Right at the Fork

Not only does Renee Gorham oversee front of the house operations for all Toro Bravo Group restaurants, she runs the PR, produces events, and keeps her cool.  She's also raising a family and navigating through the scary world of her husband John's  Stage 2 glioma brain tumor .   We talk to Renee about how she got into the service industry and how she and John have dealt with their successes and setbacks, along with their dreams and priorities..   Also, a little about Tuna Week at their restaurants.  

Right at the Fork is supported by: Zupan's Markets: www.zupans.com Ringside Hospitality Group: www.RingsideFishHouse.com San Pellegrino: www.SanPellegrino.com

Connect with Chris and Cort: www.RightAtTheFork.com

Gabriel Rucker left a busy lunch service at his newly opened Canard to talk to Chris and Cort about how life has changed for him since opening his third restaurant, while raising a family.

Hear about how he manages his time and what people should expect at Canard.

Right at the Fork is supported by: Zupan's Markets: www.zupans.com Ringside Hospitality Group: www.RingsideFishHouse.com San Pellegrino: www.SanPellegrino.com

Connect with Chris and Cort: www.RightAtTheFork.com

 

 

Pizzeria Otto's Sam Reed is a force to be reckoned with in the Portland pizza scene.  He's fresh from a trip to Naples where he spent a week one-on-one with Master Pizzaiolo Enzo Coccia of La Notizia.

This episode also features Pizzeria Otto owner Clark Hale, talking Neapolitan pizza... and you can be sure they'll address clam pies.

Right at the Fork is supported by: Zupan's Markets: www.zupans.com Ringside Hospitality Group: www.RingsideSteakHouse.com San Pellegrino: www.SanPellegrino.com

Connect with Chris and Cort: www.RightAtTheFork.com

It's a classic episode of Right at the Fork, in celebration of Season 5 of Kelly Cox's Original Fare.

Kelly Cox is always on a journey. From her small town upbringing in Missouri, to NYC to now exploring the globe with her TV show, Original Fare, on which she's looking for real food and the stories behind it.  We hear how her vices have helped guide and advance her career and life. And a few other morsels of wisdom. 

Check out episodes of Original Fare here: www.theoriginalfare.com

Right at the Fork is supported by: Zupan's Markets: www.zupans.com Ringside Hospitality Group: www.RingsideFishHouse.com San Pellegrino: www.SanPellegrino.com

Connect with Chris and Cort: www.RightAtTheFork.com

It's easily one of the most unique paths in the Portland food and drink scene.  Pono Brewing's Erick Russ stops by the studio and tells Chris and Cort what led him into micro-brewing, by way of precious gems and cannabis. 

Right at the Fork is supported by: Zupan's Markets: www.zupans.com Ringside Hospitality Group: www.RingsideFishHouse.com San Pellegrino: www.SanPellegrino.com

Connect with Chris and Cort: www.RightAtTheFork.com

It's officially summertime in the Pacific Northwest, and that means road trips!

Eater PDX's Brooke Jackson-Glidden stops by and shares some of her favorite spots to eat outside of downtown Portland, including spots on the coast, Salem and Eugene - and Hood River.

Right at the Fork is supported by: Zupan's Markets: www.zupans.com Ringside Hospitality Group: www.RingsideFishHouse.com San Pellegrino: www.SanPellegrino.com

Connect with Chris and Cort: www.RightAtTheFork.com

Thrillist's Andy Kryza is making the big move to LA!

In this week's episode of Right at the Fork, Andy tells Chris and Cort what things he's looking forward to in LA, as well as what he'll miss about Portland.

Right at the Fork is supported by: Zupan's Markets: www.zupans.com Ringside Hospitality Group: www.RingsideSteakHouse.com San Pellegrino: www.SanPellegrino.com

Connect with Chris and Cort: www.RightAtTheFork.com

Liz Davis joins Chris and Cort to talk about her Xico partner Chef Kelly Myers. She tells us about how an illness while on a staff trip to Oaxaca eventually lead to Kelly suffering a stroke.  She'll also updates us how Kelly is doing today.

Also, hear why Liz ended up in Portland and how Xico actually came about.

Learn more about a special benefit event taking place at Xico with Portland Food Adventures at www.PortlandFoodAdventures.com.

Right at the Fork is supported by: Zupan's Markets: www.zupans.com Ringside Hospitality Group: www.RingsideSteakHouse.com San Pellegrino: www.SanPellegrino.com

Connect with Chris and Cort: www.RightAtTheFork.com

Not only has Missy Maki spent the last 6 years talking about the Portland food scene on the radio, she also works for one of the biggest restaurant and hospitality companies in the country.

In this episode of Right at the Fork, Missy tells Chris and Cort about the beginning and the end of her radio show "Simple Kitchen."  Missy also shares why she is so passionate about what she does every day with Landry's. 

Right at the Fork is made possible by:  Zupan's Markets: www.zupans.com  Ringside Hospitality Group www.RingsideFishHouse.com San Pellegrino: www.SanPellegrino.com

Connect with Chris and Cort: www.RightAtTheFork.com

We repeat a 2015 episode with the wizard behind Portland's now iconic Salt & Straw, Tyler Malek. He and his cousin Kimberly started a little food cart on Alberta Street just a few years ago. And now they've expanded up and down the west coast, even into Disneyland. Our conversation with Tyler occurred before the expansion beyond Portland. He's an incredible Portland success story, not to mention a really nice, humble guy. 

Right at the Fork is made possible by:

Zupan's Markets: www.zupans.com Ringside Hospitality Group www.RingsideSteakHouse.com San Pellegrino: www.SanPellegrino.com

Connect with Chris and Cort: www.RightAtTheFork.com