Chris Czarnecki: Oral History Interview

This interview is with Chris Czarnecki, head chef and owner of the Joel Palmer House Restaurant. In this interview, Chris dives into all things truffles, wine, and Nicolas Cage.Chris talks about growing up in the restaurant industry and shares some of his core memories. He goes on to talk about backpacking around Europe in his twenties and how he then found himself part of the Army. He then shares how he landed in Oregon after being a cook in the Army. Later in the interview, Chris talks about taking over his parent’s restaurant. He shares about the Joel Palmer house history and dives into all the changes he has made. He then goes on to share about his experience with Nicolas Cage and the Pig movie. Finally, before he leaves, Chris shares his hopes and plans for his restaurant in the future.This interview was conducted by Rich Schmidt at the Joel Palmer House Restaurant in Dayton on May 30, 2024.