#422 Greg Higgins - About his Message to Portland about the state of Downtown and Higgins - Right At The Fork

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#422 Greg Higgins - About his Message to Portland about the state of Downtown and Higgins

July 25, 2025 • 40 mins

We thought it would be good to have Greg Higgins, one of Portland's most notable and historically important chefs, expand on the letter he wrote to Portland that went viral about the perilous state of his restaurant. As if the challenges in the restaurant industry aren't heavy enough, downtown businesses are facing a huge loss of tourism dollars, a fraction of office workers, years of a bad reputation, and construction problems, just to mention a few.

The good news is that the public reacted swiftly and positively, and bookings at Higgins swelled and the short term outlook is better. We discuss what must happen in the long term, and the prospects thereof, in this interview.

Want to help? Book a reservation not only at Higgins, but any Portland restaurant downtown you've been thinking of visiting. DO IT.

www.higginsportland.com

Right at the Fork is supported by:

Zupan's Markets: www.zupans.com
RingSide SteakHouse: www.RingSideSteakhouse.com
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