Food About Town

Chris Lindstrom and his core team come together to reflect on their journey with NOMINATE, a venture aimed at supporting local restaurants by offering surprise meals to customers. Over three years, they successfully served over 2,500 meals and injected more than $65,000 back into the local dining community during challenging times, particularly amid the pandemic. The discussion dives into the orig...

What is Think Global, Act Local all about? This intro episode will reveal it all. Host Dario Joseph, sat down with Ginny Ryan, long-time 13WHAM news anchor to break it all down. For more on the podcast, follow them on Instagram @ThinkGlobalActLocalRoc Mentioned in this episode: Joe Bean Coffee Joe Bean Coffee - Coffee that lifts Everyone - https://shop.joebeanroasters.com

Chris Lindstrom and Lucas Smith from Baytowne Wine and Spirits explore the nuances of the Rochester scene and dive into some spirit tasting. Chris and Lucas discuss the importance of having a clear point of view when tasting and discussing spirits, enhancing the overall experience for both drinkers and listeners. Lucas shares his vision for Baytowne Wine and Spirits, emphasizing the commitment to...

Chris Lindstrom welcomes Wendi Loyet to the Food About Town podcast to discuss her journey from Texas to opening her restaurant, Crisp, in Rochester. The conversation dives into the Southern hospitality that influences the restaurant's atmosphere and menu. Wendi shares how her upbringing in Texas, filled with open doors and home-cooked meals, inspired her vision for Crisp—a place where patrons fee...

This mini-episode features a lively discussion with Dena Jones and Kathy Turiano, co-owners of Joe Bean Roasters, who share exciting updates about their evolving coffee business. They highlight their commitment to sourcing high-quality, directly traded coffees and the importance of building strong relationships with coffee farmers. The conversation delves into the distinctive flavors of a recently...

Chef Fredo, co-owner of Palermo's Market and Me Gusta Caribbean Cuisine, shares his journey from humble beginnings in Rochester to successfully launching multiple restaurants in the heart of downtown. The conversation delves into the challenges and triumphs of running a food business, especially during the tumultuous times of the COVID-19 pandemic. Fredo discusses the importance of community engag...

Pauly sits down with Lunchador Podcast Network cofounder Chris Lindstrom to talk about the entrepreneurship journey that Chris is on with Lunchador. Then, we're joined by Matt Deturck and Adam Lubitow to preview this year's Anomoly Film Festival. Mentioned in this episode: Joe Bean Coffee - Coffee that lifts everyone. Use promo code Lunchador for 15% off your order! https://shop.joebeanroasters.co...

Join Chris Lindstrom as he delves into the world of Countertop Creamery with owner Travis Briggs, exploring the innovative flavors and creative processes behind his artisanal ice cream. They talked about Travis' journey starting during the pandemic to his aspirations of expanding his business and developing unique flavors that evoke nostalgic memories. Listeners will discover the intricacies of ac...

Join Chris Lindstrom on the Food About Town podcast as he discusses Rochester Tiki Week (@rochestertikiweek) with Eric Rozestraten and Dan Herzog (@beardzog) from Jack's Extra Fancy and rum enthusiast Meredith Callinan Olszewski (@rumming_head_start). The event runs from September 23rd to the 29th, featuring themed cocktails across eight local bars, and ends with a swizzle contest at Marge's Lakes...

In this episode of the Food About Town podcast, Chris Lindstrom (@stromie) shares his latest culinary experiments and travel adventures. Topics Trying and failing to make vegan scrapple but succeeding at deliciousness Making homemade cocktail ingredients - vibrant mint syrup, versatile lime super juice, blueberry hibiscus syrup from a bulk buy at the Rochester Public Market Recent travels includin...

In this episode of 'Just Can't Not,' the hosts share humorous banter and updates about their podcasting journey. They talk about their new video setup, reflect on six months of the Lunchador Podcast Network, and express excitement about upcoming community partnerships and new shows. They emphasize their goal to highlight positive local stories and acknowledge the support from their sponsors: Joe B...

In this episode of the Food About Town podcast, Chris Lindstrom (@stromie) welcomes Chris Clemens (@cpclemens) from the NonROCaholic (@nonrocaholic) Instagram feed to delve into the world of non-alcoholic beverages. Clemens, known for his deep dives into the beverage scene, shares his journey through a variety of non-alcoholic options, from de-alcoholized wines to zero-proof spirits. The duo explo...

In this episode of the Food About Town podcast, Chris Lindstrom (@stromie) welcomes his good friend Chris Clemens (@cpclemens and @nonrocaholic) for a deep dive into the world of non-alcoholic (NA) beverages. They explore a variety of NA beers, sharing their tasting notes, preferences, and the growing trend of sober curiosity. The duo kicks off the episode with a tasting of Sierra Nevada's (@sierr...

