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Beyond the Plate

143 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 85 ratings

Join Andrew “Kappy” Kaplan as he sits down in-person with the world’s culinary elite to explore their journey into the industry, their career ups and downs, and the social impact they have made in their community. Every episode will share inspiring stories and anecdotes of what it means to be in today’s bustling hospitality industry, 15 million employees and growing… Beyond the Plate. 

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Chef Marcus Samuelsson (S6/Ep.21)

October 06, 2021 13:00 - 48 minutes - 66.6 MB

Marcus Samuelsson is a chef, restaurateur, author, TV personality and philanthropist. He is behind a number of acclaimed restaurants around the world, including his flagship, Red Rooster Harlem. He’s won multiple James Beard Foundation awards, was champion of Top Chef Masters and Chopped All-Stars and is the head judge of the new show Top Chef Family Style. In this episode, we discuss his journey starting in Ethiopia and what he feels was his most successful day in his professional l...

Beyond the Drink: Omar Yeefoon’s Alivia Cocktail (S6/Ep.20)

September 29, 2021 13:00 - 23 minutes - 33 MB

Omar Yeefoon is a Dallas, TX-based bartender, teacher and mentor of the bar industry. His simple, yet nuanced approach to cocktail creation and service has left a mark on many notable bar programs throughout Dallas and beyond. He’s managed award-winning bars, worked in sales and advocacy and opened his own cocktail bar and restaurant, Shoals Sound & Service. Shoals has earned awards such as “Best Cocktail Bar,” “Best Vegan/Vegetarian Restaurant” and more. In this episode, Omar walks ...

The Modern Mixologist, Tony Abou-Ganim (S6/Ep.19)

September 22, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 92.9 MB

Tony Abou-Ganim is one of the pioneering and leading bar professionals in the world. He has two cocktail books, hosted TV shows and has his own signature branded line of Modern Mixologist bar tools. Tony has designed signature craft cocktails for multiple stadiums and arenas around the country, most recently Allegiant Stadium, home of the Las Vegas Raiders. In this episode, we discuss the cocktail that made him fall in love with bartending, his bartending journey from coast to coast ...

BONUS Episode Cookalong: Cast Iron Spicy Fish Sandwich on a Toasted Garlic Hoagie Roll with 'Christmas' Remoulade and Shrettuce (S6/Ep.18)

September 15, 2021 13:00 - 25 minutes - 34.6 MB

This week, we’re taking a short break from our regular schedule to share a special bonus episode with our friends at Martin’s Famous Potato Rolls, Real Good Fish and Wickles Pickles. Join host, Kappy, in his kitchen as he creates a sandwich combining ingredients from a few of our season’s partners to make a delicious lunch (or dinner). He walks you step-by-step through the recipe so you can literally cook along with him in real time. For the full recipe instructions, visit beyondthep...

Chef Ken Oringer (S6/Ep.17)

September 08, 2021 13:00 - 44 minutes - 60.9 MB

Ken Oringer is a Boston-based chef and owner of Uni, Toro, Coppa and Little Donkey. His restaurants have consistently received rave reviews including “America’s Best New Restaurants,” “Top 50 Restaurants in America” and Oringer himself earning a James Beard Award for Best Chef Northeast. In this episode, we discuss how he helped lay the groundwork for some of America’s most notable restaurants, why teaching and mentoring the next generation of chefs is so important and more. We dive ...

Beyond the Drink: Sadé Stamps’ Nothing Nice Cocktail (S6/Ep.16)

September 01, 2021 13:00 - 16 minutes - 22.9 MB

Sadé Stamps is a bartender based in Oakland, CA. She has curated various bar programs and is currently doing the beverage consulting for Roux 40, Chef Lala Harrison’s highly anticipated Black heritage restaurant/bar soon to open in Oakland. In this episode, we get a full-on cocktail education centered around her love of mixing drinks and creating flavors that exist through the African diasporas. She walks us through a cocktail that was inspired by the Trinidad Sour and the Last Word....

