Best Foodies In Portland Podcasts (2026)

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#438 Dominic Finzo - The Screen Door 1:31:26

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Dominic Finzo from The Screen Door restaurant in Portland joins us to talk about the iconic restaurant's 20th anniversary, which they will commemorate in 2026. Born and raised in Memphis, Tennessee, Dominic's earliest memories are steeped in the comforting rhythm of Southern life—where supper was always on the table, and love was served warm by the…

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#28 The Return Trip; White Sands National Park; Guadalupe Mountains National Park; Carlsbad Caverns National Park 39:26

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Send us a text 3 national parks in one episode?! 3 donut shops in one episode?! It's like it was meant to be! Donut Wheel- Willows, CA White Sands National Park- Alamagordo, NM Guadalupe Mountains National Park- TX Carlsbad Caverns National Park- Carlsbad, NM Eunice Donuts- Eunice, NM JJ Donut Shop- Grand Prairie, TX Instagram @tac_theaudaciouscodd…

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Season 2 Episode 4: Yapping with my sister Melissa 42:26

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Send us a text Secret diet cokes, Kim Kardashian and amino acids....we can only be talking to Em's sister Melissa! Come chat with us and laugh as we reminisce on past traditions, women's trips and more. Today’s sponsor is the Program for Intellectual Empowerment-or PIE - the nonprofit that proves creativity really can change lives. PIEs artists wit…

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#437 Gary Okazaki - Gary the Foodie's 25 Most Significant PDX Restaurants This Century | Part 2 1:22:07

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We're back with Part 2 of our conversation with Gary Okazaki - aka @GarytheFoodie. Gary gives us his top 10 (out of the 25) - highlighting the most important/defining restaurants of the first quarter century in Portland. Chris throws in the restaurants he thinks should have been on the list. Check out episode #436 to hear 25-11. They touch on the r…

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#27 Operation Celarbration! Portland; Lincoln City; Coos Bay 39:30

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Send us a text A trip specifically for beer? But there were also goodies, duh. And a hike. Or two. Zola's- Brookings, OR Sugar Shack- Reedsport, OR Hey Y'all- Eugene, OR Breakside Brewing- Portland, OR Brujos- Portland, OR everywhere- Portland, OR Crescent Cafe- McMinnville, OR Otis Cafe- Lincoln City, OR Whale Bites- Depoe Bay, OR Hill Top Cafe- W…

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#436 Gary Okazaki - Gary the Foodie's 25 Most Significant PDX Restaurants This Century | Part 1 1:41:44

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In Part 1 of a two-part conversation with Gary Okazaki - aka @GarytheFoodie, Chris and Gary start with 15+2 of Gary's list of the 25 most important/defining restaurants of the first quarter century in Portland. (The top 10 are next week). They touch on the rise of pop-up restaurants and reflect on the future of Portland's food scene, concluding wit…

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#435 Keoni Wachsmuth - Dan & Louis Oyster Bar: Part II 1:51:33

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In this conversation, Keoni Wachsmuth, 4th generation owner of Portland's iconic oyster bar, discusses the current success of his oyster bar, the challenges faced by the restaurant industry, and the impact of technology on dining experiences. He reflects on the importance of preserving culinary history and the economic pressures affecting both rest…

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Season 2 Episode 3 : Thrifting, What Not and Protein? 58:13

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Send us a text Join Em and Christine as they go off on an ADHD train from Thrifting to protein goals! And learn about selling thrifted items on What Not, a reseller app. Check out Christine on Instagram at @selfishgalvintage and @christine_nurseinjector. You can shop here What Not show here: https://www.whatnot.com/user/selfishgal?sender_id=2061245…

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#434 Brady Stephens - Fancy Baby 1:17:09

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Chef Brady Stephens, now Executive Chef at Fancy Baby in Portland, was born and raised in Sioux City, IA. He has spent years refining his craft in various kitchens, including stints at Michelin bib gourmands in Spain, and most recently at Jacqueline, St. Jack, OK Emens and Scotch Lodge in Portland. Chef Brady is drawn to a community-forward style o…

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#26 King Tides; Oregon Coast; Southern Oregon 54:23

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Send us a text Big waves, bigger appetites? Big waves, bigger fritters? Big waves! Taylor's Country Store- Cave Junction, OR Ma Mosa's- Gants Pass, OR Bridgeport Market- Florence, OR Big Dog Donuts- Florence, OR Whale Bites- Depoe Bay, OR Grateful Bread- Cloverdale, OR Nestucca Bay Creamery- Cloverdale, OR Tillamook Meats- Tillamook, OR Sea Level B…

