Best Chris Jacobsen Podcasts (2025)

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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 …

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RATF Classic: #397 Guest Host Bill Oakley talks to Nori De Vega - @nomnom_nori 56:38

8d ago56:38

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We're flashing back to October 2024, and our conversation with Nori De Vega, with Right at the Fork guest host: Bill Oakley. We are honored to have Bill Oakley guest host this episode of Right at the Fork, featuring Nori De Vega - one of Portland's most prominent food and restaurant video creators on Instagram and TikTok. Nori De Vega was born in M…

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#418 John Dyss - RingSide Steakhouse 55:01

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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 possibly his hand in changing pizza forever. We also talk about his upcoming knife demo with Steelport Knife Co. on May 31st. Get more information about the event and how you can at…

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Interview with Rob Fisher 7:15

29d ago7:15

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Jana Lee Ross speaks with Rob Fisher, Goode Family Artistic Advisor for Musical Theater and American Songbook with the Virginia Arts Festival, about an upcoming performance featuring Broadway star Kelli O’Hara with the Virginia Symphony Orchestra. Along with Broadway favorites, the program includes a new work by American composer Libby Larsen, sett…

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#417 Ben Jacobsen - Jacobsen Salt Co. 1:12:41

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Ben Jacobsen is the founder of Jacobsen Salt Co., renowned for producing premium sea salts harvested from Netarts Bay on the Oregon Coast. Established in 2011, Jacobsen Salt Co. has become an iconic food brand in the Pacific Northwest and beyond. Jacobsen's journey into the world of salt began during his time living in Denmark and Norway, where he …

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#416 Sandro Paolini - Pinolo Gelato 1:12:17

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Sandro Paolini joins us to discuss all things gelato! He's the founder and gelato artisan behind Pinolo Gelato on Division St. in Portland. Born in Pisa, Italy, Paolini has a rich background in agriculture and forestry, which deeply influences his approach to crafting authentic Italian gelato. After moving to the United States, he combined his agri…

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Interview with Edgar Meyer, Tessa Lark, and Joshua Roman 9:15

1M ago9:15

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Raymond Jones speaks with a trio of innovative string players ahead of their Virginia Arts Festival performance. Legendary bassist Edgar Meyer is known for his adventurous collaborations with artists of all genres. His newest adventure includes the extraordinary classical violinist and Kentucky fiddler Tessa Lark and cellist/composer Joshua Roman.…

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RATF Classic: #88 Lisa Schroeder - Mother's Bristo 1:04:43

1M ago1:04:43

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This Right at the Fork Classic comes from July of 2016, and our conversation with Lisa Schroeder. ORIGINAL POST: 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 responsi…

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The Tree of Me: A Journey of Grief, Growth & Creative Healing 25:35

2M ago25:35

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In this heartfelt episode, rich with lived experience, metaphor, emotion, and strength survivors share their deeply personal journeys through grief, growth, and healing. We explore the transformative power of Broken to Brilliant’s Stepping Stones program, which helped participants rediscover themselves after experiencing domestic violence. Through …

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#415 Michael Mudd - Manzanita Mudd Dogs 1:21:17

2M ago1:21:17

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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 iconic Manzanita Mudd Dogs started to how Michael and his brother Brad took over the operation of the business from their parents, Jim a…

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Blossoming Together: The Healing Power of Survivor Connection 9:43

2M ago9:43

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In this deeply moving episode of The Voice of Survivors, we sit down with Jane, a courageous participant in Broken to Brilliant’s Stepping Stones program. Jane reflects on the emotional journey she has taken—from feeling scared and triggered on day one to discovering confidence, clarity, and hope through this trauma-informed, survivor-led course. J…

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RATF Classic: #383 Rob Sample - Mother's Bistro 1:29:56