Chef Buddy Valastro (S6/Ep.15)

August 25, 2021 13:00 - 33 minutes - 46.5 MB

Buddy Valastro is a fourth-generation baker who was born into the business owned & operated by his parents. He grew up in Hoboken, New Jersey in an old-fashioned Italian family. You probably know him from the TLC hit series “Cake Boss,” or from visiting one of his many bakery or restaurant locations. In this episode, we talk about his first job in Carlo’s Bakery at age 11, what it was then like taking over the bakery as a 17 year old, how he deals with his anxiety, what he learned ab...

Beyond the Drink: Joseph Jebelean’s Ravishing Rick Rhub (S6/Ep.14)

August 18, 2021 13:00 - 19 minutes - 26.9 MB

Joseph Jebelean is a Miami born and bred bartender. As a student studying biology and chemistry, he washed dishes at P.F. Chang’s until the opportunity arose for him to bartend. We discuss how this experience impacted him and his career in hospitality, what drives his creative process when it comes to naming drinks and how he gives back to the community. Since settling into his calling behind the bar, he has won several cocktail competitions including the coveted title of the best da...

Salt & Straw's Tyler Malek (S6/Ep.13)

August 11, 2021 13:00 - 54 minutes - 75.5 MB

Tyler Malek is the Co-Founder and Head Ice Cream Maker for the Portland-based Salt & Straw Ice Cream. He has created more than 1,000 flavors, which we’re guessing had something to do with why he was selected as one of Forbes 30 Under 30 for “Changing the Way America Eats.” In this episode, we discuss his journey from starting an ice cream cart with his cousin Kim to operating over 20 locations. We touch upon why he is dedicating 20% of his menu to vegan flavors, how Dwayne “The Rock”...

BONUS Episode: Simon Ford of Fords Gin (S6/Ep.12)

August 04, 2021 13:00 - 48 minutes - 66.6 MB

This week, we’re taking a short break from our regular schedule to share a special bonus episode featuring our partner, Fords Gin. We’re joined by the man himself, Simon Ford, to hear more about the journey behind the bottle. If you love a good gin & tonic, negroni or martini… you won’t want to miss this episode. And of course it’s not a Beyond the Plate episode if we don’t talk about social impact and how Fords Gin has given back to the bartending community. Enjoy this episode as we...

Molly Yeh (S6/Ep.11)

July 28, 2021 13:00 - 50 minutes - 69.1 MB

Molly Yeh is a cookbook author, blogger and food TV personality. She is the star of Food Network’s Girl Meets Farm, which celebrates recipes inspired by her Jewish and Chinese heritage with a taste of the Midwest. Yeh is a James Beard Foundation nominee, a daytime Emmy award nominee, an International Association of Culinary Professionals award winner AND has been featured on the coveted Forbes 30 Under 30 list. In this episode, we discuss growing up in the suburbs of Chicago, being a...

Beyond the Drink: Masahiro Urushido’s At-Home Martini (S6/Ep.10)

July 21, 2021 13:00 - 21 minutes - 29.2 MB

Masahiro Urushido is a bartender, Managing Partner and Director of Deliciousness at Katana Kitten, a Japanese-American bar in NYC’s West Village. In 2019, his bar was awarded the titles of Best New American Cocktail Bar and Best New Opening by the World’s 50 Best Bars. That year, they also landed at number 14 in the World’s 50 Best Bars annual ranking. In this episode, Masa walks us through his favorite way to drink gin at home while sharing some of his personal tips and tricks to cr...

Jesse Tyler Ferguson (S6/Ep.09)

July 14, 2021 13:00 - 39 minutes - 53.6 MB

Jesse Tyler Ferguson is a celebrated theater, film and TV star. You most likely know him as “Mitchell Pritchett” on the award-winning ABC comedy Modern Family. He hosted the James Beard Awards in 2017 and 2019 and along with co-author Julie Tanous, released his first cookbook Food Between Friends in 2021. In this episode, we discuss growing up in New Mexico, being a father to a one year old and the reason he decided to write a cookbook. We also discuss his extraordinary advocacy effo...

Beyond the Drink: Jahdé Marley’s I’m Tasting Something Green… (S6/Ep.08)

July 07, 2021 13:00 - 20 minutes - 28.1 MB

Jahdé is a sommelier, bartender and self-proclaimed flavor junkie. In this episode, she walks us through a cocktail popping with green notes. We learn how she is actively working to disrupt the beverage industry from a space of love for people and cultural ownership. Jahdé is involved in her community in a number of ways including being a co-founder of ‘The Ideal Bartender Collective,” serving as co-chair of The Hue Society NY JJL Chapter and more! Enjoy this episode as we go Beyond ...

