On this episode of the Food About Town podcast, Jon Swan from many places in Rochester including the new Swan Dive on Alexander Street came over to the studio to talk about the 5th year of the Rochester Cocktail Revival going on this week all over town! The Swan Family’s establishments have over a dozen events so there is no excuse to go check out some of them. I’m a big fan of the RCR and I would highly recommend going to their website and finding some events that fascinate you. From pairing di...
May 01, 2018•1 hr 11 min
On this episode of the Food About Town podcast, Derrick DePorter from Unter Biergarten came over to the studio to talk about opening his own restaurant and his path working through the Rochester dining scene. Two episodes will be out next week. A random topic episode featuring some talk on the Boston food and drink scene and my talk with Swan Market which ties into what we talked about with Derrick. Thanks for listening! This episode is brought to you by Phrankly . Phrankly is working to make so...
Apr 27, 2018•1 hr 1 min
On this episode of the Food About Town podcast, Linh Phillips came over to the studio to talk about her work on Sir Rocha Says and being a local personality . This is Episode 100 of the Food About Town podcast! I appreciate all of the support over the last few years. The first episode came out in 2013 and although I’ve had some fits and starts along the way, I haven’t lost my enthusiasm for interviewing and long form discussions. 2018 has brought more guests than ever before and I’m excited to k...
Apr 10, 2018•1 hr 7 min
Apparently I accidentally didn’t post this second part of my podcast with Mark Cupolo last week so here it is now! ————————– On this episode of the Food About Town podcast, Mark Cupolo from Rocco (or Osteria Rocco) on Monroe Ave came over to the studio to talk about his journey in the restaurant business. In Part Two, we stared talking about pizza, traveling and eating at restaurants, the tipped wage credit and more. If you missed Part One , go download it now! This is the eleventh episode of my...
Apr 06, 2018•49 min
On this episode of the Food About Town podcast, I took a solo journey to talk about a few topics that have been going through my head recently. I touched on an Ithaca food tour I went on with a group of Rochester food people, going to the movies on Moviepass and my thoughts on the Shape of Water and The Strangers series, and music from my childhood. This is the twelfth episode of my goal to release a new episode every week of 2018. Not quite up to the episode every week level right now but I’m g...
Apr 02, 2018•39 min
On this episode of the Food About Town podcast, Mark Cupolo from Rocco (or Osteria Rocco) on Monroe Ave came over to the studio to talk about his journey in the restaurant business. In Part One we did a deep dive into places he has worked, some Rochester restaurant history and his time at the beginnings of the New American food movement. Part Two of my interview with Mark will be out tomorrow! This is the tenth episode of my goal to release a new episode every week of 2018. Not quite up to the e...
Mar 22, 2018•1 hr 3 min
On this episode of the Food About Town podcast, Vince Press from the Democrat and Chronicle and Rochester Magazine came back to the studio to talk about his articles about Pho all around Rochester and where people in the restaurant business hang out when they aren’t working . This is the ninth episode of my goal to release a new episode every week of 2018. I decided to issue the double episode next week with a two part interview with Mark Cupolo from Rocco. Mark was featured heavily in the artic...
Mar 09, 2018•1 hr 9 min
On this episode of the Food About Town podcast, Petra Page-Mann from Fruition Seeds came over to the studio to talk about some of the amazing work Fruition is doing out in Naples to develop and maintain the seeds that make food work in our area. I took a trip out during the summer to check out the farm and recently had Petra up to Rochester to hang out and record a wide ranging podcast. This is the eighth episode of my goal to release a new episode every week of 2018. I did miss last week but I’...
Mar 02, 2018•1 hr
On this episode of the Food About Town podcast, Adam Wilcox from the Democrat and Chronicle’s Cheap Eats column came over to the studio to talk about some of the dishes that make Rochester’s scene special, his upcoming NA Podcast and we touched on some music as well. This is Part 2 of our talk and if you didn’t already listen to Part 1 go back now and grab it. We’ll be here waiting for you! This is the seventh episode of my goal to release a new episode every week of 2018. Please let people know...
Feb 16, 2018•1 hr 2 min
On this episode of the Food About Town podcast, Adam Wilcox from the Democrat and Chronicle’s Cheap Eats column came over to the studio to talk about his path into writing and his extensive time covering the food scene in Rochester. This is Part 1 of our talk and Part 2 will be out next week for your listening enjoyment! This is the sixth episode of my goal to release a new episode every week of 2018. Keeping up so far although this one is a couple days later than originally expected. Please let...
