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Food About Town
by Chris Lindstrom
Food About Town podcast based out of Rochester, NY and hosted by Chris Lindstrom focusing on restaurants, food and drink of all kinds, and whatever topics I want to cover!
Episodes
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Kyle Waldron Breaks Down Lucky Frog: Why he calls it a ‘social tonic’ and how ashwagandha + magnesium actually work
Kyle Waldron makes the main point up front: Lucky Frog sells shelf‑stable "social tonics" that use magnesium and ashwagandha to take the edge off without alcohol or intoxication. He explains ashwagandha as a traditional Ayurvedic root with low‑level, cumulative calming effects and describes...
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Texture, Light & the Diaspora: How Tiwa Topia Let Dark Skin Shine Through Glass - Just Can't Not
Tiwa Topia made a whole stained‑glass thesis about how to put Black skin into stained glass, using experimental techniques so light can do the heavy lifting. Tiwa flipped the usual “light-to-dark” idea and sculpted where the light hits to get depth and warmth for darker skin tones — clever,...
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Darjeeling to Rochester: Niraj Lama on First‑Flush Spring Teas, Origin, and Why Seasonality Matters
Check out the episode on Food About Town wherever you get your podcasts or on Lunchador.org! Niraj Lama makes the central point that provenance, seasonality and simple care — especially spring or “first flush” Darjeeling teas — are what give tea its distinctive flavors. He explains that tea for...
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We made a silent baseball movie — and live‑scored it too! (Old Ball Game at Rochester Fringe) - Just Can't Not
We're putting the spotlight on The Old Ball Game — Jared Engel's live-scored baseball silent films, coming to the Rochester Fringe Festival at the George Eastman Museum's Dryden Theater on September 26 (11am and 1pm). Check out the episode on Just Can't Not wherever you get your podcasts or on...
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We Spun The Wheel, Sang Your Future — Catch Ego And The Oracle At Rochester Fringe (Sept 25–26) - Just Can't Not
We're previewing the ROCHESTER FRINGE FESTIVAL and plugging EGO AND THE ORACLE — come see us at the Blackfriars Theater on September 25 at 10 PM and September 26 at 8 PM (tickets $20 at rochesterfringe.com). I sit with Jim from Jim's Big Ego and Sean Peters as we walk through the show's vibe…
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We Solved Hazel's Murder? Inside Our Gothic ‘Cloven Pendulum’ at Rochester Fringe - Just Can't Not
We're shining a spotlight on our show — Dustbowl Fairies' gothic murder-mystery The Cloven Pendulum — where we investigate the death of Hazel, our beloved (and taxidermied) ram head, and you can be part of the whodunnit Sept. 24–26 at the School of the Arts Black Box; grab tickets at...
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Fringe Fest Fun: Meet the Comedians Behind 'Sorry 4 Da Weight'! - Just Can't Not
We’re here to chat about "Sorry 4 Da Weight" featuring Drew Jemison, Dre Gray, and Mike Gamble, alongside a surprise guest host and standout featured performers, 9/21-9/24. Check out the episode on Just Can't Not wherever you get your podcasts or on Lunchador.org!...
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I sat with Tom at the Bop Shop: vinyl, canning, and why streaming is the worst - Just Can't Not
The main thing right up front: we run the Bop Shop — a record-store-turned-listening-room where live music actually matters, and we're bringing a stacked lineup of Fringe shows to that cozy 50–60 seat space during Rochester Fringe (Sept 15–26). I'm Chris Lindstrom and I sat down with Tom live at...