Chef Nyesha Arrington (S6/Ep.07)

June 30, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 109 MB

Nyesha Arrington was the first female finalist of Bocuse d’Or, the world chef championships. She is a chef, tv personality and entrepreneur who started her career working alongside some of the world’s most renowned chefs. In this episode we dive deep into her childhood and family, lessons she learned from closing two celebrated restaurants, her love of mentorship and how and why she gives back to her community. You will see her soon next to Gordon Ramsay on his new competition series...

Beyond the Drink: Gaby Mlynarczyk’s Rhubarb Strawberry “Pimms” Cup (S6/Ep.06)

June 23, 2021 13:00 - 23 minutes - 32.8 MB

Gaby has been making cocktails for more than twenty years at some of the world’s best bars in the US and UK. Under her direction, her bars have won multiple accolades including “Bar of the Year,” “Best Culinary Cocktail Bar” and “Best Bar Team.” In this episode, the UK native walks us through a conversation with a chef that led her to create this cocktail; blending her love of using culinary ingredients with molecular driven techniques behind the bar. These days, you can find Gaby mi...

Reem Kassis (S6/Ep.05)

June 16, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 83.4 MB

Reem Kassis is a Palestinian writer whose work focuses on the intersection of food with culture, history and politics. She grew up in Jerusalem, obtained her undergraduate and MBA degrees from UPenn and Wharton and her MSc in social psychology from the London School of Economics. She is the author of the best-selling and award-winning cookbooks The Palestinian Table and The Arabesque Table. In this episode we discuss her childhood, why she decided to come to the US, the topic of culi...

Beyond the Drink: Meaghan Dorman’s Pearl Collins (S6/Ep.04)

June 09, 2021 13:00 - 15 minutes - 20.8 MB

Meaghan is an award-winning bartender, educator and curator of bar magic! She is responsible for creating some of the most celebrated bar programs at multiple NYC bars including Raines Law Room, Raines Law Room at the William Hotel, Dear Irving and Dear Irving on Hudson. In this episode, she walks us through one of her favorite seasonal gin cocktails, the Pearl Collins. Additionally, she has done work to benefit No Kid Hungry and City Harvest, and is a co-founder of the NYC chapter o...

Chef Geoffrey Zakarian (S6/Ep.03)

June 02, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 97.2 MB

Geoffrey Zakarian’s cooking career has spanned over 30 years having cooked in some of the greatest restaurants in the world. While he very well may be your Saturday morning entertainment on Food Network’s The Kitchen, in this episode we discuss his journey from Boston to France, and the moment that kickstarted his obsession with dining in Michelin-starred restaurants at a young age (which later turned into his love of being in the kitchen). He and his family constantly use their voic...

Beyond the Drink: Christian “Suzu” Suzuki’s Mikoshi Negroni (S6/Ep.02)

May 26, 2021 13:00 - 25 minutes - 35.1 MB

Suzu is a bartender in the San Francisco Bay Area where he was born and raised. In this episode, he walks us through one of his original cocktails, a Mikoshi Negroni. While having spent much of his childhood and teen years in restaurants and bars that his grandparents owned in Tokyo, we also learn about the impact that his time in Japan had on his career. This celebrated bartender also shares more about his Kagano Pop-Up in Oakland, the stories behind his featured cocktails on the me...

Chef Wolfgang Puck (S6/Ep.01)

May 19, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 97.9 MB

Wolfgang Puck has been a culinary icon for nearly 40 years. Not only is he a chef, but also a restaurateur, TV personality, author, actor and father. In this episode we discuss what it was like to be a young apprentice in Austria and France, how he almost took his own life as a teenager, his journey to the U.S., and what it took to build his culinary empire. Throughout his career, he has done a tremendous amount of work for Meals on Wheels and many other nonprofit organizations. Enjo...