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Season 2 Episode 2: Chilis + James Beard 35:47

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Send us a text Join Em and Ashley as they chat about chilis, being Guy Fieri, the James Beard Foundation and some great eats in Portland! You can find Ashley on Instagram at @millennial_kitchen and on her blog : https://www.millennialkitchen.com/ You can find Em on Instagram and TT at @emsnieska and @pdx.supperclub.…

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#433 Michelle and Keoni Wachsmuth - Dan and Lous Oyster Bar, Part 1 1:08:25

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We are thrilled to welcome Keoni and Michelle Wachsmuth, the owners of Portland's legendary Dan and Louis Oyster Bar, for a candid two-part conversation starting this week. The Wachsmuth family has run the seafood landmark since 1907, and in this first segment, Keoni and Michelle open up about the immense challenges of keeping one of the city's old…

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#25 Rainy Season! Northern California and Southern Oregon 41:54

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Send us a text More of the same, but different, technically. There's more than enough burrito in this episode to share! Erlei's Bakin It- Eureka, CA Witness Coffee- Eureka, CA J&J's Smokin BBQ- Lewiston, CA Lewiston Lake- Lewiston, CA When Pie Meets Bread- Redding, CA Sacramento River Trail- Redding, CA Donut House- Redding, CA Bee Kind Bakery- Dun…

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#432 Jake Martin - Daphne / Astoria 1:24:08

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Jake Martin began his culinary journey at 15, washing dishes in Northern California before moving sight unseen to Seattle in 1999. There, he taught himself the craft, working his way up through kitchens like Union and Maria Hines' Tilth. He moved to Portland in 2007, eventually running acclaimed restaurants Carlyle and Fenouil. This success was fol…

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Season 2 is here! Google deep dive into Portland lore 27:35

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Send us a text Hey guys it's Em and I am back for season 2! This season will be all about yapping in Portland- going down random rabbit holes into Portland lore. Let me know if you have any recommendations for guests, my messages are open. You can find me online at @theportlandfoodies on Instagram and TikTok.…

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#431 Amanda Cannon-Windquist and Judson Windquist - Sunday Sauce and Normandie 1:24:43

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In a fun interview, we welcome Amanda Cannon Windquist and husband Judson to the podcast, just after they opened their newest venture in Portland, Sunday Sauce. We talk about their journey and inspiration for Sunday Sauce, as well as their other restaurant, Normandie. Amanda and her husband, Judson, met while working in bars in Hoboken, NJ before m…

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RATF Classic: #414 Joel Gunderson - Heavenly Creatures: The affects of threatened tariffs, restaurant sustainability, James Beard nomination and superior hospitality 1:31:26

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This episode is from April of 2025: Joel Gunderson of Heavenly Creatures, Coopers Hall, Grassa, St. Jack and a host of places, joins us again to talk about how deeply Trump's tariffs would affect the wine and restaurant industries. Coincidentally, the tariffs were suspended just minutes before we started recording this episode. But we talk about th…

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#24 2 Weeks! Pt 2; Joseph; Hood River; Astoria; Portland; Oregon 52:31

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Send us a text Remember last week? Well it's tomorrow. From then. Not nearly as many national sites in this one, but the smash burgers and beer are plentiful! And there's sausage. Blue Mountain Donut Company- Joseph, OR Arrowhead Chocolate- Joseph, OR Dad's Sourdough- Doldendale, WA Ferment Brewery- Hood River, OR Volcanic Bottle Shoppe- Hood River…

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#430 Faith Dionne - Dappled Tonic 1:35:30

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In this conversation, Faith Dionne shares her culinary journey from her early influences in Alaska to her experiences in New York and the mountain states, leading to her eventual move to Portland. She discusses her time at Higgins, the challenges of the restaurant industry, and her transition into consumer packaged goods with the creation of Dapple…

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#23 2 Weeks! Pt 1; Lassen National Park; Lava Beds National Monument; Baker City, Oregon 40:04

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Send us a text 2-week trip to explore, paddle board, hike, and eat? Yes, please. Part 1! Taylor's Country Sausage Store- Cave Junction, OR McCloud River Falls- McCloud, CA Cinder Cone- Lassen National Park Lake Britton- Burney, CA Medicine Lake- McCloud, CA Lava Beds National Monument- Tulelake, CA Rubio's Taqueria- Alturas, CA Timbers Bistro- John…

