Chef Cory Dragone Blacksmith Italian

Chef Cory Dragone Blacksmith Italian – Culinary Treasure Podcast Episode 39 ~ A Bozeman Podcast

In this entertaining and informative Bozeman, Montana centric “on the road” episode of the Portland Culinary Podcast our Host Steven Shomler visits with Chef Cory Dragone Blacksmith Italian Restaurant.

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Cory Dragone Blacksmith Italian – Portland Culinary Podcast Episode 39 by Steven Shomler

More About this Episode

During this episode you will learn where Cory’s cooking journey began, you will hear about “birthday lobster”, and Cory shares where his professional cooking journey began.

Cory also tells us about his time in Portland and the delightful Food Cart he started while he was here. You will learn how Cory and Steve (Cory’s Dad and business partner) came to open Blacksmith Italian in Bozeman, and where the name of this fantastic restaurant comes from!

Cory and Steven close out this episode talking about the type of food that you find when you visit Blacksmith Italian.

Chef Cory Dragone Blacksmith Italian – Portland Culinary Podcast Episode 39 by Steven Shomler

They devour and discuss Buck’s T-4’s terrific Duck Bacon – You read that right DUCK BACON! (see photo above)

Here are the three wonderful dishes Cory and Steven enjoy during this podcast (see photos below) –

Antipasto Meat and Cheese Board – Prosciutto from Parma, Creminelli Salami, Gorgonzola Dolcina, Vintage Fontina (Mountina) from Bozeman’s Vintage Cheese Company, Huckleberry Jam, Ricotta, Local Honey, Organic Mustard, and Crostini made from an On The Rise Bread Co baguette.

Smoked Pork Chops topped with Pomegranate Molasses with an Apple Fennel Panzanella Salad,

Maine Diver Scallops with Arugula Pesto, served on Spinach and Ricotta Gnocchi.

Please Note: the ricotta served at Blacksmith Italian is made from a recipe shared with Cory by Portland’s own Annebelle Eastling.

Cory Dragone Blacksmith Italian – Portland Culinary Podcast Episode 39 by Steven Shomler