Chef Carla Hall (S5/Ep.20)

February 10, 2021 14:00 - 55 minutes - 76 MB

She is a chef, TV personality, author, podcast host and former model! You might recognize her from her time as a contestant on Bravo’s “Top Chef,” or from her co-hosting the former series “The Chew,” or even as a judge on “Crazy Delicious” (Netflix). Chances are you’ve come across Carla Hall on your tv and have enjoyed her sincere love of food! In this episode, we discuss how bringing lunch to a friend at work in Washington DC kick-started her culinary career, whether she likes being...

Beyond the Drink: Tony Abou-Ganim’s Big Fonzie (S5/Ep.19)

February 06, 2021 01:00 - 13 minutes - 19.1 MB

For our season finale of Beyond the Drink, we’re joined one last time by one of the leading mixology minds in the industry. Tony Abou-Ganim is back and is sharing a signature drink he created for the new Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, NV. If you missed his first two episodes, check out Season 5 / Episode 02 and 10. Enjoy this episode as we go Beyond the Drink… with Tony Abou-Ganim. (cocktail recipe below) Big Fonzie Makes 1 drink   2 ounces Vodka (orange flavored vodka) ½ ounce Cam...

Chef Anne Burrell (S5/Ep.18)

February 03, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 85.2 MB

She is a chef, TV personality, author and passionate teacher. These days Anne Burrell may be most notably known as the host of Worst Cooks in America. In this episode, we discuss her recent engagement, her culinary career throughout Italy and NYC, her competitive side and more. She fights for causes she believes in ranging from feeding hungry kids to her work with the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Enjoy this episode as we go Beyond the Plate… with Chef Anne Burrell. This ep...

BONUS Episode: Keurig Love Blend™ Local Roasters (S5/Ep.17)

January 27, 2021 14:00 - 18 minutes - 24.8 MB

This week, we’re taking a short break from our regular schedule to share a special bonus episode featuring our partners at Keurig. At the start of Covid-19, Keurig decided to collaborate with five local coffee roasters from across the country that had been financially impacted by the pandemic to develop  a new limited edition, Keurig Love Blend™, with proceeds benefiting each roaster involved in its creation. Join us as we discuss their experiences throughout this collaboration, wher...

Beyond the Drink: Caitlin Smith’s (Summer) Sangria (S5/Ep.16)

January 16, 2021 01:00 - 9 minutes - 13.7 MB

Caitlin is back sharing her third and final cocktail of the season and schooling us on sangria! If you missed her first two episodes, check out Season 5 / Episode 04 and 14. Enjoy this episode as we go Beyond the Drink… with Caitlin Smith. (cocktail recipe below) (Summer) Sangria Makes 1 pitcher (large format drink) 1 cup of vodka, such as Deep Eddy Lemon or Peach flavor ½ cup strawberry syrup (recipe below) ½ cup orange juice ½ cup pineapple juice 1 bottle of a crisp dry white win...

Zak Stern (Zak The Baker) (S5/Ep.15)

January 13, 2021 14:00 - 52 minutes - 72.8 MB

He is a baker, craftsman and owner of Zak The Baker in Miami, FL. Zak started baking bread in his friend’s garage with a $2,000 investment and selling it at a local farmer’s market. He quickly outgrew the garage and has not slowed down since. In this episode, we discuss his journey as a kid from Miami to learning and honing his craft around the world. He discusses why he’s turned down dozens of opportunities to expand his business, while focusing on what growth means to him. Enjoy th...

Beyond the Drink: Caitlin Smith’s Warm and Fuzzy (S5/Ep.14)

January 09, 2021 01:00 - 10 minutes - 14.6 MB

Caitlin is back sharing another delicious cocktail. This time, she’s drawing inspiration from the traditional Hot Buttered Rum, using coffee. If you missed her first episode where she breaks down one of the most delicious cocktails we had all year, check out Season 5 / Episode 02. Enjoy this episode as we go Beyond the Drink… with Caitlin Smith. (cocktail recipe below) Warm and Fuzzy Makes 1 Drink This drink is inspired by my New England roots and the classic Hot Buttered Rum cockt...

