Margin Podcast

Ladies and Gentlemen, we're back!! There's not much to say that isn't in this episode...I guess just listen? Hope you enjoy!

This was a good one, you might want to brace yourself for a great conversation with a box of Shrimp Fritters for courage and good luck! This episode features Ed Sablan of BIBA! Chamoru Kitchen, we talk about his influences and how he took a long but diverse path towards his restaurants establishment. We also cover Ed's impressive classical training, how he loves tossing dough, and some experiences that are difficult, but powerful.

Not a fan of Oysters? That's fine, because that wasn't even close to the best thing on the menu at Olympia Oyster Bar. This episode features the charming and resilient Chef Maylin Chavez, and covers her childhood in Baja California, memories of her Grandmother and where the inspiration came from to bring the ocean into the Portland's collective heart. We also get a chance to talk about some of her challenges as a Mexican Chef/Owner as well as ways that being a woman has affected her path in the culinary world...and the unfortunate closing of the Mississippi home of OOB. What happened? Listen to find out what's next!

This episode is about perspective, facing discomfort, uncertainty and action. With everything going on in the world today, it can be hard to know what to do, and everyone wants to find an answer to the problems they perceive...but the answer isn't always that simple, and solutions aren't either. Whitney Williams joins Margin to speak on her experiences growing up in the suburbs and feeling like a representative for the Black experience to her peers. She also shares her perspectives on food, memories and culture.

OK, we're gonna settle this right now, it's SHAVE ICE...not shaved ice. Got it? Good. This episode features the team behind Wailua Shave Ice Dano Takamura and Cory Arashiro. They talk about the multiracial island culture they come from and give us a glimpse beyond the tourism into what Aloha is really about. We also get a chance to talk about some misconceptions around islanders, pidgin, cultural roots, preconceived notions, and how Oregonians are maybe a bit too chill for their own good. Don't get offended, just roll with it! Mahalo!!