories from decades of this wonderful market.

Music: "I Can't Stand the Rain" by Arielle Verinis.
Check her out on Facebook: www.facebook.com/ArielleVerinis

#80 Nate Snell - Pip's Original Donuts & Chai

Nate Snell attacks life with passion. He knows Portland, music (especially in PDX), instruments, musical and timekeeping, donuts and chai, We talk to half of the Pip's Original Team about how to approach a business starting from the seed of caring, giving and love, and watching it blossom.

Soundbite - Munchie Spots with Yelp's Matt Eyman

#79 Maylin Chavez & Melissa Mayer - Olympia Oyster Bar

#78 Justin Woodward - Castagna (with Gary the Foodie)

Soundbite - Gary the Foodie's NE PDX faves

#77 Micah Camden - Little Big Burger, Blue Star Donuts, Boxer Ramen

Micah Camden joins us to talk about the trajectory of Little Big Burger and Blue Star Donuts, his welfare cheddar childhood, and how he learned to make it from felon to Portland food superstar.

#76 Damian Magista - Bee Local - Eating Bugs in Cambodia

Damian Magista of Bee Local Honey tells us about his journey to check out giant bees in Cambodia and eating bugs on the way.

Check out Damian's article in CRAFT by Under My Host here:
http://www.joomag.com/mag/0827504001456854213?page=110

And his website: www.damianmagista.com