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September 26, 2019

#R70 Aaron Barnett - St. Jack and La Moule

September 26, 2019/ Cort Johnson

Here's a look back to episode 70, from February of 2016 and our conversation with Aaron Barnett.

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We think you'll really enjoy this interview with St. Jack and La Moule's Christopher Aaron Barnett. You'll hear from his days as a boy cheering for Mark Messier with the Oilers, to his days as a cabana boy in Palm Springs to not doing much in college but being great at girls and drugs. Somehow, he parlayed that into opening one of the country's best Lyonnaise restaurants without ever having been to Lyon. He'll talk about how arrived at the Jewish grandmother approach to running a busy kitchen. The hard way.

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September 19, 2019

#215 Tim Artale - Scotch Lodge

September 19, 2019/ Cort Johnson

Tim Artale was born and raised on the East Coast. There, he started working in kitchens and restaurants, but never considered it as a career until after college.

Hear about his journey from Massachussetts to Portland, and the kitchen of Smallwares, Aviary, Proud Mary, St Jack, and now Scotch Lodge.

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September 12, 2019

#214 Jannie Huang - Feast Portland | Little Green Pickle

September 12, 2019/ Cort Johnson

Jannie Huang has always loved food and computers. Hear about Jannie's journey through digital media, the food world... and ultimately to the creation of Feast Portland and Little Green Pickle.

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September 05, 2019

#213 Anthony Cafiero - Little Bean & Orcs! Orcs! Orcs!

September 05, 2019/ Cort Johnson

Anthony Cafiero has been in and around the Portland food scene for over 15 years, starting his journey at Veritable Quandary as the brunch cook. He know runs operations at the chick-pea based ice cream and bakery shop, Little Bean, in the Pearl.

Here about his journey from VQ to Ten-01 to Tabla to Racion to The Bible Club, and his Orcs! Orcs! Orcs! pop up as he talks with Chris and Cort.

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August 29, 2019

#212 Nicholas Van Eck - Erizo

August 29, 2019/ Cort Johnson

Chris and Cort catch up with Nicholas Van Eck about his journey through the Portland food industry to Erizo.

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August 22, 2019

#R137 Damian Magista & Lucas Longacre - Food Cart

August 22, 2019/ Cort Johnson

After a few delays, the food/horror short film "Food Cart" has been released, and can soon be seen at the upcoming CHOMP Food Film Fest.

This week's classic episode of Right of the Fork features Damian Magista, and Lucas Longacre.

The duo join us to discuss the genesis of the plot, the filming thereof, and what their expectations are.

About CHOMP:

A night of eclectic films, food & beer. The mission of Chomp! is to explore our relationship to food through film. This inaugural event’s theme is horror.

Featuring short films by local artists Mila Zuo, Kelly Cox, and Cooper Johnson and more. Hosted by Dirk Marshall of the popular VHUS Podcast. Filmmakers will be on hand for Q&A and networking after the programming.

Portland’s own Pono Brewing company will be releasing a limited release Red IPA along with Chef Sarah Schneider serving up some killer grub.

Ticket price includes a beer, a plate of food, and entry into the raffle with prizes donated by local makers Apogee Knife Gallery, Marshall’s Haute Sauce, Wildcraft Cider, and Greater Goods.

Tickets are limited. 21+ only please.

Mayfly Taproom and Bottle Shop

8350 North Fenwick Avenue

Portland, OR 97217

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/chomp-pdx-a-food-film-festival-tickets-68352300571

August 15, 2019

#211 Jeff Lassen - Louis' Lunch

August 15, 2019/ Cort Johnson

Jeff Lassen is the owner of Louis' Lunch, a burger restaurant in New Haven, Connecticut - and home of the original "hamburger sandwich."

Hear Jeff and Chris talk about the history of the restaurant, and how things have changed since Jeff's great grandfather started the place back in 1895.

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August 08, 2019

#210 Michael Russell - Portland's Top 40 Restaurants 2019

August 08, 2019/ Cort Johnson

The Oregonian/OregonLive has released it's annual Top 40 Restaurants list for 2019, and food critic Michael Russell joins the podcast to talk about why he put what, where.

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August 02, 2019

#209 Vince Nguyen - Berlu

August 02, 2019/ Cort Johnson

Berlu has been open since early June in Modera Belmont. Listen as Chef Vince Nguyen joins Chris and Cort to talk about the new fine dining spot, and what it took get the restaurant open.

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July 25, 2019

#R191 Anh Luu - Tapalaya

July 25, 2019/ Cort Johnson

News broke earlier this week that Tapalaya is up for sale, and chef/owner Anh Luu is heading home to New Orleans (read more here).

In light of the news, we thought it would be proper to look back on an episode from just a few months ago, our convo with Anh Luu.

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July 18, 2019

#208 Gary Okazaki - What has Gary been up to?

