Episodios

  • #418 John Dyss - RingSide Steakhouse

    #418 John Dyss - RingSide Steakhouse
    May 23 2025

    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 attend here.

    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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    55 m
  • #417 Ben Jacobsen - Jacobsen Salt Co.

    #417 Ben Jacobsen - Jacobsen Salt Co.
    May 16 2025
    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 developed an appreciation for the quality and versatility of artisan sea salts. Upon returning to the Pacific Northwest, he embarked on an extensive search, testing over two dozen coastal sites, before selecting Netarts Bay for its clean, clear waters and high salinity - ideal for salt harvesting.

    Ben shares with us some of his cherished food and industry anecdotes, as well as some insights on growing a brand in the food industry.

    JacobsenSalt.com

    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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    1 h y 13 m
  • #416 Sandro Paolini - Pinolo Gelato

    #416 Sandro Paolini - Pinolo Gelato
    May 9 2025
    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 agricultural expertise with culinary passion, and was the inspiration for to bring the art of handmade authentic gelato to Portland, He opened Pinolo Gelato in 2015 and has been learning and honing his craft ever since. Pinolo Gelato is located at 3707 SE Division St, Portland, OR 97202 and can be found at https://www.pinologelato.com/ also @pinologelato Instagram.

    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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    1 h y 12 m
  • RATF Classic: #88 Lisa Schroeder - Mother's Bristo

    RATF Classic: #88 Lisa Schroeder - Mother's Bristo
    May 2 2025

    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 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.

    Right at the Fork is supported by:
    Zupan's Markets: www.zupans.com
    RingSide Steakhouse: www.RingSideSteakhouse.com
    San Pellegrino: www.SanPellegrino.com
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    1 h y 5 m
  • #415 Michael Mudd - Manzanita Mudd Dogs

    #415 Michael Mudd - Manzanita Mudd Dogs
    Apr 25 2025
    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 and Lynn Mudd, is an awesome story. Michael talks about how and why his parents started serving hot dogs from their driveway in Manzanita, and how that led to the Mudd Nick Foundation, which provides kids with wonderful enriching opportunities to go to camps and travel worldwide through their charitable efforts. It was truly a team effort to find that purpose, and now the foundation and hot dog business is going strong, evolving and thriving. Hearing Michael's recollection of leaving the corporate world to make authentic Chicago Dogs is something so many of us would envy, and we'll get to hear how that's worked out for Michael. Manzanita Mudd Dogs serves more Chicago dogs than any other place on the West Coast. They can be found close to the water on Laneda Avenue in Manzanita, or here: https://www.manzanitamudddogs.com/. The Mudd Nick Foundation can be found here: https://muddnickfoundation.com/

    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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    1 h y 21 m
  • RATF Classic: #383 Rob Sample - Mother's Bistro

    RATF Classic: #383 Rob Sample - Mother's Bistro
    Apr 18 2025

    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 thought there was no one better to talk about why that's an apt designation for Lisa than Rob. Rob has lots of Portland stories to tell, and also stores of raising two young kids with Lisa after tragedy struck a few years ago. So, we talk about that and hear what a remarkable and wonderful couple Rob and Lisa are.

    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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    1 h y 30 m
  • #414 Joel Gunderson - Heavenly Creatures: The affects of threatened tariffs, restaurant sustainability, James Beard nomination and superior hospitality

    #414 Joel Gunderson - Heavenly Creatures: The affects of threatened tariffs, restaurant sustainability, James Beard nomination and superior hospitality
    Apr 11 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 the most celebrated people in the industry nationwide, and some of the ways his staff approaches hospitality.

    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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    1 h y 20 m
  • #413 Gary Okazaki aka @garythefoodie - His favorite pop-up restaurants in Portland and how to find them + his most anticipated openings in 2025

    #413 Gary Okazaki aka @garythefoodie - His favorite pop-up restaurants in Portland and how to find them + his most anticipated openings in 2025
    Apr 4 2025

    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 SteakHouse: www.RingSideSteakhouse.com
    Portland Food Adventures: www.PortlandFoodAdventures.com

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    1 h y 14 m
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