2M ago1:29:56

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We look back to April of last year, and our conversation with Rob Sample of Mother's Bistro. ORIGINAL POST: Rob Sample joins us on the podcast. He's the Chief Schmoozing Officer at Mother’s Bistro, where his wife Lisa has been well known as the chef and restaurateur since 2002. Lisa just won the area's "Most Remarkable Woman" award on KOIN and we t…

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Get Uncomfortable to Get Comfortable: The Power of Stepping Stones 10:24

2M ago10:24

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Broken to Brilliant Voice of Survivors Get Uncomfortable to Get Comfortable: The Power of Stepping Stones In this heartfelt episode of The Voice of Survivors, we join two incredible participants of the Stepping Stones program on the final day of their overnight retreat. The Rode podcast equipment is set up in the lounge of a Brisbane apartment, rai…

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#414 Joel Gunderson - Heavenly Creatures: The affects of threatened tariffs, restaurant sustainability, James Beard nomination and superior hospitality 1:20:16

2M ago1:20:16

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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 the stress uncertainty puts on the ind…

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#413 Gary Okazaki aka @garythefoodie - His favorite pop-up restaurants in Portland and how to find them + his most anticipated openings in 2025 1:13:34

2M ago1:13:34

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Gary Okazaki aka @garythefoodie joins us for the umpteenth time to share information on his favorite pop-up restaurants in Portland, including where to find them on Insta, and where they take place. Also, he'll go over some of his most anticipated openings in 2025. Right at the Fork is supported by: Zupan's Markets: www.zupans.com RingSide SteakHou…

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#412 DaMenga Weaverhuff and Thomas Pisha-Duffly - Gado Gado and Oma's Hideway (and their Steelport Knife demo) 1:14:19

3M ago1:14:19

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We are joined by two of the people responsible for the accolades and wonderful food that comes out of the kitchens of Gado Gado and Oma's Hideway. DaMenga Weaverhuff is Executive Chef, and has been leading the kitchens for a good while now, while Tom Pisha-Duffly is the owner and since Chef DeMenga's promotion has assumed a larger role, which we di…

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RATF Classic: #402 Andrea Falaschi - 4th Generation Tuscan Butcher and Maialata Marquee Guest 1:29:05

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Visit www.localocean.net for details on the Fin & Feast dinner with Andrea at Local Ocean in Newport. We go back to December 2024 and our converation with Andrea Falaschi, ahead of his visit to Oregon for the Oregon Mailata and special Fin & Feast dinner at Local Ocean in Newport. Joining us this week is Andrea Falaschi, fourth generation butcher f…

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#411 Tony Bixler - Local Ocean Seafoods 1:26:35

3M ago1:26:35

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Tony Bixler, president of Local Ocean Seafoods, joins us to discuss the history of Local Ocean, as well as his journey in Oregon in restaurants and life to get where he is today. We will talk about what makes Local Ocean very special and the extra challenges it takes to serve fresh seafood to so many every day. We also discuss a special event at Lo…

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RATF Classic: #370 Peter Kost - Ken's Artisan Pizza and Carina Lounge 1:36:14

3M ago1:36:14

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Now that Ken's Artisan Pizza has officially opened in downtown Bend, we return to our conversation wtih Peter Kost from November of 2023. ORIGINAL POST: Peter Kost grew up in Seattle, where his love for food was established as the son of farmers who sold their goods at the Seattle Public Market. Peter's journey has taken him from restaurant work to…

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#410 Elisa Acciai - Tuscany Tour Guide 1:21:59

4M ago1:21:59

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Right at the Fork is supported by: Zupan's Markets: www.Zupans.com RingSide Steakhouse: www.RingSideSteakhouse.com Portland Food Adventures: www.PortlandFoodAdventures.com Taking a trip to Tuscany? You'll want to listen to this episode with Elisa Acciai, who's been a tour guide in Florence for years. We talk about her journey from being a Concierge…

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#409 Jose Lalo Camarena - República 1:14:47

4M ago1:14:47

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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 position few others are at his age, and it's easy to see how he got as far as he's gotten at such a yo…

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#408 Meg Cotner - Bridgetown Bites 1:24:12

