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 engagement and the role of local events, like the Jazz Festival, in revitalizing downtown Rochester. He e...
Nov 05, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 181
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.com Behind the Glass Hosted by Richard B Colón and Quajay Donnell, Behind the Glass is a monthly talk ...
Nov 03, 2024•1 hr 37 min
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 achieving the perfect texture in ice cream, the challenges of balancing flavors, and the importance of...
Oct 17, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 180
In this exciting premier episode of 'Shelling Peas', special guest Pauly Guglielmo, of the Pauly Guglielmo Show and Craft Cannery shares insights into his entrepreneurial journey from radio host to business owner. Chatting with Chef Ryan Jennings, Pauly reflects on their meeting at Grow New York and the critical role of mentorship. Topics include navigating the pandemic's impact on the food industry, developing pricing strategies, and balancing work with family life. Pauly's humorous and thought...
Oct 06, 2024•1 hr 12 min
Introducing Shelling Peas with Ryan Jennings In this episode, we are introduced to Ryan Jennings, chef and owner of Sweet Pea Plant-Based Kitchen, and the new host of the Shelling Peas podcast on the Lunchador Network. Ryan discusses his journey from running restaurants to starting a podcast. He shares insights on balancing a busy career with family life, the motivation behind launching his podcast, and the thrill of connecting with interesting people. Ryan and Chris Lindstrom also delve into Sw...
Sep 28, 2024•25 min
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 Lakeside Inn. The podcast explores the world of tiki cocktails and the diversity of rum with spotlights o...
Sep 20, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 179
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 including a trip to the Adirondacks and Vermont. He shares anecdotes from visiting Lake Placid, enjoying Pak...
Aug 24, 2024•27 min•Ep. 178
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 Bean Coffee Roasters and Sweet Pea Plant-Based Kitchen. Mentioned in this episode: Joe Bean Roasters ...
Aug 08, 2024•26 min
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 explores the evolution of non-alcoholic drinks, noting the significant advancements in quality and variet...
Jul 01, 2024•40 min•Ep. 177
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 (@sierranevada) non-alcoholic IPA, discussing its classic West Coast IPA profile and why it has garnered so...
Jun 24, 2024•31 min•Ep. 176
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, plant-based diet. Ryan dives deep into the ethos behind Sweet Pea, explaining how they create nutrie...
Jun 14, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 175
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 with covering the beer scene on the Cleveland Prost (@cleveland.prost) and if you care at all abo...
Jun 05, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 174
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 4 amazing events to check out. Tastes of Tiki Pairing Dinner - 6/4/24, 6:00 PM - $140 Apres Shot Ski...
May 30, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 173
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 importance of using your hands when you eat a pie! Mentioned in this episode: Joe Bean Coffee - Coffee that lifts...
Mar 29, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 172
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 to find them locally. Go to nonrocaholic.com to check out more from Chris Clemens and stay tuned for ...
Mar 04, 2024•28 min•Ep. 171
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 various restaurants, to eventually conceiving his own restaurant concept Shell after being inspired by c...
Feb 26, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 170
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 reporting on WXXI ( @WXXINews ) and City Magazine ( @roccitymag ) Mentioned in this episode: Punches ...
Feb 08, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 169
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 promo code Lunchador for 15% off your order! https://shop.joebeanroasters.com Pauly Guglielmo Show Pa...
Feb 05, 2024•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 168
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 cart in Rochester called Fett Svin so they had plenty to get into. Check out The Normal at 1887 Roches...
Feb 02, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 167
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
Jan 29, 2024•23 min•Ep. 166
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's Food About Town Bites! Mentioned in this episode: Joe Bean Coffee - Coffee that lifts everyone. U...
Dec 29, 2023•22 min•Ep. 165
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 Bean Coffee - Coffee that lifts everyone. Use promo code Lunchador for 15% off your order! https://sh...
Dec 04, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 164
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 episode: Joe Bean Coffee - Coffee that lifts everyone. Use promo code Lunchador for 15% off your order! https://shop.joebeanroasters.com...
Nov 02, 2023•18 min•Ep. 163
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 Portland ME - @leewardmaine Go to https://www.nominatemeals.com/ to order your meal for pickup for one of their upcoming events at Three Heads Brewing...
Oct 23, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 162
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 join Chris at the late show. Use foodtown to get a ticket for just $5 and support local standup comedy! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dario-joseph-recor...
Oct 16, 2023•42 min•Ep. 161
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 upcoming events at Three Heads Brewing or Black Button Distilling in Rochester, or the fantastic Nowhere Lounge in Kenmore/Buffalo! Let Chris and the N...
Sep 25, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 160
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 - 9/19 at 6:30 pm Catharsis Time 2.0 - 9/20 at 7:30 pm, 9/23 at 4:00 pm Comedy On Deck Comes Inside - 9/17 at 1:30 pm, 9/23 at 9:00 pm Also stay tuned t...
Sep 14, 2023•53 min•Ep. 159
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 Nowhere Lounge in Kenmore/Buffalo! Let Chris and the Nominate crew do all the hard work of picking what's for dinner, all you have to do is enjoy it....
Aug 31, 2023•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 158
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! Mentioned in this episode: Joe Bean Coffee - Coffee that lifts everyone. Use promo code Lunchador for 15% off your order! https://shop.joebeanroasters.com...
Aug 27, 2023•23 min
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 menu concepts, the vibe of the public market, the genius of Keith Myers of Flour City Bakery, and more! Go to https://www.nominatemeals.com/ to order yo...
Aug 08, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 157
