Chris Lindstrom is joined for this episode by Yunzhi Yan, the owner of Seasons Noodle (@seasonsnoodle.mercantile.roc). They dive into his recent move to a new location in the Sibley Building, which has significantly improved visibility and customer traffic compared to his previous spot. He shares insights on the challenges he faced in his old location and how the new open kitchen design enables customers to witness the cooking process.

Check out Seasons Noodle at the Mercantile on Main and learn more at seasonsnoodle.com

Mentioned in this episode:

Joe Bean Roasters

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Chris Lindstrom is joined by Chef Tim Cashette of Avvino, Frenchman Street, La Bola, and The Duke Event Space. Tim shares insights about the evolution of Avvino since his last appearance on the show and opening 3 different concepts inside the Mercantile on Main. He also discusses the challenges and rewards of running a restaurant in a fluctuating economy and the importance of a dedicated team.

Companies mentioned in this episode:

@Avvino - La Bola (@labolarochester) - Frenchman Street (@frenchmanstreetroc) - The Duke Event Space (@thedukeroc) - Seasons Noodle (@seasonsnoodle.mercantile.roc) - Arbor Venues (@arborvenues)

Mentioned in this episode:

Joe Bean Roasters

Joe Bean Coffee - Coffee that lifts everyone.

Calvin Eaton joins Chris Lindstrom on the Food About Town podcast to discuss his journey as the Gluten Free Chef and the second release of his first full-length cookbook, "Just Desserts." You can order the cookbook at theglutenfreechefblog.com.

They also explore the evolution of Calvin's brand, his passion for community engagement, and his transition from 540 West Main to focusing on new digital platforms for gluten-free living.

If you want to celebrate an amazing run Calvin and the whole 540 W Main team, they are hosting a final event on December 12th at The Yards. You can buy your tickets at 540westmain.org - see you there!

Mentions:

• calvineaton.com
• taurusavant.bandcamp.com

Mentioned in this episode:

Mind of Magnus

Check out Mind of Magnus at magnusapollo.com, and leave him factoids at 585-310-2473!

Dialed In: A Coffee Podcast

Get Dialed In to the world of coffee with Aaron and Wade! Tastings, coffee news and opinion and more!

Joe Bean Roasters

Joe Bean Coffee - Coffee that lifts everyone.

ROC Holiday Village (@rocholidayvillage) is an enchanting winter festival and holiday institution taking place from December 5th to the 28th in downtown Rochester, New York. This year marks the seventh iteration of this event, which has evolved into a beloved tradition, drawing families and individuals alike to join in the holiday cheer.

Our guest, Kelly Marsh (@kellimarsh), co-founder of ROC Holiday Village, elaborates on the genesis of this festive gathering, inspired by European holiday markets, and the challenges faced in its initial year of establishment.

Mentions:

@mccarthyevents - @rohrbachbrewingco - @avvino - @dukesdonuts - @thechaiguy

Mentioned in this episode:

Joe Bean Roasters

Joe Bean Coffee - Coffee that lifts everyone.

Toddlers love snacks. Adults love snacks. But do grownups love toddler snacks? We taste test 24 different snacks for little ones and share our analysis and hot takes! Host Emily Hessney Lynch is joined by Chris Lindstrom, producer of It's a Lot, host of Food About Town, and co-founder of the Lunchador Podcast Network, as well as her husband, Tim Lynch, owner of Tenderchomps Art.

In the first half, we try puffs, yogurt bites, and biscuits, and in the second half, we sample bars and 10 different purees & pouches! Among the brands we tried are: Target Good & Gather, Aldi, Little Spoon, Once Upon a Farm, Serenity Kids, Happy Baby Organics, and Little Bellies.

Fun links to explore:

• Listen to Chris's podcast, Food About Town
• Follow Chris on Instagram
• Check out Tim's art business
• Tim's Instagram
• Emily's business
• Emily's Instagram

We're a proud member of the Lunchador Podcast Network. Our logo was created by Tenderchomps Art.

Mentioned in this episode:

Joe Bean Coffee - Coffee that Lifts Everyone

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Behind the Glass

Behind the Glass Gallery podcast 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.