Chef Michel Nischan (S5/Ep.13)

January 06, 2021 14:00 - 59 minutes - 82.4 MB

He is a chef, author and food equity advocate residing in Fairfield, Connecticut. Michel Nischan has hosted a dinner for the Dalai Lama and owned a restaurant with the late Paul Newman. He is the author of three cookbooks and was honored by the James Beard Foundation as the 2015 “Humanitarian of The Year.” In this episode we discuss his journey into the culinary world and lessons learned working with Hollywood royalty Paul Newman. He is the co-founder of Wholesome Wave, a nonprofit o...

Beyond the Drink: Lynn House’s Bloody Mary (S5/Ep.12)

January 02, 2021 01:00 - 22 minutes - 31.5 MB

Lynn has a long and extensive career in the beverage industry, currently serving as National Spirits Specialist and Portfolio Mixologist for Heaven Hill Brands and Deep Eddy Vodka. She served as Chief Mixologist at Blackbird Restaurant in Chicago, among many other coveted establishments. She’s received numerous accolades throughout her career and was an inaugural member of the Dame Hall of Fame, which celebrates women in the beverage industry. In this episode, she walks us through th...

Chef JJ Johnson (S5/Ep.11)

December 30, 2020 14:00 - 42 minutes - 58.8 MB

He is a chef, dad, author and TV host based in Harlem, NY. JJ Johnson is a James Beard Award-winner for his cookbook “Between Harlem and Heaven: Afro-Asian-American Cooking for Big Nights, Weeknights, and Every Day.” He is the chef/owner of FIELDTRIP restaurant in Harlem (with other locations), which recently received the coveted title as one of the “Best New Restaurants in America” by Esquire magazine. In this episode we discuss the impact a trip to Ghana had on his culinary point o...

Beyond the Drink: Tony Abou-Ganim’s Glogg (S5/Ep.10)

December 26, 2020 01:00 - 16 minutes - 22.6 MB

He’s back for another episode of Beyond the Drink and schooling us in a Hot Toddy-esque drink. Tony Abou-Ganim is one of the pioneering and leading bar professionals in the world. He’s the founder of The Modern Mixologist and the author of two cocktail books. If you missed his first episode, check out Season 5 / Episode 02. Enjoy this episode as we go Beyond the Drink… with Tony Abou-Ganim. (cocktail recipe below) Glogg Makes about 4-6 drinks 8 oz Vodka 1 bottle (750 ml size) dry r...

Beyond the Drink: Tony Abou-Ganim’s Glogg (S5/Ep.010)

December 25, 2020 20:00 - 16 minutes

He’s back for another episode of Beyond the Drink and schooling us in a Hot Toddy-esque drink. Tony Abou-Ganim is one of the pioneering and leading bar professionals in the world. He’s the founder of The Modern Mixologist and the author of two cocktail books. If you missed his first episode, check out Season 5 / Episode 02. Enjoy this episode as we go Beyond the Drink… with Tony Abou-Ganim. (cocktail recipe below) Glogg Makes about 4-6 drinks 8 oz Vodka 1 bottle (750 ml size) dry red wine 1...

Chef Jet Tila (S5/Ep.09)

December 23, 2020 14:00 - 51 minutes - 70.4 MB

He is a chef, restaurateur, TV personality, author, educator and so much more. Jet Tila is internationally celebrated for his culinary expertise. In this episode we discuss how he launched his culinary career by hosting cooking classes in his backyard, how he executes his culinary vision, how he deals with obstacles both in and out of the kitchen, and how his kids and family help keep him grounded. He supports a number of organizations ranging from work with veterans to feeding hungr...

Beyond the Drink: Gui Jaroschy’s Sunshine State of Mind Cocktail (S5/Ep.08)

December 19, 2020 01:00 - 20 minutes - 28.6 MB

Gui is an award-winning beverage pro out of Miami and co-founder of Unfiltered Hospitality (check out last week’s guest for the other half of Unfiltered). He is a partner in Chinola Passion Fruit Liqueur and the beverage guy at Baby Jane Cocktail House and Eatery in Miami. In this episode, he walks us through a drink called Sunshine State of Mind, a vodka-based cocktail he created during his time at Broken Shaker in Miami. He’s joined by business partner Ben Potts (who we heard from ...