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Sex, Monks, and Kirtan Collide in 'Between Flesh and Faith' — Sept 24, Rochester Fringe - Just Can't Not
Leah McGuire’s spoken-word show Between Flesh and Faith is playing at the ESL Rochester Fringe on September 24 at 6:30pm at the Rock Cinema Theater — get tickets for $5 at rochesterfringe.com (seriously, five bucks — cheaper than my emotional support latte). Check out the episode on Just Can't…
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Turning a 1‑Act into 50 Minutes of Clowning: Behind the Scenes of - Just Can't Not
Brian Byrne takes Chekhov’s tiny one‑act On the Harmful Effects of Tobacco and turns it into a funny, physical solo show. We talk about how the piece started as a half‑hour slot in Pittsburgh and has been stretched, tinkered, and clown‑ified into a roughly 50‑minute tour of petty pomposity…
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We Recreated Your Best (and Weirdest) High School Reunion — Ruby’s Live, Drag‑tastic, Unscripted Bash! - Just Can't Not
We're previewing Ruby's High School Reunion — a rollicking, interactive high-school-reunion-meets-improv show where you actually get to become one of the classmates and help rewrite the evening on the spot. Check out the episode on Just Can't Not wherever you get your podcasts or on…
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Pippa Plays Everyone on Stage — Voices from Ellis Island & Voices from the Resistance - Just Can't Not
We're previewing the Rochester Fringe Festival and I’m hyping Pippa White’s two shows — Voices from Ellis Island (Sept 16 at 8pm and Sept 19 at 1:45pm) and Voices from the Resistance (Sept 19 at 3:30, Sept 23 at 5:45, Sept 24 at 7pm) — all at the JCC in downtown Rochester; tickets are $15 at...
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Lake, Light & Synths: How We Turn Climate Angst Into a Fringe Performance (Free, Weird, Good) - Just Can't Not
We’re putting the spotlight on Lake Ontario: a body in light — Alyssa Marzoff DeWitt’s big photo-and-performance project about Lake Ontario and how climate change is quietly (and not-so-quietly) remaking it, so if you care about water, weather, or just dramatic sunsets, this is the one to see....
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Lauren Kee's Heartfelt Comedy: Navigating Dating with a Twist at Rochester Fringe - Just Can't Not
Get ready, folks! We're diving into the world of the Rochester Fringe Festival with the fabulous Lauren Kee, who's bringing her one-woman show "Deal Breaker" to the stage on September 19th and 20th. Check out the episode on Just Can't Not wherever you get your podcasts or on Lunchador.org!...
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Penny Sterling Bribed A KGB Agent With Rum‑Raisin Ice Cream — Hear The Story Live At Fringe - Just Can't Not
We're previewing the Rochester Fringe Festival 2026 — and the main thing you need to know right now is that Penny Sterling is bringing her show HAVE I EVER TOLD YOU ABOUT to the Focus Theater (Sibley Building) on September 20 at 5pm and September 23 at 7pm — grab $20 tickets at…
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Fringe Preview - Blackfriars Theatre - Just Can't Not
We're putting Blackfriars Theater front-and-center as the spot you absolutely don't wanna miss at the Rochester Fringe Festival — it's an intimate downtown venue doing 100% local, ambitious theater and serving up a wildly varied Fringe slate that literally has something for everyone. Check out…
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Clean, Clever, and Shamelessly Selfish About Jokes — Meet Thank You, Kiss at the Sibley Building - Just Can't Not
Sketch troupe Thank You, Kiss is doing two live shows at the ESL Rochester Fringe Festival — Friday, September 18th and Saturday, September 26th at 7pm at the Focus Theater (Sibley Building) — grab tickets for $18 at rochesterfringe.com and come laugh with them. Check out the episode on Just…
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Crunchicks: A Flavorful Journey from Bangladesh to Rochester
Chris Lindstrom kicks off the Food About Town podcast by introducing his guest, Kawsar Ahmed, who shares his compelling journey from Bangladesh to becoming a successful restaurant owner in Rochester, New York. Check out the episode on Food About Town wherever you get your podcasts or on...
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I Wear Red LED Goggles And You're Invited: Mothman Cometh Sept 22 & 26 - Just Can't Not
We're putting a big neon spotlight on THE MOTHMAN COMETH at the ROCHESTER FRINGE FESTIVAL — it’s an immersive, interactive horror‑comedy where Richie Schiraldi plays the Mothman and guide you, yes you, through games, rituals, and spooky shenanigans in the dark. Check out the episode on Just Can't...