Murphys Rank The World

Meghan, Skye and Tim know you have a lot of choices in life. That's why they're undertaking the herculean task of ranking the world! Join the siblings Murphy as they rank everything from sandwiches to cryptids in their neverending quest to help you find the best. Find it where you get your podcasts!

Chris Lindstrom chats with Rob Nipe, the owner of Grass Fed (@grass_fed_rochester), a vegan butcher shop. Grass Fed has been nominated for VegNews (@vegnews) Best of 2025 awards and would appreciate your vote. As they gear up for the holiday season, Rob shares insights on the busy Thanksgiving period and the preparations for Christmas, emphasizing the significance of inclusivity for vegan options during family gatherings.

Links referenced in this episode:

grassfedrochester.com - vegnews.com - Lori's (@lorisnaturalfoods) - Abundance (@abundancecoop)

Mentioned in this episode:

Joe Bean Roasters

Joe Bean Coffee - Coffee that lifts everyone.

Chris Lindstrom chats with Ben Turiano and Jarod Thurbur, both from Joe Bean Roasters (@joebeanroasters). They chat about the launch of Tailor Fit Coffee (TailorFitcoffee.com) - their new contract manufacturing service, which aims to provide tailored coffee solutions for local businesses and restaurants. Some local examples were discussed including Hydra Coffeehouse and Pearson's.

Mentions:

joebeanroasters.com - taylorfitcoffee.com - @HydraCoffeeHouse - @ilovepearsonsroc -@moka_energy

Mentioned in this episode:

Joe Bean Roasters

Joe Bean Coffee - Coffee that lifts everyone.

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.

Behind the Glass

Podcast and gallery focusing on underrepresented artists utilize the space to amplify their work. Curated by @Richardbcolon @qua.jay. Check out the podcast or join them in person first Fridays at 240 E Main St, Rochester, NY!

Fairport Restaurant Week is set to kick off from October 17th to 24th, bringing together over 30 restaurants in a collaborative effort to highlight the diverse culinary scene of Fairport.

Christine Montroy, who runs the Fairport Food and Drink (@fairportfoodanddrink) Instagram page, and Andy Chen from Chakara Sushi and Bar (@chakarasushi) chat about the origins of this exciting event. They discuss how the idea sprouted from a casual meal at Andy's restaurant and evolved into a community-focused initiative aimed at revitalizing local businesses affected by recent construction projects.

Companies mentioned in this episode:

Great American Wing Company (@greatamericanwingco) - Skips Meat Market (@skipsfairport)

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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.

Mind of Magnus

Check out Mind of Magnus at magnusapollo.com, and leave him factoids at 585-310-2473!

Recorded LIVE in front of an audience during The 2025 Rochester Fringe Festival, Pauly joins a panel of fellow Lunchador podcasts Matt Austin & Chris Lindstrom (Lunchador Founders), Emily Hessney-Lynch (It's A Lot), and Mike Huntone (Punches & Popcorn) for a fun-filled hour of ranking banter.

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.

Food About Town

Food About Town hosted by Chris Lindstrom, focusing on restaurants, food and drink of all kinds, and whatever topics I want to cover!

Joe Bean Coffee - Coffee that lifts everyone.

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This episode is part of the Lunchador partnership with the ESL Rochester Fringe Festival (@rochesterfringe) to preview events you might not know about!

Guest: Dram-o-cracy - Sample four premium, unreleased single barrels from the award-winning Finger Lakes Distilling in this exclusive, insider, tasting experience led by president Brian McKenzie. Set in the Spiegeltent at happy hour, guests will sip, savor, and learn about the whiskey-making process—then cast their vote. The winning whiskey will be laid down and bottled as the official 2026 Fringe Whiskey. Bold spirits, expert guidance, and a Fringe twist: at Dram-o-cracy, every sip—and every vote—counts.

Venue: Spiegeltent

Time: 9/19 @ 5pm

Show Link: https://rochesterfringe.com/tickets-and-shows/dram-o-cracy

Check out RochesterFringe.com for all the events and get the app to able to find events on the fly when you visit.

Mentioned in this episode:

Joe Bean Roasters

Joe Bean Coffee - Coffee that lifts everyone.