This interview is with Dustin Wyant of Park & Main restaurant. In this interview, Dustin speaks about following a hospitality path that led him to starting a restaurant in Carlton. After an early career selling wine at Willamette Valley Vineyards, Dustin talks about running the food and hospitality program at a resort in Glacier National Park and all the lessons he learned there.
After returning to Oregon, Dustin touches on working on hotels and restaurants in Dundee and Newberg and all the great people he got to work with, before the opportunity to open his own place in Carlton. He describes the food/wine/ice cream program designed to be "Carlton's living room" and about the tight connection he has built with the people and town.
Dustin also talks about his future projects and the future for the wine and hospitality industries in Oregon.
This interview was conducted by Rich Schmidt on June 12, 2024 at Park & Main in Carlton.
What is The Oregon Wine History Archive Podcast?
The Oregon Wine History Archive at Linfield University was created to collect, preserve, share, and continue the narrative of Oregon wine.
The growth of the Oregon wine industry extends from the farmers and winemakers to the marketers, scientists, innovators, and dreamers of the enterprise — all of whom are vital to the industry’s success. It is our aim to link the past, present, and future of the industry in hopes of sharing the story of Oregon wine.
Some oral history interviews are conducted on site and may contain background noise from nature, winery, or tasting room operations.