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#429 Jeff Shinrock - Bridge 13 58:40

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In this conversation, Chris and Jeff Shinrock discuss the inception and mission of Bridge 13, a new initiative aimed at redirecting food waste to local community organizations. Jeff shares insights into the challenges of food scarcity, the importance of building trust within the food industry, and the operational strategies employed by Bridge 13 to…

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Remembering Justin Woodward of Castagna & OK Omens - Encore of Episode #78 w/ Gary Okazaki 1:05:38

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The Portland food community mourns the news of the sudden passing of one of its long-time brightest stars, Justin Woodward. He passed away. losing a long battle with alcoholism, on Oct 2nd, in California. He was best known for his work in the kitchens of Castagna and OK Omens in Portland. This episode is a replay from our time with Justin and dear …

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RATF Classic: #405 Tyler Malek - Salt & Straw Growth 1:20:11

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This week's episode is an encore presentation of our conversation with Tyler Malek of Salt & Straw from January, where we discussed the expansion of Portland's favorite ice cream shop. And don't forget to check our our news partner and sponsor, DU/ER! Be sure to visit www.shopduer.com/fork and receive 15% off your first purchase! ORIGINAL POST: Tyl…

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#22 Labor Day Weekend; Crater Lake National Park; Lincoln City, Depoe Bay, Florence, North Bend, Coos Bay, Oregon 54:30

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Send us a text Fun extended weekend trip with friends! Swimming in Crater Lake, float hunting in Lincoln City, and burritos at Whale Bites! Plus a whale breach that only Jake witnessed. Rolling Pin Bake and Brew- Bandon, OR Watchman Peak Trail- Crater Lake Garfield Peak Trail- Crater Lake Cleetwood Cove Trail- Crater Lake Whale Bites Cafe- Depoe Ba…

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#428 Chris Angelus - 15 years of Portland Food Adventures local events and 10 years of International Food Tours 1:17:16

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Join us in welcoming DU/ER as a new sponsor to the podcast. Visit www.shopduer.com/fork and receive 15% off your first purchase! Portland Food Adventures events have featured the best of over 250 Oregon restaurants, food carts, coffee shops, wineries, and more. Then,10 years ago its international travel division began taking food lovers with chefs …

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#427 Rose Archer - Luscious Bend, Part 2 1:14:51

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Please join us in welcoming DU/ER as a new sponsor to the podcast. Visit www.shopduer.com/fork and receive 15% off your first purchase! In this engaging conversation, Rose Archer shares her culinary journey from Hawaii to Italy, Germany, and finally to Bend, Oregon. She discusses her experiences working with renowned chefs, including Massimo Bottur…

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#426 Will Preisch - 82 Acres and Abbey Road Farm 1:12:06

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Please join us in welcoming DU/ER as a new sponsor to the podcast. Visit www.shopduer.com/fork and receive 15% off your first purchase! Chris and Will Preisch discuss Will's return to Portland and his new restaurant, 82 Acres. They explore the farm-to-table philosophy, the challenges of parenting, and Will's culinary journey from his early days in …

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#21 Plans Change; Crescent, Roseburg, Canby, Lincoln City, Depoe Bay, Oregon, OR 39:18

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Send us a text People love to ask what we're doing for trips. "Where are you going?!" "What do you think you're gonna do?!" Seriously, most of the time we have just a basic idea of a plan. Unless Whitney is determined. Then it's concrete. This was a we have no idea kind of trip. Donuts. Blacktail Meadows Farmstand- Trail, OR South Diamond Sno-Park-…

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RATF Classic: #409 Jose Lalo Camarena - República 1:12:36

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We're jumping back to February... and our conversation with Jose Camarena of República. ORIGINAL POST: This is a must-listen. Chef Jose Camarena, Executive Chef at Portland's highly regarded República, may just be the youngest guest of over 400 on our podcast. But you wouldn't know it if we hadn't drawn attention to that fact. At just 24, he's in a…

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#20 South to North; Fort Bragg, Mendocino, Ukiah, Eureka, California, Florence, Yachats, Oregon 57:02

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Send us a text Change is our constant. Except for Big Dog Donuts, those fritters are forever. Coastal California to Coastal Oregon in one trip. Mendocino, CA to Florence, OR for hiking, marble hiding and finding, paddle boarding, and baked goods. And beer. And ice cream. Mojo Pizza- Orick, CA Jersey Scoops- Loleta, CA Il Forno- Garberville, CA Fog …

