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Right at the Fork

Think Portland, Oregon is all VooDoo Doughnuts and "put an egg on it?" One of Portland"s most prominent "food sherpas" and Portland Food Adventures" founder Chris Angelus along with co-host Cort Johnson invite the region"s most prominent and up-and-coming tastemakers to pull up a chair and talk about the craft of food & beverage in their own words. This is "Right at the Fork."

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#439 Edouardo Jordan - His story of his journey to...

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2026/01/16

Edouardo Jordan's ascent to the top of the Seattle culinary world was a long journey that started in his childhood St. Petersburg kitchen helping his mother, when given the choice of that or cleaning his room. Edouardo takes us through his high school, college and post college pursuits, one of which was working with the Tampa Bay Devil Rays to becoming a food blogger, He then decided he could do better than many of the restaurants he reviewed, and he pursued his interest in cooking at the Le

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01:22:28

RATF Classic: #399 Sandra Tavares - Portugal's Travel...

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2026/01/09

We're looking back to November 2024 and our conversation with Sandra Tavares... ORIGINAL POST: 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 to offer, rather than just writing about them.

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01:31:26

#438 Dominic Finzo - The Screen Door

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2026/01/02

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 hands of his grandparents who raised him. It was in their kitchen that Dominic first felt the magic of food—the way a meal could bring people together

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01:22:07

#437 Gary Okazaki - Gary the Foodie's 25 Most...

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2025/12/26

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 rise of pop-up restaurants and reflect on the future of Portland's food scene, concluding with thoughts on the lasting impact of these

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01:41:44

#436 Gary Okazaki - Gary the Foodie's 25 Most...

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2025/12/19

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 with thoughts on the lasting impact of these establishments. In this engaging conversation, we explore the evolution of Portland's food scene,

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01:51:33

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

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2025/12/12

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 restaurant owners and employees. The discussion also touches on the historical context of the oyster bar and the changing landscape of Portland's dining

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01:17:09

#434 Brady Stephens - Fancy Baby

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2025/12/05

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 of cooking, highlighting the vibrant flavors of locally farmed, preserved, and fermented foods through a creative elaboration of French, Italian, and

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01:08:25

#433 Michelle and Keoni Wachsmuth - Dan and Lous...

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2025/11/21

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 oldest restaurants afloat in 2025. They discuss everything from the ongoing difficulties facing the downtown area—which they've referred to as the "downtown

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01:24:08

#432 Jake Martin - Daphne / Astoria

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2025/11/14

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 followed by a period of intense personal and professional difficulty, including high-profile restaurant closures, a severe depression, and a series of

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01:24:43

#431 Amanda Cannon-Windquist and Judson Windquist -...

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2025/11/07

In a fun interview, we welcome Amanda Cannon Windquist and justband 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 the New York metro area before moving to Portland in the early 2000s, where they now live with their two children. Amanda previously served as the wine director at Q

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01:31:26

RATF Classic: #414 Joel Gunderson - Heavenly...

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2025/10/31

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 the stress uncertainty puts on the industry and how things have just begun to bounce back in Portland. We also touch on what it takes to become one of

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01:35:30

#430 Faith Dionne - Dappled Tonic

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2025/10/24

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 Dappled Tonic. Faith reflects on the importance of community, the state of the Portland food scene, and the need to honor culinary legends while also embracing

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#429 Jeff Shinrock - Bridge 13

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2025/10/17

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 facilitate food redistribution. The discussion also touches on the metrics for success, community engagement, and future aspirations for expanding the

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01:05:38

Remembering Justin Woodward of Castagna & OK Omens -...

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2025/10/10

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 friend Gary Okazaki in 2016 when he was only one of two James Beard nominees from the Pacific Northwest. Find a story of his life by Brooke-Jackson

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01:20:11

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

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2025/10/03

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: 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

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01:17:16

#428 Chris Angelus - 15 years of Portland Food...

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2025/09/26

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 and artisans to their favorite places overseas, and with that have taken over 200 people to hundreds of food experiences from Austrailia to Europe and

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01:14:51

#427 Rose Archer - Luscious Bend, Part 2

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2025/09/19

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 Bottura, and the challenges and triumphs of establishing her supper club, which has become a beloved community event. Rose emphasizes the importance of

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01:12:06

#426 Will Preisch - 82 Acres and Abbey Road Farm

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2025/09/12

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 the restaurant business to his current role. The discussion also touches on the evolving Portland food scene, the importance of community and

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01:12:36

RATF Classic: #409 Jose Lalo Camarena - República

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2025/08/29

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 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 young age. We talk about his family Sunday

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01:05:19

#425 Ron Khormaei - Entrepreneur, Steelport Knife

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2025/08/22

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 and business in the USA. And Ron points out that local roots are key to the success of both companies, from manufacturing to community involvement.

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