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Right at the ForkAuthor: RATF
Think Portland, Oregon is all VooDoo Doughnuts and "put an egg on it?" One of Portland's most prominent "food sherpas" and Portland Food Adventures' founder Chris Angelus along with co-host Cort Johnson invite the region's most prominent and up-and-coming tastemakers to pull up a chair and talk about the craft of food & beverage in their own words. This is "Right at the Fork." Language: en Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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#433 Michelle and Keoni Wachsmuth - Dan and Lous Oyster Bar, Part 1
Friday, 21 November, 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 keeping one of the city's oldest restaurants afloat in 2025. They discuss everything from the ongoing difficulties facing the downtown area—which they've referred to as the "downtown depression"—to the financial strains of operating a historic, full-service establishment. This is an essential listen for anyone who cherishes Portland history and wants to understand the grit it takes to survive in the current culinary landscape. In Part One, you'll hear the couple's personal perspective on navigating the current economic environment, which, as Michelle has previously stated, has led to a critical lack of funds for the historic restaurant. We dive deep into their strategies for adapting their business in the face of dwindling foot traffic and discuss their extraordinary efforts to give back to the community. Keoni and Michelle's story is one of deep family heritage and an unwavering commitment to a restaurant that is more than a century old, providing a poignant look at the struggles and sacrifices required to maintain a Portland institution. Right at the Fork is made possible by: DU/ER: www.shopduer.com/fork Zupan's Markets: www.zupans.com RingSide SteakHouse: www.RingSideSteakhouse.com Portland Food Adventures: www.PortlandFoodAdventures.com
