Our host, Chris Angelus, kicks off the Soundbites with his personal Astoria recommendations.  Chris loves the coast and spends a lot of time there, and he's brimming with great ideas for a food-filled coastal trip.

Mentioned in this episode:

www.jonahluke.com

www.fortgeorgebrewery.com

www.drinadaisy.com

www.facebook.com/pages/Albatross

www.bakedak.com

www.columbianvoodoo.com

www.bowpicker.com

www.cannerypierhotel.com

We kick off our couples series with one of Portland's favorite restaurant duos, Adam and Jackie Sappington, about the origins and secrets to longevity of The Country Cat.

Mentioned in this episode:

www.thecountrycat.net
www.dusgrill.com
www.pho-hung.com
www.porquenotacos.com
www.avagenes.com
www.clydecommon.com
www.pokpokpdx.com

Take a summer road trip with us to the Wallowas.  Author and co-owner of the Lostine Tavern, Lynne Curry, serves as our tour guide.

Mentioned in this episode:

www.lynnecurry.com/book/
www.lostine-tavern.com/
www.rimrockinnor.com/
www.terminalgravitybrewing.com/
www.valisrestaurant.com/
www.arrowheadchocolates.com/
www.redhorsecoffeetraders.com/
www.carmanranch.com/
www.6ranch.com/
www.indianlodgemotel.com/
www.josephoregonlodging.com/
www.arrowheadranchcabins.com/
www.barkingmadfarm.com/
www.lardopdx.com/
www.grassapdx.com/
www.bunksandwiches.com/
www.oldsaltpdx.com/
www.davenportpdx.com/

A cross-country honeymoon that turned into an audio documentary of America's cheesemakers, and eventually a lovely little restaurant and wine tasting room in SE Portland.

Mentioned in this episode:

http://cyrilspdx.com/
www.dovevivipizza.com/
www.bete-lukas.com/
nedluddpdx.com/
www.taborbread.com/
www.lovelysfiftyfifty.wordpress.com/
www.psandqsmarket.com/
www.CheeseByHand.com/

He owned a toy store! He founded Laughing Planet Cafe! He champions grass-fed beef at Dick's Kitchen! He raises emu! Is there anything this guy can't do?!

Portland's "neighborhood butcher" talks about rising pork prices, baseball, and the lack of women in butchery.

How about breakfast and a hike? Author Paul Gerald has you covered.

Elizabeth Marek's cakes are astounding, and so is her social media presence.  But it didn't come easy - there were many tough business decisions to be made along the way.  If you've ever wondered: "Do I open a store or keep my at-home business?" this show is for you.

Service has long been a point of contention in Portland.  Garrett Peck, GM of Imperial and Portland Penny Diner, stops by to talk about his approach to the art of excellent service.

In honor of Taste of the Nation Portland, Sarah Schafer from Irving Street Kitchen talks about hunger in Oregon. Plus we have some touching childhood food memories by some of Portland's best chefs.