Dec 26, 2025
We're back with
Part 2 of our conversation with Gary Okazaki - aka
@GarytheFoodie. Gary gives us his top 10 (out of the
25) - highlighting the most important/defining restaurants of the
first quarter century in Portland. Chris throws in the
restaurants he thinks should have been on the list.
Check out episode #436...
Dec 19, 2025
In Part 1
of a two-part conversation with Gary Okazaki -
aka @GarytheFoodie, Chris and Gary start with 15+2 of Gary's
list of the 25 most important/defining restaurants of the first
quarter century in Portland. (The top 10 are next
week).
They touch
on the rise of pop-up restaurants and reflect on the
future...
Dec 12, 2025
In this conversation, Keoni Wachsmuth,
4th generation owner of Portland's iconic oyster bar, discusses the
current success of his oyster bar, the challenges faced by the
restaurant industry, and the impact of technology on dining
experiences. He reflects on the importance of preserving culinary
history and the economic...
Dec 5, 2025
Chef Brady Stephens, now Executive Chef
at Fancy Baby in Portland, was born and raised in Sioux City, IA.
He has spent years refining his craft in various kitchens,
including stints at Michelin bib gourmands in Spain, and most
recently at Jacqueline, St. Jack, OK Emens and Scotch Lodge in
Portland. Chef Brady is drawn...
Nov 21, 2025
We are thrilled to welcome Keoni and
Michelle Wachsmuth, the owners of Portland's legendary Dan and
Louis Oyster Bar, for a candid two-part conversation starting this
week. The Wachsmuth family has run the seafood landmark since 1907,
and in this first segment, Keoni and Michelle open up about the
immense challenges of...