4M ago1:24:12

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Meg Cotner is a freelance writer and editor based in Portland, Oregon via various other places including California to New York.. Meg publishes Bridgetown Bites, which covers restaurants, bars, cafes, food trucks, events, and includes opinion pieces, all centering on the Portland food world.. The site focuses on openings and closings news, while da…

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RATF Classic: #391 Alexa Numkena-Anderson - @JavelinaPDX 1:13:48

4M ago1:13:48

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We look back to our conversation with Alexa Numkena-Anderson from July of 2024: Alexa Numkena-Anderson @cheflex_pdx is enrolled Hopi and is Yakama, Skokomish, Cree and Mexican descent. She was born in Yakima, Washington and grew up in the greater Washington area (Toppenish, Tri-Cites and Fairchild Air Force Base). After high school Alexa moved to P…

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#407 Frank Squillo - Wanda's Cafe & Bakery 1:39:06

4M ago1:39:06

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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 Coast that he purchased with his husband in 2019 and has operated since. We talk about what it takes to run a …

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#406 Jon Galdos - Basque Tours 1:23:35

5M ago1:23:35

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Jon Galdos operates a premiere tour company in San Sebastian. The convergence of his love of travel and thirst for holiday time led him to find this passion almost 20 years ago, during a successful career in engineering. Jon explains in this interview how he approaches designing experiences for people in one of the most culinary-rich areas of the w…

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#405 Tyler Malek - Salt & Straw's Growth 1:27:16

5M ago1:27:16

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Tyler Malek is the Chef and co-owner of one of Portland's now most iconic brands and restaurants, Salt & Straw. Now with locations cornering the continental US, Tyler and his cousin Kim have made some serious noise in the ice cream world. In this episode, Tyler talks about the longshot pitch to Disneyland to be their official ice cream vendor, and …

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RATF Classic: #322 Aundre Barnes - Urdaneta 1:02:51

5M ago1:02:51

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We're going back to August of 2022 and our conversation with Aundre Barnes of Urdaneta. ORIGINAL POST: We spend an hour with Aundre Barnes, who has been serving diners at Portland's Urdaneta for the past 7 years. Aundre is a native Portlander and has seen many changes over his years here. He's worked in banking and in voice-over work along the way.…

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#404 Bill Oakley - Steamed Ham Society, Food Celebrity 1:33:17

5M ago1:33:17

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To kick off 2025 and Right at the Fork's 12th year, we are pleased to feature a conversation with Bill Oakley, known to many on Instagram as @ThatBillOakley. Bill is a celebrated food celebrity who is a regular on The Food that Built America and other TV shows. He discusses some of the food and places featured in his annual Steamie Awards as part o…

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#403 Gary Okazaki's 2024 in Review 1:17:19

6M ago1:17:19

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We complete our 11th year with one of our favorite guests, Gary the Foodie. Gary discusses some of his his favorite Portland food experiences of 2024, as well as some others outside the area, well, because it's Gary! Right at the Fork is supported by: Zupan's Markets: www.Zupans.com RingSide Steakhouse: www.RingSideSteakhouse.com Portland Food Adve…

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One Shot - Nothing Lasts Forever / Die Hard 1:02:17

6M ago1:02:17

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Wherein we talk about a seminal Christmas Classic Nothing Lasts Forever by Roderick Thorp, and its movie adaptation Die Hard. We also talk about: If this is a Christmas movie?, 80's Movie Trope Nostalgia, the Inspiration for the book, a much darker ending in the book, favorite scenes, and other Christmas movies to check out this year.…

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Classic RATF: #374 Don Bourassa - International Adulting and Inaugural RATF Guest 1:27:00

6M ago1:27:00

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We look back at our converation with Don Bourassa in January 2024... Don Bourassa was Right at the Fork's first guest ever in 2014. Back then, he was the Community Director for Yelp. Now, he's moved to Porto, Portugal with his wife and among his many endeavors, he writes on substack: International Adulting. We talk to Don about what's transpired in…

