Refined Taste with Dario and Chris

Recorded Live on Zoom on 7/12/2021: Dario and Chris talk with the co-owners of Fiorella Allison and Chef Gino. We talk about Chef Gino's start in restaurants, their favorite regions in Italy and a whole bunch about pizza dough. Follow them on Instagram at @restaurantfiorella Mentioned in this episode: Joe Bean Coffee Joe Bean Coffee - Coffee that lifts Everyone - https://shop.joebeanroasters.com

Recorded Live on Zoom 12/7/2020: Dario and Chris talk with Madeline and Colin of Madeline's Catering about their history in business, how they've fared during the pandemic and the strangest gatherings they've hosted. Oh and a whole bunch of smoked gouda mentions. Follow them on Instagram at @MadelinesCatering Mentioned in this episode: Joe Bean Coffee Joe Bean Coffee - Coffee that lifts Everyone -...

Recorded Live on Zoom 6/28/2021: Dario and Chris talk with Courtney and Chloe of 490 Farmers about their interesting location, the good they do for the community and what they envision for the future. Follow them on instagram @490Farmers Mentioned in this episode: Joe Bean Coffee Joe Bean Coffee - Coffee that lifts Everyone - https://shop.joebeanroasters.com

Recorded Live On Zoom 6/21/2021: Dario and Chris talk with Brittany (marketing, designer, organizer extraordinaire) about everything Rohrbach Brewing from the history of the building, to the upcoming annual Flour City Brewers Fest to space dust and astronaut cats. You can find them on instagram @Rohrbach_Brewing  Mentioned in this episode: Joe Bean Coffee Joe Bean Coffee - Coffee that lifts E...

Recorded Live on Zoom 6/14/2021: Dario and Chris talk with Lorna and Jerome of Caribbean Heritage Restaurant about everything from their beginnings as a caterers, to a history lesson on the islands, to Lorna's rum cake and how its so delicious and unique. Find them on Instagram at @ourCaribbeanHeritage Mentioned in this episode: Joe Bean Coffee Joe Bean Coffee - Coffee that lifts Everyone - https:...

Recorded Live on Zoom 12/7/2020: Dario and Chris talk with Madeline and Colin of Madeline's Catering about all things catering, from their beginnings to what they see for the future, how it's a family operation and a whole lot about smoked gouda. Follow them on instagram at @MadelinesCatering  Mentioned in this episode: Joe Bean Coffee Joe Bean Coffee - Coffee that lifts Everyone - https://sh...

Recorded Live on Zoom on June 7, 2021: Dario and Chris talk with Cam (manager/part-owner) of The Daily Refresher about everything from the inspiration for the bar's design, what goes into creating their cocktail menu and the evolution of the craft cocktail scene in Rochester over the Refresher's 9 years in business. Follow The Daily Refresher on Instagram at @TheDailyRefresher . Mentioned in this...

Recorded Live on Zoom 5/24/2021: Dario and Chris talk with Kaiden of Embark Craft Ciderworks about everything from all the types of apples that go into their cider, to Chris' obsession with slides, to some amazing tasting ciders they've been experimenting with. Follow them on Instagram at @EmbarkCraftCiderworks  Mentioned in this episode: Joe Bean Coffee Joe Bean Coffee - Coffee that lifts Ev...

Record Live on Zoom 5/17/2021: Dario and Chris talk with Maddy of bluHorn Tequilaria about all the margaritas they offer, our varying experiences with tequila and how no one should ever say 'daughter labor.' Follow them on Instagram at @bluHorntequilaria  Mentioned in this episode: Joe Bean Coffee Joe Bean Coffee - Coffee that lifts Everyone - https://shop.joebeanroasters.com

Recorded Live on Zoom 5/10/2021: Dario and Chris talk with Sam of Yeah Baby! Bakes about everything macaron including her inspiration, the baking process and what into her decision to commit to baking full time. If you'd like to eat some of Sam's amazing macarons visit @YeahBabyBakes on instagram, new flavors every week go on sale on Thursday at 6:30pm.  Mentioned in this episode: Joe Bean Co...

Recorded Live on Zoom on 4/26/2021: Dario and Chris talk with Andrea of The Red Fern about her nine years of running an all vegan restaurant, how she gives back to the animal community and even about her many celebrity customers. Follow The Red Fern on Instagram at @RedFernRoc   Mentioned in this episode: Joe Bean Coffee Joe Bean Coffee - Coffee that lifts Everyone - https://shop.joebeanroast...

Recorded Live on Zoom on 4/19/2021: Dario and Chris talk with Val of Bodega about everything from what goes into making their beer selections to the art of sandwich photography and much more. Follow Bodega on instagram at @Bodegahhhh and do yourself a favor and visit them for a sandwich or two.  Mentioned in this episode: Joe Bean Coffee Joe Bean Coffee - Coffee that lifts Everyone - https://...

Recorded Live on Zoom on 11/9/2020: Dario and Chris talk with Jim and Anthony of Dough Boyz Pizza about everything from the science of dough and the best toppings, to who their favorite ninja turtle is and why. The boys reveal their plans for the future as well as talk about collaborations with other eateries. Follow the Dough Boyz at @DoughBoyzRoc to find out when their next pop-up is and wh...