In this episode of the Food About Town podcast, Chris Lindstrom sits down with Chef Ryan Jennings of Sweet Pea Plant-Based Kitchen. Ryan shares his journey from high-end dining to running Rochester's only plant-based meal delivery service. They discuss the challenges and triumphs of starting a business, the importance of building relationships with local vendors, and the benefits of a whole food,...

In this episode, Chris had a chat with Will Cleveland (@clevelandroc) about the 2024 edition of the Rochester Real Beer Expo ( www.rochesterrealbeer.com ) being held at Innovative Field on Saturday 6/8! Make sure you go to www.rochesterrealbeer.com to buy your tickets for the Expo and check out all the amazing breweries joining from our area and surrounding states/provinces. Will has been killing...

It's time for another edition of the Rochester Cocktail Revival (@rochestercocktailrevival) and Chris had some amazing guests to cover all the events for this year. Dario and Chris from the Refined Taste Podcast (@refinedtasteroc) on Lunchador joined Chris to talk to the team from Jack's Extra Fancy (@jacksextrafancy) over on Atlantic Ave. Jack's is participating in RCR for the first time and has...

It's a @foodabouttownpodcast/@refinedtasteroc crossover show! Dario is on paternity leave for a few weeks (congratulations!), so Chris Lindstrom (@stromie) is filling in. In this episode, we remind you that Pi Day is past, but every day can be PIE day! We talk with Rebecca from Crust Pie Co. (@thecrustpieco) about love for food that takes you home, the joy of a savory pastry, and the imp...

In this episode long time guest and friend of FAT Chris Clemens from Nonrocaholic ( @nonrocaholic ) and Chris Lindstrom discuss and review several non-alcoholic beverage options from the Untitled Art brand. They taste test an IPA, a sour, and a dark beer, commenting on the flavors and comparing them to other NA beverages. They also discuss the growing popularity of non-alcoholic drinks and where t...

NOTE - Check out the upcoming pop-ups at Pearson's and all other opportunities by subscribing to Cruz's email list at shell-restaurant.com . Chris has guest Chef Cruz ( @chefcruz585 ) from the forthcoming Shell Restaurant ( @shellrestaurant ) and pop-ups all over the ROC over to talk all about his journey and where things are heading. They covered moving to Rochester and working his way up in vari...

NOTE - this episode was recorded a couple of months ago before the lawsuits were cleared up to finally allow dispensaries to open in Rochester. The Herbal IQ pop-up has closed and two dispensaries are open - MJ Dispensary and RISE in Henrietta. Chris has guest Gino Fanelli ( @fanelligino ) from WXXI over to talk all about the rollout of adult recreational cannabis in NYS. Check out all of Gino's r...

Chris has guest Sean Wolf ( @the_seanwolf ) from SRFUS ( @SRFUS ) in the studio to talk about their pop-up at Pearson's ( @ilovepearsons ). NOTE - apologies to Sean and the SRFUS team for not getting this out during the time when the pop-up was happening. Please follow SRFUS on https://www.srfus.com/ for future pop-ups! Mentioned in this episode: Joe Bean Coffee - Coffee that lifts everyone. Use p...

Thanks to everyone for a great first week on Lunchador - please subscribe to @lunchadorpodcasts for more! ---------------- Chris has guest Adam Peterson from The Normal BBQ ( @thenormallbbq ) in Lima, NY in the studio to talk all about his destination-worthy BBQ. Adam's BBQ carries some Swedish influence and Texas technique. Chris and Adam have known each other since Adam launched his first BBQ ca...

Lunchador co-founders Matt Austin and Chris Lindstrom talk about the new Lunchador Podcast Network, bringing you the best in arts, culture and more from Western NY! Mentioned in this episode: Joe Bean Coffee - Coffee that lifts everyone. Use promo code Lunchador for 15% off your order! https://shop.joebeanroasters.com

Join Chris for a quick chat before the next full Food About Town! Thoughts at the end of 2023 - NOMINATE, Lunchador, life balance Newer restaurant visits and news Preview of upcoming episodes in 2024 Mentions Ugly Duck Coffee - @uglyduckcoffee NOMINATE - @nominatemeals Lunchador - @lunchadorpodcasts Arian's Mediterranean - @ariansmediterraneankebab So much packed into a brisk 20 minute episode! It...

Chris has guest Calvin Eaton ( @theglutenfreechefblog ) in the studio to talk about his new book - Just Desserts ! This cookbook is Calvin's love message to Gluten Free desserts and provides bullet proof recipes that you can depend on. Check out some of his upcoming events and grab a copy of the book from @hipocampochildrensbooks ! Mentions 540W Main - @540westmain Mentioned in this episode: Joe B...