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#425 Ron Khormaei - Entrepreneur, Steelport Knife 1:05:19

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One of Portland's most prominent entrepreneurs, Ron Khormaei, joins us once again on the podcast to discuss the factors that have gone into his successful building of two companies from the ground up in Portland, Finex and Steelport. We start with a discussion about how his immigration from Iran as a teen shaped his ethics and viewpoints on life an…

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#424 Rose Archer - Luscious Bend 1:16:39

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In the heart of Oregon, Rose Archer has been building quite a culinary brand. Her Luscious Supper Club events have been selling out for years, and now she embarks on quite an undertaking, highlighting the best of Bend's culinary scene, the Luscious Bend Food and Wine Experience. We discuss what's in store at that event, on Sept 27, 2025. Listen to …

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#19 Mount Rainier National Park, Washington; Hwy 101, Oregon 1:23:25

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Send us a text Mount Rainier! And the other Rainier! One is a National Park, the other is a lager. Like, beer. Oh, and hot dogs! Hang around after all the important National Park talk for some foodie adventures; otherwise, thanks for stopping by! Nisqually Vista Trail - Same spot where we accessed the Moraine Trail. Check out All Trails! Skyline Tr…

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#18 National Ice Cream Day 2025;Bandon, Reedsport, Florence, Portland, Vancouver, Washington, Oregon 55:55

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Send us a text Scooped Ice Cream Festival for National Ice Cream Day 2025 in Vancouver, WA! Amongst other goodies and paddle boarding we found time, and room in our stomachs, to eat 12 servings of ice cream each on this momentous occasion! Plus some tacos and more ice cream... And beer. Bandon Brewing- Bandon, OR Bandon Coffee Cafe- Bandon, OR Suga…

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#17 4th of July 2025; Lincoln City, Cannon Beach, Astoria, Neskowin, Oregon 54:49

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Send us a text Whitney is off for a holiday?! Get in the van and get in the woods so the dog is not terrified all weekend! Rolling Pin- Bandon, OR Nobe Taphouse- North Bend, OR Amigas Food Truck @ Nobe- North Bend, OR Whale Bites- Depoe Bay, OR Drift Creek Falls Trailhead- Otis, OR Alder House Glass- Lincoln City, OR Lincoln City Donuts and Coffee-…

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#16 Marbles, Peacocks, & Paddle Boards! Klamath, Crater Lake, Bend, Sisters, Florence, Oregon 57:46

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Send us a text Can anyone explain to me why sitting in the van, eating biscuits, and watching peacocks is so entertaining? There's no TV in the van. We survive, somehow. Paddle boarding, cookies, ice cream, hikes, seriously, we have it all! Fish Lake Resort- Eagle Rock, OR Aspen Point Day Use Area- Lake of the Woods- Klamath Falls, OR Give Me Some …

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#15 Biscuits and Boarding; Bandon, Florence, Depoe Bay, Yachats, Eugene, Bend, Sisters, Salem, Lincoln City, Oregon 55:35

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Send us a text When did biscuits work their way into our routine?! Paddle boarding in this episode, a smash burger, and cake! There are a couple of minutes that no one wants to listen to, but it's funny to hear about the consequences of Jake's poor decisions. Enjoy! Rolling Pin Bake and Brew- Bandon, OR Big Dog Donuts- Florence, OR Whale Bites Cafe…

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#423 Lynne Gross - African Safari Tour Director 1:26:23

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On host Chris Angelus' bucket list and perhaps on yours, is an African Safari. Lynne Gross has been curating trips for years to Africa and has great relationships with guides, restaurants and hotels. She and Chris met walking doggies at Nehalem Bay State Park a few years ago, and for next year Lynne put together a trip with particular attention to …

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#14 Paddle Board Season Opener; Redding, Shasta, Whiskeytown, Shasta Lake, Mt Shasta, Orick, California 1:19:43

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Send us a text The beginning of summer can only mean one thing! Paddle Boarding! We decided to travel inland to the warmth of Northern California and play in the Redding and Shasta areas. Amazing pizza in the middle of nowhere, some of Jake's favorite donuts, baked goods, and even soap! Mojo Pizza- Orick, CA Trinity County Brewing- Weaverville, CA …

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RATF Classic: #418 John Dyss - RingSide Steakhouse 1:01:15

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With news that RingSide Steakhouse is opening back up next week, we wanted to return to our conversation with Executive Chef John Dyss from earlier this year... ORIGINAL POST: This week, we talk to John Dyss, Executive Chef at RingSide Steakhouse. We talk about his upbringing in Northern California, his venture into the food world - and quite possi…