Chef Vivian Howard (S5/Ep.07)

December 16, 2020 14:00 - 53 minutes - 73.2 MB

She is a mom, cook, author and tv personality from Deep Run, North Carolina. In this episode we discuss Chef Vivian Howard’s journey growing up on a farm, what she learned in and out of kitchens in NYC, and her move back to Eastern North Carolina (ENC), where she has been shining a national spotlight on the region’s food and culture. Howard shares her ups and downs of her personal and business life and what inspires her to keep going. She is an advocate for ENC, fighting hunger and t...

Beyond the Drink: Ben Potts’ Judge Judy Cocktail (S5/Ep.06)

December 12, 2020 01:00 - 25 minutes - 35 MB

Ben is an award-winning, innovative beverage expert out of Miami. He is the co-owner and creative director of award winning bars The Sylvester and Beaker & Gray, as well as co-founder of Unfiltered Hospitality. In this episode, he does a deep dive on one of the many vodka-based cocktails he created for the menu at Broken Shaker in Miami called Judge Judy. He’s joined by business partner Gui Jaroschy who we’ll hear more from next week. Enjoy this episode as we go Beyond the Drink… wit...

Chef Eli Kulp (S5/Ep.05)

December 09, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 90.2 MB

He is a chef, podcast host and father. In this episode we discuss Chef Eli Kulp’s journey from growing up in a trailer in Washington, through kitchens in NYC and Philadelphia and how a tragic Amtrak crash in 2015 which left him paralyzed, changed his life. Kulp is an advocate for sustainable agriculture and many other causes. Most recently, he was named one of the most influential chefs of the past decade by the Philadelphia Inquirer. Enjoy this episode as we go Beyond the Plate… wit...

Beyond the Drink: Caitlin Smith’s Que Masa? (S5/Ep.04)

December 05, 2020 01:00 - 12 minutes - 17.5 MB

After a recent trip to Austin, TX, we were wow’ed by her creations. Her corn-based cocktail not only leaves no waste behind, it’s freaking delicious! Enjoy this episode as we go Beyond the Drink… with 20-year bar veteran Caitlin Smith. (cocktail recipe below) Que Masa? This cocktail was inspired by heirloom corn used in the restaurant I worked in. There was no waste and every bit of the corn was utilized. The component recipes will yield more product than needed if you are making th...

Chef Michael Symon (S5/Ep.03)

December 02, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 85.2 MB

He is a chef, restaurateur, author, TV personality, philanthropist... and a Cleveland native. You may know him from “The Chew,” from one of the many Food Network shows he’s starred in, or by his infectious laugh. In this episode we discuss how growing up around food helped shape his life and career, and how he and his wife successfully managed to open their first restaurant together, and much, much more. Symon continues to do extraordinary work for people in need in the Cleveland are...

Beyond the Drink: Tony Abou-Ganim’s Luce Del Sol (S5/Ep.02)

November 28, 2020 01:00 - 14 minutes - 20.6 MB

He is one of the pioneering and leading bar professionals in the world. He developed the cocktail program at the Bellagio Las Vegas, creating original cocktails for their 22 bars, and is one of only two Americans to win the Bacardi Martini World Grand Prix. He’s the founder of The Modern Mixologist and the author of two cocktail books. Enjoy this episode as we go Beyond the Drink… with Tony Abou-Ganim. (cocktail recipe below) Luce Del Sol  Makes 1 cocktail 1 ½ oz Grapefruit Vodka ¾ ...

Chef Jacques Pépin (S5/Ep.01)

November 25, 2020 14:05 - 1 hour - 88 MB

He is the winner of sixteen James Beard Awards, a Daytime Emmy Lifetime Achievement Award and author of twenty-nine cookbooks including Jacques Pépin Quick & Simple, A Grandfather's Lessons, and Essential Pépin. He has starred in twelve acclaimed PBS cooking series and was awarded France's highest distinction, the Legion of Honor. In this episode we discuss what it was like cooking for three Heads of State of France, how a near fatal car accident changed his life and the incredible w...