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We Love a Good Plot Twist: Missing Bones, Pope Blessings, and How Mass Drag Makes Queer History Joyful - Just Can't Not
Mass Drag — a new, joyful musical by James Lapata about queer theology, church history, and a mysterious burial gone rogue — is playing at the Rochester Fringe (Sept 15–18 at the Biltmore) and, believe it or not, it’s already sold out. Check out the episode on Just Can't Not wherever you get your...
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Cloudy with a Chance of Science: Breakng Down Meteorology & Crack Jokes at Rochester Fringe - Just Can't Not
We're previewing the ESL Rochester Fringe Festival and hyping Cloudy with a Chance of Science — on Wednesday, September 16 at 7pm at the School of the Arts, tickets $15 at rochesterfringe.com, so please come hang out with us. Check out the episode on Just Can't Not wherever you get your podcasts…
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We Made James Webb Images Sound Like a Dream — Synambient’s Planetarium Show at Rochester Fringe - Just Can't Not
We’re previewing Deep Fields — Synambient’s site-specific ambient show at the Strasenberg Planetarium, happening Sept 17–19 at 7:30pm as part of the Rochester Fringe (the whole festival runs Sept 15–26) — snag tickets at rochesterfringe.com ($19.99) if you want to come float with us under the…
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GATOR GOSSIP: PIRATE RADIO, CONSPIRACIES, AND $8 TICKETS AT ROCHESTER FRINGE - Just Can't Not
THE GATOR digs into how people turn real-life violence into entertainment and conspiracy, and I sat down with its writer Brennan Sauer to preview the show at the ESL Rochester Fringe Festival. Check out the episode on Just Can't Not wherever you get your podcasts or on Lunchador.org!...
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We Preview INVISIBLE NO MORE: Free Fringe Ceremony At Mount Hope — No Shovels Required - Just Can't Not
We're previewing the Rochester Fringe Festival and putting a spotlight right up front on Invisible No More — a free, multidisciplinary rededication ceremony at Mount Hope Cemetery on Saturday, September 19 at 2:00. Check out the episode on Just Can't Not wherever you get your podcasts or on...
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Gumbo, Horns, And Groove: We Break Down New Orleans Sounds For The Rochester Fringe - Just Can't Not
We're kicking off by saying loud and proud: the ROCHESTER FRINGE FESTIVAL is coming and UNCLE SHOEHORNS BIG EASY is playing — catch them Sept 19 at 9:30pm and 11:00pm and Sept 20 at 11:00am at the BILTMORE BAR AND LOUNGE in downtown Rochester. Check out the episode on Just Can't Not wherever you...
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Don’t Just watch — Help Build the Finale! Illumina at RoCo (free, every night different) - Just Can't Not
We're hyping Illumina — a free, outdoor, audience-driven art-and-theater piece at the Rochester Contemporary Art Center (RoCo) that literally needs you to make the show happen. Check out the episode on Just Can't Not wherever you get your podcasts or on Lunchador.org!...
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We Meet Lamar The Therapist: Hip-Hop, Therapy, And A Public Service Announcement At Rochester Fringe - Just Can't Not
We kick things off with the main point: we’re previewing the ROCHESTER FRINGE FESTIVAL and hyping LAMAR THE THERAPIST’s one‑man show PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT — happening Sep 17 at 7pm and Sep 19 at 6pm at THE MUCC. I’ll tell you straight: tickets are $15 at rochesterfringe.com, which is way...
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Rochester Fringe: Get Ready to Feel All the Feels with a Tribute to Adele's '21'! - Just Can't Not
Get ready, folks, because we're diving into an emotional rollercoaster with a tribute show celebrating the 15-year anniversary of Adele's groundbreaking album "21"! Check out the episode on Just Can't Not wherever you get your podcasts or on Lunchador.org!...
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I’ll Give You My Stuff (For $10): How a Fringe Show Helps You Lose the Load and Keep the Stories - Just Can't Not
Diane Zelinsky’s one-woman Fringe show, Clutter Is My Life Partner, is all about helping people actually get rid of their clutter — with humor, heart, and a little bit of gentle tough love. I’m Chris Lindstrom and Diane and I dig into why clutter isn’t just junk: it’s memory, habit, and sometimes...
