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Food About Town Podcast

The Food About Town podcast was founded in 2012 and is hosted by Chris Lindstrom. The podcast covers the world of food and drink and anything else that strikes my interest. Voted Rochester's Best Podcast 2016 - 2020! 

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Celebrating Community and Tradition: The Lilac Festival’s Impact – Just Can’t Not

The Rochester Lilac Festival (@rochesterlilacfestival), a celebrated institution marking the commencement of spring and the festival season, is ready to kick off on Friday May 9th! This year, the festival commemorates 127 years of tradition, having evolved from a modest gathering into a grand ten-day event that attracts over half a million visitors. Guests can expect diverse attractions...

One Drink Podcast Crossover: The Great Gas Station Snack Showdown

This episode of the Food About Town podcast features guests Matthew and Oliver from the One Drink Podcast (@onedrinkroc), who join Chris in discussing their gas station snack favorites in a tournament to crown the best snack on the go! They explore the nostalgia tied to snacks encountered on road trips and late-night adventures, emphasizing how these experiences shape our choices at gas stations...

Exploring the Terrifying and the Terrific: A 585 Podcast Crossover!

Welcome to a VERY SPECIAL crossover podcast episode between @FoodAboutTownPodcast / @LunchadorPodcasts and the sister shows That Sounds Terrific in the 585 (@soundsterrific) and That Sounds Terrifying (@thatsoundsterrifying) hosted by Christine Green (@chrissygreenny), Nick Koziol (@kozioln), and Jess DiCotas (@rocjessy)!The crew talks about the origin of each of their shows, the challenges of...

Exploring the Legacy of Explore Rochester: A Decade of Art and Community – Just Can’t Not

The episode commences with an introduction to a special event, celebrating the ten-year retrospective of Explore Rochester at the Rochester Contemporary Art Center. The host expresses gratitude towards Steve Carter and Justin Doucet for their involvement and the opportunity to conduct nearly fifty-five interviews, capturing the essence of Rochester through the perspectives of various contributors...

FAT Bites – March Magnus, Toronto, and John Ballou

This episode of FAT Bites was recorded on-site during March Magnus (@magnusapollo) at Made On State in the heart of Rochester. Chris chats with John Ballou (@jackbearstamps), an artist and curator of the Mini Mystery Art Machine (@minimysteryartmachine).Chris and John reflect on personal experiences, making it clear that community engagement is not just about the events, but the connections...

Exploring Rochester’s Freshest: A Dive into Growing Family Farms

Chris chats with Courtney Klee, a farmer at Growing Family Farms, who shares her journey into agriculture and highlights the farm’s commitment to regenerative practices. They discuss the variety of produce they grow and how CSAs foster a direct relationship between farmers and consumers. Courtney explains how CSAs work, allowing customers to receive fresh, local produce while helping...

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