Feb 09, 2018•1 hr 4 min
On this episode of the Food About Town podcast, my wife Carrie Lindstrom from Crazdude Art and Design made the long walk over to the studio to talk about our trip to Toronto on the coldest day of the year! We jammed in an absolute ton of food and drink experiences over a few short hours and we recapped our whirlwind trip here on the podcast. This is the fifth episode of my goal to release a new episode every week of 2018. Just finished up a new recording last night to keep the queue chock full o...
Jan 30, 2018•1 hr 1 min
On this episode of the Food About Town podcast, Gene Olczak from Karma Sauce and Brud Holland from Fox Run Vineyards and the Finger Lakes Culinary Bounty came over to the studio to talk about the addition of the Extreme Karma Sauce to the lineup of the fifth season of Hot Ones ! This is an exciting development since Hot Ones is a huge YouTube show and it is bringing exposure for Karma Sauce all over the country, This is the fourth episode of my goal to release a new episode every week of 2018. H...
Jan 23, 2018•1 hr 15 min
On this episode of the Food About Town podcast, Ryan Baker came over to the studio to talk all about Meraki Coffee Company , his pop up coffee shop located in Cheesy Eddie’s in the Southwedge. I had been talking to Ryan for a long time and this was the first time we had the chance to sit down for a long form conversation. Hope you enjoy it! This is the third episode of my goal to release a new episode every week of 2018. Keeping on track so far and, although I don ‘t know what is coming next wee...
Jan 16, 2018•1 hr 20 min
On this episode of the Food About Town podcast, Ralph DiTucci from Good Deed Hospitality came over to the studio to tell us about all of the projects he is working on here in Rochester and how he ended up coming back to town after many years out in Los Angeles. This is the second episode of my goal to release a new episode every week of 2018. Already a bit shaky since this one came out on a Wednesday instead of a Tuesday but we’ll be back there next week! This episode is brought to you by Phrank...
Jan 10, 2018•1 hr 8 min
On this episode of the Food About Town podcast, Collin McConville from Apple Country Spirits came over to the studio to tell us about the new 5 year aged Applejack and taste test both the 2 year and 5 year versions along side some more experimental products he is working on. This is the first episode of 2018 and my resolution is to put out a new podcast every week this year. My goal is to release one every Tuesday morning for your listening pleasure. Hope everyone had a Happy New Year and I’m lo...
Jan 02, 2018•1 hr 10 min
On this episode of the Food About Town podcast, Dean Jones from the Genesee Brew House Pilot Program came over to the studio to talk about the big Keg Tree lighting event tonight and all about the community focused efforts he has gotten involved in. This episode is brought to you by Phrankly . Phrankly is working to make sourcing and distribution for restaurants, farms and specialty goods more transparent and change the way people find their food. Dean was a gem of a guest and we also talked abo...
Dec 01, 2017•1 hr 11 min
On this episode of the Food About Town podcast, Carrie Morabito from 2Foodies came over to the studio to talk about the recently closed 2Foodies Wine & Spirits, the history behind how their blog and store came about and we touched on Thanksgiving wine pairings as well. This episode is brought to you by Phrankly . Phrankly is working to make sourcing and distribution for restaurants, farms and specialty goods more transparent and change the way people find their food. I had been following Car...
Nov 22, 2017•1 hr 7 min
On this episode of the Food About Town podcast, Brandon Vulaj from Phrankly and Emily Hessney from I Heart ROC came over to the studio to make our picks for the food and drink related categories in the City Newspaper Best of Final Ballot . We had a great time going through all the categories and picking out our favorites. If you haven’t voted yet, please go to the final ballot on the City Newspaper website to vote Food About Town for best podcast. I appreciate everyone working to get the podcast...
Oct 06, 2017•1 hr 33 min
On this episode of the Food About Town podcast, Casey Bowker from ROConnoisseur came over to the studio to talk about his food show on YouTube (first episode below!) and some of the places he has been so far. Also if you haven’t voted yet, please go to the final ballot on the City Newspaper website to vote Food About Town for best podcast. I appreciate everyone working to get the podcast on the ballot and let’s go win a second year in a row! Thanks! This episode is brought to you by Phrank.ly . ...
Oct 02, 2017•1 hr 6 min
On this episode of the Food About Town podcast, Tracy Schuhmacher from the Democrat and Chronicle came over to the studio to talk about the upcoming Rochester stop of the traveling Food and Wine Experience on September 23. It was great to finally get Tracy over to chat and we had a great time recounting her time at the D&C, the Rochester food scene and Finger Lakes wines. Also if you haven’t voted yet, please go to the City Newspaper website to vote Food About Town for best podcast. It was a...