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Get Ready to Laugh: Bushwhacked Returns to Fringe Festival! - Just Can't Not
We’re diving into the wild world of improv and all the shenanigans that come with it, especially as we gear up for the 2026 Rochester Fringe Festival, happening from September 15th to the 26th in good ol’ Rochester, New York! Check out the episode on Just Can't Not wherever you get your podcasts…
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Just Can't Not: The Hilarious Preview of 'Just to Be Close to You'! - Just Can't Not
Get ready to dive into a delightful conversation that showcases the magic of lounge singing as we chat with the fabulous Carl Potorajski (Cam Poter), who’s bringing the heat to the Rochester Fringe Festival! Check out the episode on Just Can't Not wherever you get your podcasts or on…
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The Intersection of Satire and Theatre: A Deep Dive with Brad Cradock! - Just Can't Not
We're diving into the exciting world of the 2026 Rochester Fringe Festival, and let me tell ya, it's gonna be a wild ride! You can listen to the episode on Just Can't Not wherever you get your podcasts or go to lunchador.org to check it out!...
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The Art of Vulnerability: Chloe Corcoran Opens Up at the Fringe - Just Can't Not
We're diving headfirst into the excitement of the 2026 Rochester Fringe Festival! This episode features the delightful Chloe Corcoran, who’s all set to debut her very first one-person show, and let me tell ya, it’s gonna be a whirlwind of humor, vulnerability, and some seriously relatable...
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Agave Day - Plants & Beats
It's the Season 2 finale of Plants & Beats, and the timing couldn't be more fitting. It’s Rob Bell's birthday and National Tequila Day; this special episode brings back friend of the show Chris Lindstrom—food and drink writer, podcast host, and spirits expert—for a conversation centered around…
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Rochester's Art Party: Celebrating 6x6 and Community - Just Can't Not
Rochester Contemporary Art Center's 6x6 art show is back, and it's a celebration of creativity like no other! This year's event features an incredible collection of over 6,000 pieces, all created by artists from all walks of life, proving that art truly knows no boundaries. We're diving into the...
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Pittsburgh Fringe - Crossing Paths: A Dance Journey You Can't Miss! w/ Nick Daniels - Just Can't Not
Get ready to shake your groove thing because we’re diving into the Pittsburgh Fringe Festival with our pals from the Crossing Paths Movement Collective! On March 27th and 28th, at 7 PM sharp, they’ll be taking over the Attack Theatre Studios, and trust me, you don’t want to miss this. This year’s...
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Get Ready to Bite: Jawsica Takes the Stage at Pittsburgh Fringe! (w/Jessica Jade Jacob) - Just Can't Not
We're diving deep into the world of puppetry and horror with our lchat with Jessica Jade Jacob about Jawsica, the one-woman puppet show that's making waves at the Pittsburgh Fringe Festival! We're super stoked to introduce you to Jessica, the mastermind behind this quirky twist on the classic…
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Guardian Stranger: A Unique Perspective on Connection and Adventure - Just Can't Not
We're diving into the vibrant world of the Pittsburgh Fringe Festival, which is about to kick off for its 13th year from March 19th to 28th! I’m Chris Lindstrom, and today I’m chatting with the fabulous Alexandra Marar, who's bringing her storytelling show, "Guardian Stranger," to life at the...
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Krampus Gets Cramped at the Pittsburgh Fringe! w/Jim Julian - Just Can't Not
Get ready to dive into the wonderfully weird world of "Krampus Gets Cramped," a puppet show that’s anything but ordinary! This playful piece, created by the talented Jim Julian, is part of the Pittsburgh Fringe Festival happening from March 25th to March 28th at the Mr. Roboto Project. Picture...