July 18, 2019/ Cort Johnson

It's been awhile since Gary the Foodie stopped by the podcast. What has he been up to? Find out on this episode of Right at the Fork.

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July 11, 2019

#207 Kyo Koo - Danwei Canting

July 11, 2019/ Cort Johnson

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.

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July 04, 2019

Soundbite: Gary the Foodie - July 2019 Local Spots Update

July 04, 2019/ Cort Johnson

Gary the Foodie is back on the podcast to talk about some of his favorite new local spots, as well as share some new dishes at older places.

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June 27, 2019

#R111 Don Salamone - Burger Stevens

June 27, 2019/ Cort Johnson

It's a classic episode of Right at the Fork, going back to February 2017 with Don Salamone of Burger Stevens.

Don Salamone, like many others, landed in Portland because of its cost of entry as a chef. Armed with a solid work ethic and a resume that included stops at Michelin-starred restaurants, he opened a food cart, Burger Stevens. We talk about what Michael Russell's glowing review meant to him, how he came up with that name, and where Don's sights are set.

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June 20, 2019

#206 Chad Draizin - Fifty Licks Ice Cream

June 20, 2019/ Cort Johnson

Chad Draizin of Fifty Licks 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.

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June 13, 2019

#205 Scott Dolich - Stone Soup | Park Kitchen

June 13, 2019/ Cort Johnson

A lot has happened with Scott Dolich since his last visit to the RATF studios. Hear about his latest projects, including helping the crew at Stone Soup start up their operation to help at risk communities in Portland learn life skills in the food and restaurant industry.

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June 06, 2019

#204 Kir Jensen - Cookshop | The Sugar Cube

June 06, 2019/ Cort Johnson

Kir Jensen joins Chris and Cort on the podcast to talk about her new engagement, the challenges of creating and running The Sugar Cube, and her new venture, CookShop, a new venture in Southeast Portland, for cooking and baking classes.

Be sure to check out the upcoming strawberry class, SUMMER SWEET, June 22nd at Cookshop (SE Clinton St. from 12-3p). Get more details here.

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May 30, 2019

#203 Sam Bretz & Kay Tustin - Restaurant Beck and Sorella

May 30, 2019/ Cort Johnson

Sam and Kay met in Kalispell, Montana, and have journeyed and cooked around the Pacific Northwest since. Their travels took them to Alaska and then to Portland honing their skills in savory and pastry, respectively. After working their way through numerous positions, they both landed at Irving Sreet Kitchen. Sam then jumped at the opportunity to cook at the storied Restaurant Beck, where he took charge of the kitchen in a matter of a couple of years. Kay followed him to the coast to become pastry chef at Beck and its sister restaurant, Sorella. The two are very young and very talented.

They joined us by phone to talk about their love affair with each other and the restaurant business.

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May 27, 2019

Soundbite: Brooke Jackson-Glidden - Restaurant Update May 2019

May 27, 2019/ Cort Johnson

Eater PDX Editor Brooke Jackson-Glidden is back to talk to Chris and Cort about what's new in the Portland food scene in May 2019.

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May 23, 2019

#202 Nate Tilden - Restaurateur

May 23, 2019/ Cort Johnson

Hard to believe it took us 6 years to finally have Nate Tilden on the podcast (our fault, not his!).

Nate has been working in the restaurant industry for well over 20 years, having started out as a dishwasher and then working his way up to chef. He managed Castagna for a few years, before opening up Clyde Common in 2007. In 2010, he opened the sports bar Spirit of 77 in the Rose Quarter. He's also the co-owner of Olympia Provisions, Bar Casa Vale, Rushmore Baking and more.

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#R70 Aaron Barnett - St. Jack and La Moule

#215 Tim Artale - Scotch Lodge

#214 Jannie Huang - Feast Portland | Little Green Pickle

#213 Anthony Cafiero - Little Bean & Orcs! Orcs! Orcs!

#212 Nicholas Van Eck - Erizo

#R137 Damian Magista & Lucas Longacre - Food Cart

#211 Jeff Lassen - Louis' Lunch

#210 Michael Russell - Portland's Top 40 Restaurants 2019

#209 Vince Nguyen - Berlu

#R191 Anh Luu - Tapalaya

#208 Gary Okazaki - What has Gary been up to?

#207 Kyo Koo - Danwei Canting

Soundbite: Gary the Foodie - July 2019 Local Spots Update

#R111 Don Salamone - Burger Stevens

#206 Chad Draizin - Fifty Licks Ice Cream

#205 Scott Dolich - Stone Soup | Park Kitchen

#204 Kir Jensen - Cookshop | The Sugar Cube

#203 Sam Bretz & Kay Tustin - Restaurant Beck and Sorella

Soundbite: Brooke Jackson-Glidden - Restaurant Update May 2019

#202 Nate Tilden - Restaurateur

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