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#402 Andrea Falaschi - 4th Generation Tuscan Butcher and Maialata Marquee Guest 1:26:38

6M ago1:26:38

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Joining us this week is Andrea Falaschi, fourth generation butcher from Macelleria Falaschi in San Miniato in the heart of Tuscany. Andrea's family business is celebrating its 100th year in 2025. Andrea takes us through his family history with some anecdotes about how the business started back in 1925 with his great Grandfather Guido emigrating fro…

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Vienna Boys' Choir 9:30

6M ago9:30

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Jana Lee Ross speaks with Dr. Tina Breckwoldt, historian and dramaturge for the famed Vienna Boys' Choir, as we anticipate their upcoming holiday performances here in Hampton Roads.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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Dune 2 - Bonus Episode 36:11

6M ago36:11

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Wherein Travis talks to his mom, an OG Dune fan, about her reaction to the Dune movies and they also discuss: Mom's SciFi Bone Fides, Star Trek reviews, Other SciFi Books, Mom's reactions to reading Dune back in the 70s, if the movies were how she envisioned them, and environmentalist themes.By JudyRowe, Travis Rowe

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#401 Carlo LaMagna - Magna Kusina & Magna Kaina (Denver) 1:22:40

7M ago1:22:40

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We catch up with Carlo Lamagna, chef and owner of his Magna restaurants in both Portland and Denver. Carlo is creating communities and success in promoting Filipino cuisine, so much so that he's garnered recognition from the James Beard Foundation and diners around the globe since his humble start in the business from Detroit to Chicago to Portland…

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RATF Classic: #386 Sam Smith - Yaowarat 1:16:29

7M ago1:16:29

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Chef Sam Smith has been a notable figure in the Portland culinary scene since he arrived in the city from the Bay Area. He is currently the chef at Yaowarat, Portland Monthly's 2023 Restaurant of the Year. Sam talks about the experiences of traveling through Thailand with his team doing extensive research to develop the recipes for the restaurant, …

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#400 Jim Angelus - Cole Valley Tavern and Bacon Bacon 1:12:37

7M ago1:12:37

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Join host Chris Angelus for a lively conversation with his cousin Jimmy Angelus, proprietor of San Francisco's Cole Valley Tavern and Bacon Bacon. Jim's history, which he talks about here, includes accolades from Julia Child and Jacques Pepin, criticism from Martha Stewart, mentions on Saturday Night Live, a Chopped! appearance and a host of fun st…

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#399 Sandra Tavares - Portugal's Travel Designer 1:20:24

7M ago1:20:24

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Sandra Tavares knows the people, places and things that make up a wonderful culinary and wine journey throughout Portugal. Sandra started her career as a journalist and found herself covering a burgeoning food scene, to the point where she realized she would enjoy developing tours and experiences for people, and taking them to the best Portugal has…

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#398 Mary Cressler & Sean Martin - Vindulge 1:28:01

8M ago1:28:01

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We are delighted to have Mary Cressler and Sean Martin on the podcast to talk about their venture, Vindulge. We talk about how it came about and evolved, especially through the pandemic, when their business model had to change. Vindulge is a wife and husband team who create delicious ways to enjoy cooking and entertaining outside with family and fr…

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The Postman - Episode 3 1:39:28

8M ago1:39:28

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Wherein we talk about the movie version of The Postman and we also talk about: restarting social media after the apocalypse, Kevin Costner and the female gaze, just rolling all the women into one character, Tom Petty as himself, Bill the pony - master swordsman, Giovanni Ribisi as himself, getting a status made of you for the wrong thing, and Danie…

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Chris and Cort talk Travel & 2024 Election + Classic Episode (#394): Kurt Huffman talks food at PDX 1:43:09