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Celeste Walker Takes the Stage: A Peek into GHOSTED - Just Can't Not
Get ready, folks, because we’re diving into the world of theater with a special spotlight on a show that’s sure to haunt your heart—it's called "Ghosted," and it's hitting the stage at the Pittsburgh Fringe Festival! This gem is brought to us by the talented Celeste Walker, who’s here to spill…
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Why You Need to See 'An American (not) in Paris' at the Fringe Festival w/Liv Rocklin - Just Can't Not
We're diving into the delightful chaos of "An American (not) in Paris," a hilarious solo show by Liv Rocklin, hitting the stage at the Pittsburgh Fringe Festival from March 24th to March 28th. This isn't just any comedy; it's a vibrant mix of stand-up storytelling and musical comedy, all wrapped…
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Pittsburgh Fringe: Exploring the Magic of the SP404 w/tamping! - Just Can't Not
We're diving into the vibrant world of the Pittsburgh Fringe Festival, and let me tell ya, it’s a blast! I’m your host, Chris Lindstrom, and I’m super pumped to chat with local poet and rapper tamping, who’s got a show lined up called *Against Further Compressions* at the Attack Theater Studios....
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Pittsburgh Fringe and Fisticuffs: Dive into 'A Dream of Midsummer'! w/ Alan Irvin - Just Can't Not
Alright, folks, let’s dive into the vibrant world of the Pittsburgh Fringe Festival with our spotlight on "A Dream of Midsummer," presented by the Brawling Bard Theater! This show runs from March 21 to March 28, 2026, at the super chill Mettā: A Healing Arts Community. We're breaking down the…
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Pittsburgh Fringe Alert: Dive into the Wild World of 'The Queen' with Sara Kantner! - Just Can't Not
Get ready to dive into the wacky world of clowning with our guest Sara Kantner, who’s bringing her show "The Queen (WIP)" to the Pittsburgh Fringe Festival! From March 21st to the 27th, Sara’s gonna be strutting her stuff at the Conjure Bar & Stage and the Mr. Roboto Project, and trust me, you...
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Pittsburgh Fringe: Silver Linings and Alternate Realities w/Jenny Lopez - Just Can't Not
Jenny Lopez joins host Chris Lindstrom to chat about her Pittsburgh Fringe show, "Silver Linings and Alternate Realities." Two stand-up comics and a drag queen walk into a bar. Challenged with dilemmas that our audience might be facing at the time. Their goal is to find the silver linings and...
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Behind the Scenes of 'Doohickey': A Conversation with Cam Webb and the Orange Steel Theatre Company - Just Can't Not
Chris Lindstrom is joined by Cam Webb of the Orange Steel Theatre Company to talk about their Pittsburgh Fringe show, "Doohickey". Doohickey! is an immersive makerspace experience, where audience members are invited to join the intergalactic resistance group Caomei in their struggle against…
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Pittsburgh Fringe: Circumscribed - Just Can't Not
Host Chris Lindstrom is joined by storyteller Noam Osband to talk about his award-winning show "Circumscribed", making its Pittsburgh debut. It's a story about growing up with a father who was a mohel (Jewish ritual circumciser) who buried foreskins at home, failed efforts at finding paternal...
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Pittsburgh Fringe: Exploring the Journey Behind Show Pony with Irene Malloy - Just Can't Not
In this episode, Chris Lindstrom engages in a thought-provoking dialogue with Irene Malloy, the creator of the solo show "Show Pony," set to premiere at the Pittsburgh Fringe Festival. Their conversation traverses various facets of Irene's artistic journey, beginning with her early involvement in...
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Unveiling 'Black is Beautiful' - Adam Eaton - Just Can't Not
This episode of Just Can't Not features an in-depth conversation with Adam Eaton (@adameaton.art), a local artist and art director, who discusses his newly released photography book titled "Black is Beautiful." This book encapsulates the essence of over 70 local models from Rochester, New York,...
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From Burmese to Peruvian: Four Bites Where to Eat in Buffalo 2026
This episode of Food About Town features Andrew Galarneau's new guide to Buffalo dining, Four Bites (@fourbitesfood) Where to Eat in Buffalo: 2026 Edition. This pocket-sized book highlights 175 noteworthy eateries, including both beloved staples and hidden gems that you need to check out. Chris...
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Food About Town podcast based out of Rochester, NY and hosted by Chris Lindstrom focusing on restaurants, food and drink of all kinds, and whatever topics I want to cover!
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