Season 5 Intro of Beyond the Plate (S5/Ep.00)

November 25, 2020 14:00 - 5 minutes - 7.36 MB

Host Andrew “Kappy” Kaplan takes a few minutes to introduce Season 5 of Beyond the Plate. Once again, we’ll be talking with the world’s best chefs, restaurateurs and culinary personalities to hear about their journey into the food and hospitality industry, and how they give back to their communities. Learn what the BtP team has been up to over the past many months with their other podcast, CookTracks, and a project they were involved in with the NYC Wine & Food Festival and the South...

IT'S HERE! Beyond the Plate Presents COOKTRACKS!

May 06, 2020 21:00 - 2 minutes - 3.22 MB

Welcome to CookTracks… a brand new way to cook. Each episode, a celebrated chef or cooking personality will be right along side you…well, in your ear…taking you step by step through a dish or meal, in real time. No recipe reading needed; just have some fun, follow along, and at the end of each episode, you will have made a dish or a meal, from start to finish. CookTracks is now available on your favorite podcast app. For more information, visit http://www.CookTracks.com (www.CookTra...

Chef Grant Achatz’ ‘Hot Potato, Cold Potato’ (S4/Ep.021)

January 22, 2020 13:00 - 6 minutes - 6.05 MB

Chef Grant Achatz walks us through one of the most well known dishes at Alinea, ‘Hot Potato, Cold Potato.’ He shares the moment that inspired this dish and part of the creative process it took to bring it to life. If you missed Achatz’ full episode, check out Season 4/Episode 020 from last week.

Chef Grant Achatz (S4/Ep.020)

January 15, 2020 13:00 - 55 minutes - 64 MB

Chef Grant Achatz is the executive chef and co-owner of Alinea, Next Restaurant, The Aviary cocktail lounge, Roister and St. Clair Supper Club in Chicago, IL. He was named one of Time Magazine’s 100 most influential people, James Beard’s ‘Outstanding Chef of the Year’ 2008 and more. Since 2011, Alinea has been awarded 3 stars in the Michelin guide. During this episode, we discuss how someone at the top of their game handles criticism and what it’s like being a chef diagnosed with ton...

LIVE BONUS Episode - Chef Nancy Silverton (S4/Ep.019)

January 08, 2020 13:00 - 48 minutes - 55.7 MB

This week’s episode is a live recording with Chef Nancy Silverton, which took place at her restaurant, Osteria Mozza in Los Angeles, CA. The interview was part of the Wall Street Journal Plus ‘At the Chef’s Table’ dinner series. We discuss what creativity means to her and why she insists her guests do not bring food to her house when she entertains. She is featured in an episode on Netflix’s “Chef’s Table,” and is active in fundraising for numerous charities, including No Kid Hungry....

BONUS Episode – Rachael Ray’s 'Egg Crepe' (S4/Ep.018)

January 01, 2020 13:00 - 10 minutes - 11.6 MB

Happy New Year! This week, we’re taking a short break from our regularly scheduled interview and bringing you a bonus episode by Rachael Ray. Listen along as she walks us through one of her newest recipe obsessions, an ‘Egg Crepe.' If you’re looking for a last minute New Year’s Day brunch idea (or any day for that matter), here you go! If you missed Rachael’s episodes earlier this season, check out Episodes 003 and 004.

Chef Dan Jacobs’ Cumin Lamb Dumplings (S4/Ep.017)

December 25, 2019 13:00 - 6 minutes - 7.67 MB

This Christmas, we thought what better way to celebrate the holiday than a Jewish chef explaining a Chinese dish! After all, this stereotype does carry some factual findings that date back as early as 1935... Listen as Chef Dan Jacobs walks us through his Cumin Lamb Dumpling recipe; a dish that is on the menu of his Milwaukee restaurant, DanDan. If you missed Dan's full episode, check out Season 4/Episode 016 from last week.

Chef Dan Jacobs (S4/Ep.016)

December 18, 2019 13:00 - 58 minutes - 67.1 MB

Chef Dan Jacobs is the executive chef and owner of DanDan, EsterEv and Fauntleroy in Milwaukee, WI. In 2016, Jacobs was diagnosed with Kennedy’s Disease. During the episode, we learn about how he became a chef, what it’s like cooking with his disease, and how he has channeled his diagnosis to raise funds for Kennedy’s Disease research through cooking. With the support of his business partner Dan Van Rite and his extraordinary staff, they are putting out some of the most delicious foo...

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