8M ago1:43:09

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After experiencing the new Portland airport (PDX), we revisit our recent interview with Kurt Huffman of ChefStable who talks about the ins and outs of having multiple restaurants at PDX, from Grassa to Loyal Legion. Chris and Cort express how this first impression visitors will have of Oregon and Portland is key to the area's growth. And... For the…

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RATF Classic: #353 Vince Nguyen - Berlu, Berlu Bakery 1:12:34

8M ago1:12:34

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Right at the Fork is supported by: Zupan's Markets: www.Zupans.com RingSide Steakhouse: www.RingSideSteakhouse.com Portland Food Adventures: www.PortlandFoodAdvent With the news that Berlu Bakery is closing (to relocate), following the perminant closure of Berlue last November - we wanted to revisit our conversation with Vince Nguyen just after his…

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RATF Classic: #364 Nat West - Closing Reverend Nat's Hard Cider 1:00:09

8M ago1:00:09

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This classic episode comes from September of 2023, when Nat West was shutting down his business of 12 years. He's now one of 100 candidates on the ballet for one of 12 city council positions for the new Portland city government. Original Post We were able to catch up with Nat West, founder, president and cidermaker at Reverend Nat's Hard Cider. Nat…

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#397 Guest Host Bill Oakley talks to Nori De Vega - @nomnom_nori 58:43

8M ago58:43

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We are honored to have Bill Oakley guest host this episode of Right at the Fork, featuring Nori De Vega - one of Portland's most prominent food and restaurant video creators on Instagram and TikTok. Nori De Vega was born in Manila, Philippines, and currently lives with her husband and two basenjis in Portland. Her immediate family originally immigr…

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Classic RATF: #357 Joel Stocks - L'Orange 1:07:28

9M ago1:07:28

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With news that L'Orange has made the New York Times list of America's Best Restaurants, wanted to return to our conversation from July 2023 with Joel Stocks. Original post: Joel Stocks has found a new home at his new restaurant/wine bar L'Orange with business partner Jeff Vejr, also of Las Caves. We discuss what L'Orange is all about, including the…

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The Postman - Episode 2 1:48:36

9M ago1:48:36

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Wherein we talk about the second half of The Postman and we also talk about: Olympic foley artists, if theSociety of Cincinnatus was a real thing, emperor naming conventions, women in STEM roles, conmen and the Big Lie, and what to do with super soldiers after the war.By Chris Hamm, Chris Jacobsen, Travis Rowe

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The Postman - Episode 1 1:50:09

9M ago1:50:09

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Wherein we talk about the first half of The Postman by David Brin and we also talk about: Patreon rewards (that no one wants), Predictions of the Future from the Past, reactions to the book, Deceased postmen as ultimate wingmen, Gordon constantly rolling for deception checks, Vague advice from powerful computers, and what might happen next.…

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#396 Gary Okazaki's Recent Faves 1:12:22

9M ago1:12:22

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Right at the Fork's most frequent guest, Gary Okazaki (@garythefoodie), joins Chris on the podcast to discuss his favorite most recent experiences in the Portland food world. Right at the Fork is supported by: Zupan's Markets: www.Zupans.com RingSide Steakhouse: www.RingSideSteakhouse.com Portland Food Adventures: www.PortlandFoodAdventures.com…

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Season 15 - Prelude to The Postman 1:21:35

9M ago1:21:35

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Wherein we chat about our new book - The Postman by David Brin, the movie, principally by Kevin Costner, and we also talk about: which government functions we might restart after the apocalypse, Other Chris' ad algorithm, what kind of vibes we can expect from the book, the movie completely bombing, and the absolutely stacked film year that was 1997…

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#395 Jamal Hassan - Ice Cold Co. 1:10:31

9M ago1:10:31

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Jamal Hassan is a seasoned beverage consultant and the owner of Ice Cold Co., a Portland-based company specializing in clear craft cocktail ice. With over 20 years of experience in the beverage and hospitality industry, Jamal has developed and overseen bar programs at award-winning restaurants such as Ox, Tasty N’ Alder, and Mediterranean Explorati…