#447 Meg Cotner - Bridgetown Bites April '26 Update

#447 Meg Cotner - Bridgetown Bites April '26 Update

From Right at the Fork by RATF

April 3, 2026 · 1h 8m

About this episode

The episode features an interview with Meg Cotner discussing the Portland food scene and the business of Bridgetown Bites.

With the recent sale of Portland Monthly, local media's coverage of the Portland food scene is surely less voluminous. But there is one person and her small team, Meg Cotner, publishing her Bridgetown Bites, online and via email push multiple times each week. We took the opportunity once again to talk to Meg about what's new and upcoming in Portland. Also, we have a discssion of the business of Bridgetown Bites as well. K ey topics in this episode: Portland's culinary landscape Bridgetown Bites and local food coverage James Beard Awards and local recognition Challenges of food journalism and AI misconceptions Upcoming restaurant openings and food events Website - https://bridgetownbites.com/ Right at the Fork is supported by: Zupan's Markets: www.zupans.com RingSide SteakHouse: www.RingsideSteakHouse.com Portland Food Adventures: www.PortlandFoodAdventures.com

People in this episode

Guest: Meg Cotner

Topics covered

  • Portland's culinary landscape
  • Bridgetown Bites and local food coverage
  • James Beard Awards and local recognition
  • Challenges of food journalism and AI misconceptions
  • Upcoming restaurant openings and food events

Sponsors

Zupan's Markets, RingSide SteakHouse, Portland Food Adventures

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Bridgetown Bites

Books & works: Bridgetown Bites, James Beard Awards

Places: Portland

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