• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
PDX Food Press
  • All
    • About The Press Releases
  • Categories
    • Restaurant News
      • All Restaurant News
      • To-go
    • Alcohol related
      • Beer
      • Cider
      • Spirits
      • Wine
      • Beer Dinners
      • Special Dinners
      • Spirits Dinners
      • Wine Dinners
    • Other
      • Author
      • Education
      • Benefits
      • Farmers Market
      • Stores / Businesses
  • Contact
  • PFDrink
  • Navigation Menu: Social Icons

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Twitter

THE FOUR TOP: Food Industry Insiders Discuss the Repercussions of COVID-19

March 23, 2020

FOOD INDUSTRY INSIDERS DISCUSS THE REPERCUSSIONS OF COVID-19

 Episode 74 of The Four Top faces the hard truth that the food industry is near its breaking point

Portland, Ore. (March 2020) – Food brings people together. During this major pandemic, restaurants and bars are falling apart. When we recorded Episode 74, Oregon Gov. Kate Brown had issued a ban on seated dining at the state’s bars and restaurants; shortly thereafter, she issued Executive Order 20-12 mandating a “shelter in place” policy. All this came after chefs had overstocked their larders for Portland Dining Month.

Some businesses are adapting to a take-out-only model, while still struggling; others closed immediately for the foreseeable future. Workers have been laid off, major events have been canceled and perishable items such as seafood have been slashed from take-away menu options. Our panelists discuss how the culinary community is faring and the power of resilience in challenging times.

This episode was recorded at Normandie in SE Portland, Oregon. Below are some quotes from our panelists:

/ / /

“We laid off approximately 200 employees over the past 3 to 4 days. My head is spinning.” — Vitaly Paley, executive chef and owner at Portland’s Paley Hospitality

“The chefs are on the front lines of whatever this strange war is that we have been fighting. Our industry has been decimated.” — Carrie Welch, cofounder of Feast Portland, co-owner of Little Green Pickle

“Trying to make people happy with food: That’s all I know how to do.” — Heather Kintler, chef and owner, Normandie, a restaurant in SE Portland

/ / /

The Four Top is presented by OPB for NPR One and is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Our host is Katherine Cole.

For more information about The Four Top, visit thefourtop.org or contact [email protected]. Please stay safe out there.

Filed Under: Other News

Previous Post: « Pix Patisserie Announces Nationwide Shipping
Next Post: Franz Bakery’s Iconic Spinning Loaf Returns! »

Primary Sidebar

Tails & Trotters Portland

Subscribe to Updates via Email

Enter your email address to subscribe and receive notifications of new posts by email.

PortlandFoodandDrink.com Instagram

Stopped in over the weekend. Chaos as usual, but a Stopped in over the weekend. Chaos as usual, but as good as ever. Best salad I’ve had in ages! #sugarpinedrivein
Always enjoy wandering around 99 Ranch Market. One Always enjoy wandering around 99 Ranch Market. One of my favorite Asian grocers
Such a nice day for a winter walk in Beaverton. Such a nice day for a winter walk in Beaverton.
Beaver weather Beaver weather
Fresh cranberry Curd Tart with Almond Crust, cranb Fresh cranberry Curd Tart with Almond Crust, cranberry whipped cream. So good; Nice dance between sweet and sour. Recipe from ATC
Made myself a Basque cheesecake. Very easy. Love t Made myself a Basque cheesecake. Very easy. Love the contrast between the bitterness of the scorched caramelized crust and the light, creamy interior.
Load More...

Copyright © 2021 PDX Food Press