The Fizz at Brown Carbonic

In this episode, host Shawn Salle sits down with Mark Bullis — the restaurateur behind some of Central New York’s most beloved dining spots including Bull & Bear Roadhouse , The Daily Diner , and Yards Grill . Mark shares his journey from working as a doorman in Armory Square to becoming one of Syracuse’s most respected names in hospitality. He opens up about the early days of Bull & Bear...

In this episode, host Shawn Salle sits down with Billie Smith , the award-winning Head Brewer at Good Nature Brewing , to talk about craftsmanship, creativity, and the pursuit of passion. From his early days home-brewing in his kitchen to earning medals at the Great American Beer Festival, Billie shares how curiosity, experimentation, and hard work turned a hobby into a career. The two dive into t...

It’s a Halloween edition of The Fizz at Brown Carbonic ! Shawn sits down with Michele Roesch , owner of Emerald Cocktail Kitchen on Syracuse’s historic Tip Hill, and mixologist Zariah McKee for a hands-on cocktail session and a walk through Emerald’s roots. Michele shares the family story behind Emerald Cocktail Kitchen—how her dad’s bar, George O’Dea’s , inspired a full building revamp into a fou...

In this episode, host Shawn Salle sits down with Bud Loura, owner of Restaurant QB, to talk candidly about the challenges and triumphs of running independent restaurants in Central New York. From the legacy of family-run businesses to the long-term effects of COVID-19, Bud shares real stories from the front lines of the food industry. They dive into: The future of fast casual and why full-service...

Welcome to Episode 1 of The Fizz at Brown Carbonic! 🍻 In our premiere episode, Matt Masur sits down with Brown Carbonic’s General Manager, Shawn Salle, to pop the top on the family-run business that's been proudly serving Central New York's beverage industry for decades. From delivering CO₂ to local bars and restaurants, to supporting the communities they serve, Shawn shares stories from inside t...