About this episode
The episode celebrates reaching 1000 downloads by discussing Rochester's food scene and reminiscing about local culture and media.
Tonight on FOP! We celebrate achieving 1000 downloads the only way we can - by ripping into Rochester's rottenness and fawning over the food. We reminisce: B&W television (Marc still owns one) Local TV news and their anchors "500 Anytime Minutes" Mike's HS nickname Back when life was finite and manageable "Mister Food" on local cable We discuss: The Shamrock Shake Italian grandparents cooking on YouTube (Look up Chef Pasquale and Grandma Gina!) Mike's meatball birthday party Meatloaf vs meatballs Pasta Fazool - what is the best broth consistency? "Game worn" Josh Allen Buffalo wing sauce bibs Mike's Florida trip - what he ate and how he watched WROC-TV8 on the beach We review: Gia's and Fairfield's - pillars of Italian greatness on the east side Featured Dish: Gia's Artichoke French Phillips Seafood in Newark, NJ Airport Centric Hots in Kodak Park (diced peppers and onions! what a genius idea) Coco Garden Malaysian Restaurant in Henrietta Mike brings the articles: Canada's Open Home Program: Food brings people together What one guy did when he received his Doordash of Steak Tartar "Per Tutti" Italian kids school in LI Top 2 cheapest NY cities by median home sale prices - but…
People in this episode
Hosts: Dr. Mike Brondon, Marc
Topics covered
- food
- local culture
- Rochester
- Italian cuisine
- travel experiences
- media nostalgia
Keywords
- Rochester food
- Shamrock Shake
- Italian cooking
- meatballs
- Pasta Fazool
- WROC-TV8
- Gia's Artichoke French
- Florida trip
- New York taxes
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: WROC-TV8
Books & works: Mister Food
Places: Rochester, Florida, Newark, NJ, Kodak Park, Henrietta, New York, LI
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