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…

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 t…

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 …

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-alco…

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…

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…

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 surr…

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 i…

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,…

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 growin…

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 movin…

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 recreat…

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: Pauly G…

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…

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!By Chris Lindstrom

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…

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 -…

Join Chris for a quick chat before the next full Food About Town! Chris talks about his 40th birthday celebration, upcoming full episodes of FAT including a series of NYS Cannabis, and updates on NOMINATE including events and a new catering option for your event! So much packed into a brisk 20 minutes! It's Food About Town Bites! Mentioned in this …

Chris has guest Taylor Wilde (@handfeetfoothands) in the studio to talk about Wildflour (@wildflour.rochester), a sister restaurant to Lucky's (@get_luckys_) in the North Winton Village specializing in artfully created pizza, sourdough and more! Mentions Dan Martello - @dchef1 Mike Calabrese - @pullmanisland Good Luck - @restaurantgoodluck Leeward …

Chris talks with Dario Joseph (@dardarstinks @refinedtasteroc) about his upcoming comedy special recording at the events room at Salena's Restaurant (@salenasmexican) in Village Gate! Of course they had plenty of tangents and community talk along the way. The recording will be October 21st at 7pm and 9pm and we have a discount code if you want to j…

Chris talks with Alex Rheinwald from Fox's Deli as they explore the history of Jewish cuisine in Rochester as well as the lineage of Fox's Deli and the importance of focusing on the small details to ensure the overall quality of your business more in this episode! Go to https://www.nominatemeals.com/ to order your meal for pickup for one of their u…

In this episode, Chris previews the already in progress Rochester Fringe Festival with Scott and Lisa Fybush who are hosting and performing in three shows. Go to RochesterFringe.com to check out all of the events and find some that suit your tastes. If you want to see Scott and Lisa perform, look up the dates and times below! Ask Me About My Dad - …

Pauly joins Chris to talk about the Craft Cannery, his line of sauces, podcasting, how to fit everything you want to do into a day, and a whole lot more on this episode. Go to https://www.nominatemeals.com/ to order your meal for pickup for one of their upcoming events at Three Heads Brewing or Black Button Distilling in Rochester, or the fantastic…

Join Chris for a quick chat before the next full Food About Town! Chris talks about visiting Philadelphia, teases some Lunchador news, upcoming episodes of FAT, and updates on NOMINATE event hosts and recent restaurant partners. So much packed into a brisk 20 minutes! It's Food About Town Bites!By Chris Lindstrom

Chris talks with head chef Cassidy Broman about the new coffee shop by day, casual full service restaurant by night in the Public Market! Public Provisions is the new home for prepared food from Flour City Bread and a combination of comforting dishes and ambitious techniques for lunch and dinner. Highly recommend checking it out! They talk about me…

Yunzhi Yan joins Chris to discuss the process for making handmade Chinese noodles and what makes them such a unique and integral part of his restaurant, Seasons Noodles at 50 Chestnut St in Rochester. Chris and Yan also discuss the diversity and differences in Chinese cuisine and his focus on traditional comfort foods. They also talk about Yan’s yo…