Earl Ninsom opened PaaDee to find his passion.  Then he took that to another step with one of Portland's most lauded restaurants, Langbaan.  Now he's hoping others realize their dreams with Hat Yai and Kim Jing Smokehouse.  We talked to Earl about his trajectory and place in Portland's food world.  

Buy tickets for Portland's Original Iron Chef here:
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This episode of Right at the Fork is sponsored by:
Upserve: www.Upserve.com
Zupan's Markets: www.Zupans.com
Leanne Bach with M Realty: www.leannebach.com
Chew Dining Club: www.chewdiningclub.com

Music: "I Can't Stand the Rain" by Arielle Verinis.
Check her out on Facebook: www.facebook.com/ArielleVerinis