Food About Town Chris Lindstrom

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 nutrient-dense, delicious meals that cater to various dietary needs. They also explore the creative process behind some of Sweet Pea's standout dishes, like their lentil bolognese and plant-based carbonara, which draw inspiration from multiple cuisines to deliver unique and flavorful experiences.
Whether you're a seasoned vegan or just curious about plant-based eating, this episode offers valuable insights and mouth-watering ideas. Plus, learn about the incredible work of InterVol, a local charity that Ryan supports through cooking classes and events.
Mentioned in this episode:
Sweet Pea Plant-Based Kitchen
Website: sweetpeaplantbased.com
InterVol
Website: intervol.org
Lunchador Podcast Network
Website: lunchador.org
Don't miss out on this insightful and delicious episode of Food About Town!
Mentioned in this episode:
Refined Taste with Dario & Chris
Weekly Live show where comedians Dario Joseph and Chris Thompson talk and laugh with representatives of Rochester, New York’s food and drink scene.
Joe Bean Roasters
Joe Bean Coffee - Coffee that lifts everyone.

https://shop.joebeanroasters.com

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 about beer you need to read his work!
See you at the Expo!
Mentioned in this episode:
Joe Bean Roasters
Joe Bean Coffee - Coffee that lifts everyone.

https://shop.joebeanroasters.com
Refined Taste with Dario & Chris
Weekly Live show where comedians Dario Joseph and Chris Thompson talk and laugh with representatives of Rochester, New York’s food and drink scene.
Punches & Popcorn
The masters of Couch Potato style Mike Huntone, Jason Bills, and Dr. Dominic D’Amore take a deep dive into the best and worst of martial arts films.

https://punches-and-popcorn.captivate.fm/

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 - 6/5/24, 6:00 PM - Free
Glizzy Prom - 6/6/24, 7:30 PM - $5
Nickel City Fancy - 6/8/24, 9:00 PM - Free
Check out everything Jack's is doing and all of the amazing events next week with RCR!
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Behind the Studio Door
Behind the Studio Door, hosted by Molly Darling and Christian Rivera, takes listeners on a captivating exploration of artists and their creative processes. Through deep and meaningful conversations, they uncover the stories and experiences that shape the outward expression of their work.
Mind of Magnus
Artist Magnus Champlin (@magnusapollo) interviews guests sharing the stories and life adventures with the goal of expanding minds.
Joe Bean Roasters
Joe Bean Coffee - Coffee that lifts everyone.

https://shop.joebeanroasters.com

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:
Behind the Glass
Behind the Glass, hosted by Richard B Colón and Quajay Donnell, is a monthly talk with the current month’s BTG Roster. Artists are interviewed about their submissions and we dive deep into their process, inspiration and thought process centralized around their artwork in the Behind the Glass Gallery located in the heart of Downtown Rochester NY.

https://behind-the-glass-gallery.captivate.fm/
Behind the Studio Door
Behind the Studio Door, hosted by Molly Darling and Christian Rivera, takes listeners on a captivating exploration of artists and their creative processes. Through deep and meaningful conversations, they uncover the stories and experiences that shape the outward expression of their work.
Joe Bean Roasters
Joe Bean Coffee - Coffee that lifts everyone.

https://shop.joebeanroasters.com

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 more episodes talking NA Bev!
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Pauly Guglielmo Show
Pauly Guglielmo is a former radio guy turned food business entrepreneur. While running a manufacturing facility is his day job, he likes to dust off his broadcasting skills once a week on this podcast and talk to entrepreneurs and other influencers.

https://pauly-guglielmo-show.captivate.fm/

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 collaboration dinners with other chefs.
They also chronicle his path through different restaurants, struggles like having to leave NYC, and eventually pursuing his dream of opening his own place.
Mentioned in this episode:
Punches & Popcorn
The masters of Couch Potato style Mike Huntone, Jason Bills, and Dr. Dominic D’Amore take a deep dive into the best and worst of martial arts films.

https://punches-and-popcorn.captivate.fm/
Behind the Glass
Behind the Glass, hosted by Richard B Colón and Quajay Donnell, is a monthly talk with the current month’s BTG Roster. Artists are interviewed about their submissions and we dive deep into their process, inspiration and thought process centralized around their artwork in the Behind the Glass Gallery located in the heart of Downtown Rochester NY.

https://behind-the-glass-gallery.captivate.fm/