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Right At The Fork

Right At The Fork

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Portland Food Adventures founder Chris Angelus and long time radio host Cort Johnson invite the region's most prominent tastemakers to discuss how they got from there to here (including their "Right at the Fork" moments"). Long-form interviews with the unique people who converged in Portland to make it a great place to eat and drink, along with soundbites and restaurant reports make this the podcast to listen to if you're into one of the most happening food scenes in the world.2024 RightAtTheFork Art Cooking Economics Food & Wine
Episodes
  • #452 Piyanut (PJ) Sampaotong - Hua Hin

    #452 Piyanut (PJ) Sampaotong - Hua Hin
    Jun 12 2026
    We are joined by Piyanut of Hua Hin to discuss his journey toward opening and operating his fresh new Thai restaurant on Hawthorne Blvd. PJ talks about his mother's influence on his career, as well as some instances in Vancouver, BC that led to his professional growth. We enjoy a glimpse into the kitchen and Piyanut's philosophy for creating an atmosphere positive for both team members and guests. Instagram: Huahinpdx

    Right at the Fork is made possible by:

    Zupan's Markets: www.zupans.com
    RingSide SteakHouse: www.RingSideSteakhouse.com
    Portland Food Adventures: www.PortlandFoodAdventures.com

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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • RATF Classic: #450 Jaco Smith - Lechon

    RATF Classic: #450 Jaco Smith - Lechon
    Jun 5 2026

    It's an instant classic with Jaco Smith! Listen for details on how you can travel with Chef Jaco and Chris Angelus to South Africa.

    ORIGINAL EPISODE POST:

    In our first episode where we discuss the influence of Apartheid on a guest, Jaco Smith talks about his remarkable journey from South Africa, where his mother cooked for diplomats when he was a child, to cruise ships and high end hospitality in the USA deep south, to Portland and Lechon. If anyone is interested in going deeper into this podcast, why not travel with Jaco and have HIM take you to the places that mean so much to him?

    Yes, there's a trip with host Chris Angelus' Portland Food Adventures to Cape Town, the Winelands and even a safari in September of 2027 with Portland Food Adventures. Listen and discover insights on hospitality, food culture, and the exciting plans for a South African culinary adventure. And then consider a trip of a lifetime.

    https://www.lechonpdx.com

    Right at the Fork is made possible by:

    Zupan's Markets: www.zupans.com
    RingSide SteakHouse: www.RingSideSteakhouse.com
    Portland Food Adventures: www.PortlandFoodAdventures.com

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    1 hr and 24 mins
  • #451 Gary Okazaki's Happy Hour Roundup

    #451 Gary Okazaki's Happy Hour Roundup
    May 22 2026

    At a time when budget dining is becoming less possible, Gary Okazaki (@garythefoodie) joins us once again to review his latest Happy Hour finds in Portland. As always, the conversation wafts into the unexpected and surely provides us with a list of places to try. We also talk about some Summer openings in Portland.

    Right at the Fork is made possible by:

    Zupan's Markets: www.zupans.com
    RingSide SteakHouse: www.RingSideSteakhouse.com
    Portland Food Adventures: www.PortlandFoodAdventures.com

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    51 mins
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