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#422 Greg Higgins - About his Message to Portland about the state of Downtown and Higgins 40:50

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We thought it would be good to have Greg Higgins, one of Portland's most notable and historically important chefs, expand on the letter he wrote to Portland that went viral about the perilous state of his restaurant. As if the challenges in the restaurant industry aren't heavy enough, downtown businesses are facing a huge loss of tourism dollars, a…

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#13 We Got a Tree! Brookings, North Bend, Florence, Lincoln City, Astoria, Cannon Beach, Depoe Bay, Yachats, Oregon 1:22:12

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Send us a text Meet Bill! Aka "Grumpy"! They're just a baby now but they'll grow to be a very handsome, or pretty, monkey puzzle tree. It takes about 20 years to determine the sex of a monkey puzzle tree so lookout for the gender reveal in the future! Oh, there's also ice cream, breakfast burritos, beer, and I think a smash burger somewhere in this…

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#421 Lauren Wilson - Ice Cream Entrepreneur and Author - @sweetlosicecream 1:01:06

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A wonderfully summery and tasty podcast with Lauren Wilson, who shares with us her journey from moving to Vermont and uncovering her kryptonite -- an ice cream maker in the restaurant where she worked. She immediately started making ice cream and found that others loved her flavors. That led to a move back to Seattle, where she developed a wholesal…

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#12 Favorite Ice Cream Reflections! Countdown to National Ice Cream Day 2025 37:47

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Send us a text Sunday, July 20th, is National Ice Cream Day! This episode is just us reflecting on some ice cream for ~30 minutes! When this episode drops, you'll have 2 weeks to get your Ice Cream Day plans in order! Jersey Scoops- Loleta, CA Milk Craft- New Haven, CT Lagos- Rye, NH Lone Oak- Rochester, NH Memories- Kingston, NH Social Club- Lacon…

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#420 Lisa Schroeder - Mother's Bistro's new NY Deli Menu 1:27:26

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Lisa Schroeder, chef/owner at Mother's Bistro, now in its 25th year in Portland, joins us on the podcast to discuss the state of the industry and what she's doing to keep moving forward at the restaurant. That includes a new New York Deli menu. Lisa explains that while there used to be real Jewish deli food in Portland, there's a vacuum for a real …

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RATF Classic: #415 Michael Mudd - Manzanita Mudd Dogs 1:30:08

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It's summer, and that means it's Hog Dog Season... So here's a look back to our conversation with Michael Mudd from earlier this year. We venture out to Manzanita for this podcast, and take the opportunity to chat with Michael Mudd, the proprietor of Manzanita Mudd Dogs. Whether you have been to or plan on visiting Manzanita, the story of how the i…

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Episode 12: Yapping with my Bestie Ashley 31:24

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Send us a text Today I’m chatting with my friend Ashley. She’s a content creator and food developer based in Vancouver Washington. We chat all things triple dippers, our moms dry porkchops and more! You can find Ashley on IG at: millennial_kitchen_ and on her blog : https://www.millennialkitchen.com/ Today’s episode is sponsored by Portland Spirit.…

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RATF Classic: #407 Frank Squillo - Wanda's Cafe & Bakery 1:25:11

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We look back at our January 2025 conversation with Frank Squillo of Wanda's Cafe & Bakery. ORIGINAL POST: Frank Squillo has had quite a storied career, but as he points out in this episode, there are definite parallels between his career as a radio host and now, as co-owner of the storied Wanda's Cafe and Bakery, a mainstay of the North Oregon Coas…

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#11 STIL Egg Hunt; Ashland, OR; Eureka, CA; Fortuna; Redwood National Park; Fern Canyon 1:01:41

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Send us a text For an episode masquerading as an Easter egg hunt, we sure did eat a lot of food! We were up to our usual gluttonous adventures in this episode. Fortunately, we had friends to help absorb some of the shenanigans for a part. Gee was kind enough to host us for saison day at Growler King, we hunted eggs in Crescent City, Arcata provided…

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#419 Allen Routt - The Painted Lady in Newberg 1:33:22

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Chef Allen Routt and his wife Jessica just celebrated their 20th year as proprietors of Newberg's The Painted Lady. It's been a long, focused run to accomplish such a feat in this challenging restaurant world. Allen's interest in food started in Virginia as a boy, out in the yard and in the forest, right to his family kitchen. His Mom and grandmas …