Recorded Live on Zoom on 4/5/2021: Dario and Chris talk with father and son, Jeff and Riley of Chick Magnet about Chef Jeff teaching the culinary program at East High, to how to order fried cheese curds off the secret menu, to the stories behind how some of the sandwiches earned their names. Follow Chick Magnet at @ChickMagnetNY Mentioned in this episode: Joe Bean Coffee Joe Bean Coffee - Coffee t...

Recorded Live on Zoom on 3/30/2021: Dario and Chris talk with Aman and Harmeet of Rebel Pi about everything from Sugar Daddies, to the best pizza toppings, to when the heck Sweet Mist is opening. They are also the proud owners of Naan-Tastic with multiple locations in WNY. Follow Rebel Pi on Instagram at @rebelpiroc  Mentioned in this episode: Joe Bean Coffee Joe Bean Coffee - Coffee that lif...

Recorded Live on Zoom 3/22/2021: Dario and Chris talk with Fidelio, Abraham (translating) Ojayra, and D of Neno's Gourmet Mexican . We talked about everything from where Fidelio found his passion for food, to the first food truck, to what's next for the Neno's brand. Follow Neno's on Instagram at @NenosRoc or @Nenosft  Mentioned in this episode: Joe Bean Coffee Joe Bean Coffee - Coffee that l...

Recorded Live on Zoom July 27, 2020: Dario and Chris talk with Lizzie and Ronnie of Le Petit Poutine about everything from why dudity (male nudity) makes movies R-rated to our favorite all-time poutines, to corn dogs and carnivals. This one goes off the rails quick and stays that way making for a hilarious episode with two of the best in the business. Follow the ladies on instagram at @lepetitpout...

Recording Live on Zoom 3/17/2021: Dario and Chris talk with Chef Joseph Morey of Khong Thai and Boom Town Cafe about how he started in food, how he likes working at two very different restaurants and the story behind his very many tattoos.  Follow Joseph on Instagram at @TattedChef11 Mentioned in this episode: Joe Bean Coffee Joe Bean Coffee - Coffee that lifts Everyone - https://shop.joebean...

Recorded Live on Zoom on 3/15/2021: Dario and Chris talk with Danny and Jessica of Barry's Old School Irish Pub about St. Patrick's Day, how the pub came to be and a few stories that are too unbelievable to tease. Wait, that's a tease, right? Danny and Jessica are a pleasure and a riot and they'd love for you to visit them. Follow the on instagram at @BarrysIrishPub  Mentioned in this episode...

Recorded Live on Zoom 3/8/2021: Dario and Chris talk with Catt and Rob of Happy Gut Sanctuary about why they started fermenting tea, why the quality of tea matters and how things have going since moving into their new space in the Hungerford Building. Find Happy Gut on Instagram at @HappyGut. Sanctuary . Thanks for listening!  Mentioned in this episode: Joe Bean Coffee Joe Bean Coffee - Coffe...

Recorded Live on Zoom on 12/14/2020: Dario and Chris talk with Mark and Haley of Caramel Bakery about the holiday season, the correct pronunciation of caramel and how they do wedding cakes differently. Mark and Haley are hilarious and this episode was a blast. Find Caramel Bakery on Instagram at @CaramelBakeryRoc Mentioned in this episode: Joe Bean Coffee Joe Bean Coffee - Coffee that lifts Everyo...

Recorded Live on Zoom on 3/2/2021: Dario and Chris talk with Riko of Pina Express Dumplings and Rella about his experience in kitchens all over the country, the advent of his dumpling project and what he hopes to accomplish with it in the future. You can find Riko and Pina Express on Instagram at @_pinaexpress_ for all upcoming dumpling and hot sauce news.  Mentioned in this episode: Joe Bean...

Recorded Live on Zoom on 1/18/2021: Dario and Chris talk with Megesh and Cole of Nan's Kitchen. We talk the grand opening of the Mercantile on Main, a beginners-guide to Indian Food and how spicy is too spicy? We had a lot of fun on this episode. Follow Nanni's Kitchen on Instagram at @nanisonmain  Mentioned in this episode: Joe Bean Coffee Joe Bean Coffee - Coffee that lifts Everyone - https...

Recorded Live on Zoom on 2/3/2021. Dario and Chris talk with Dr. David A. Paul, CEO and Founder of Bold and Gritty Coffee. We talk the brand and mission, the story behind the logo and what it's like balancing life as a neurosurgeon, entrepreneur and father. This really was a great conversation. Find Bold and Gritty on Instagram @bold_gritty  Mentioned in this episode: Joe Bean Coffee Joe Bean...

Recorded Live on Zoom on 2/22/2021: Dario and Chris talk with the whole Palermo's crew: Ramon, Chef Fredo, Erika and Michael about why customer service is so important to them, how being happy while you cook makes it taste better and the sketchy things you can find in the Sibley Building basement. This episode was rowdy, heartfelt and hilarious. Order from them here and follow them at @palermosmar...