Interview
This interview is with Danny McGeough of Flor Wines. In this interview, Danny discusses his journey into wine and curating wine lists for people to enjoy at various restaurants.
Danny talks about growing up in Perth, Australia, before moving to Russia, then Portland in the United States. Here, he found a love for the restaurant industry, food, and wine. Danny’s career started at Higgins, before working at places like Le Pigeon and Paley’s Place.
Then, Danny got involved with Flor Wines, a place that has evolved into a space for community and wine. He talks about his work at Flor Wines, along with his work at Maurice and Ringside Steakhouse.
This interview was conducted by Rich Schmidt at Flor Wines in Portland on June 13, 2025.
Interview
This interview is with Andy Fortgang of Le Pigeon, Canard and Flor. In this interview, Andy speaks about growing up in New York City and developing an interest in food, wine, and restaurants. He describes how he came to work at Gramercy Tavern and how that launched his career.
Later, Andy talks about how he came to Portland, and became involved with Le Pigeon Restaurant and later Little Bird, Canard, and Flor. He describes all the personal and professional growth he had, and the effects of the pandemic on his various businesses. And he discusses learning about wine, building wine lists and selling wine.
This interview was conducted by Rich Schmidt on June 11, 2024 at Flor Wines in Portland.