Sep 15, 2017•1 hr 30 min
On this episode of the Food About Town podcast, Jacob Rakovan, Rachel McKibbens and Luc Thiers from The Spirit Room came over to the studio to talk about their grand opening on October 1 and explained how they’ll be integrating poetry, cocktails and local history into the renovated space. Also if you haven’t voted yet, please go to the City Newspaper website to vote Food About Town for best podcast. It was a thrill to win last year and I would love to be back on the ballot again this year. Thank...
Sep 12, 2017•1 hr 6 min
On this episode of the Food About Town podcast, Matt Petrillo from The Meatball Truck and Antonetta’s came over to the studio to talk about the Taste NY food truck competition at The Great New York State Fair on September 2-3. It was nice to continue the relationship with the NYS Fair with our second annual podcast with the prior year’s winner and finally get the chance to talk with Matt. This episode is brought to you by Phrank.ly . Phrankly is working to make sourcing and distribution for rest...
Sep 01, 2017•1 hr 3 min
On this episode of the Food About Town podcast, Adam Peterson from Normal Supper & Cocktail came over to the studio to talk about his boozy milkshake event Not Your Father’s Milkshake Part 2 coming up this Sunday at Nosh . We also talked through his time working in BBQ, freelance kitchen work around Rochester and what’s coming next. This episode is brought to you by Phrank.ly . Phrankly is working to make sourcing and distribution for restaurants, farms and specialty goods more transparent a...
Aug 25, 2017•1 hr 25 min
On this episode of the Food About Town podcast, I am bringing you the second part of my interview with Evan Dawson from WXXI. You most likely know him from the show Connections that he hosts every day from 12-2pm which tackles food, politics, policy and everything in between. This second episode transitions over from wine into talking about Evan’s career and interviewing in general. This is a change of pace for the Food About Town podcast, but while I had him in the studio I wanted to learn more...
Aug 21, 2017•1 hr 3 min
On this episode of the Food About Town podcast, I am bringing you the first part of my interview with Evan Dawson from WXXI. You most likely know him from the show Connections that he hosts every day from 12-2pm which covers topics ranging from local to global with voices from our community and beyond. This first episode covers Finger Lakes wine and Evan's book Summer in a Glass . This episode is brought to you by Phrank.ly . Phrankly is working to make sourcing and distribution for restaurants,...
Aug 11, 2017•1 hr 10 min
On this episode of the Food About Town podcast, I took a brief break from my vacation in the High Peaks region of the Adirondacks to stop in to Paradox Brewery and visit with three of the gentlemen making their fantastic beer happen. This episode is brought to you by Phrank.ly . Phrankly is working to make sourcing and distribution for restaurants, farms and speciality goods more transparent and change the way people find their food. Paradox Brewery is located in Schroon Lake, NY just a few minu...
Aug 03, 2017•1 hr 5 min
On this episode of the Food About Town podcast, I took a trip out to South Hill Cider just south of Ithaca to talk with owner, cidermaker, apple picker, musician and community orchardist Steve Selin. Steve was nice enough to invite us to visit his orchard and record the podcast in his beautiful wood shop located on site. This episode is brought to you by Phrank.ly . Phrankly is working to make sourcing and distribution for restaurants, farms and speciality goods more transparent and change the w...
Jul 21, 2017•1 hr 1 min
This is a branded Food About Town podcast produced by Chris Lindstrom and recorded at the Food About Town Studio. This is the second episode of the Black Button Distilling Podcast! Owner Jason Barrett came over to the Food About Town Studio to talk about the Manhattan, one of his inspirations on his journey to becoming a distiller. Jason made his Four Grain Bourbon purposefully to shine in the Manhattan, which is his favorite cocktail. His bourbon has gotten better and better over the years and ...
Jul 07, 2017•34 min
On this episode of the Food About Town podcast, GM Chris Grocki and Wine Director Drew Tschappat from the soon to open Farmer’s Creekside Tavern and Inn in LeRoy came over to the studio to talk wine, the upcoming opening of Farmer’s and we also did a taste test of a few of Drew’s picks. This episode is brought to you by Phrank.ly . Phrankly is working to make sourcing and distribution for restaurants, farms and speciality goods more transparent and change the way people find their food. The tast...
Jul 01, 2017•1 hr 40 min
On this episode of the Food About Town podcast, Will Cleveland from the D&C came over to the studio to do our recap of this year’s Rochester Real Beer Week , our favorites from the awesome Expo event and talk through the regional beer scene. Also check out his new article about the opening of the new mega craft brewery in Canandaigua, Young Lion . This episode is brought to you by Phrank.ly . Phrankly is working to make sourcing and distribution for restaurants, farms and speciality goods mo...
Jun 23, 2017•1 hr 3 min
