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Beyond the Plate

Andrew Kaplan

Join Andrew “Kappy” Kaplan as he sits down in-person with the world’s culinary elite to explore their journey into the food industry and the social impact they have made in their community. Every episode will share inspiring stories of what it means to be in today’s hospitality industry.

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290 episodes

  1. HEARD (038): A sandwich shop in NYC, a fiber bar from an ice cream legend, a wedding cookbook, turning food waste into energy, another one for Chicago’s pizza list, soup season, and getting kids to try new flavors. 12:07
  2. HEARD (037): Caribbean in Austin, another cookie (worth it), bottom-of-the-jar peanut sauce, a cookie potluck for No Kid Hungry, the Welcome Conference, and cacio e pepe mayo. 10:38
  3. HEARD (036): A modern Jewish deli in LA, Daniel Humm's new meal kit, Giada's Caprese pasta, a farm stop in an old gas station, a kids' cooking class built around books, and cereal out of a cup. 9:23
  4. HEARD (035): An all-day Miami bar from some industry powerhouses, a bottled cocktail born at Matsuhisa, Calabrian chili wings, a free meal for culinary students, cutting boards, a new cookie book, and what I've been putting on my bagel. 13:30
  5. HEARD (034): New sushi in Boston, stainless steel plates for kids, pb balls, the Obama Center's first food program, hot dogs (another rant), Chef Alex Stupak's videos, and roasted watermelon seeds. 12:21
  6. HEARD (033): Ramen, Brazil nuts, sheet pan pancakes, beans (again), how to slice skirt steak, the back label of a wine bottle, and an INSANE dishwasher stat. 11:53
  7. HEARD (032): Greek food, Philly cheesesteak jerky, Nicole Ryan's banana bread, feeding kids, chef tips, a new food podcast, and Tales of the Cocktail winners. 11:58
  8. HEARD (031): A Hotel in Bentonville, Cougar Gold Cheese, Mango Chicken, Sweet Corn Ice Cream, Fettuccine Alfredo, and restaurants that give back. 12:11
  9. HEARD (030): Charleston's newest market, 'Saturday' sauce, a beer cocktail, Green Bronx Machine, American-made knives, and solo dining. 11:55
  10. HEARD (029): Indian street food in Charlotte, a Korean-inspired juice for kids, oatmeal raisin cookies, the humans who feed us, soft serve, rice seasoning, and why beans deserve more attention. 13:53
  11. HEARD (028): Motek, tinned vegetables, frozen gin & tonics, food waste solutions, functional cookies, and Team Lemon. 10:08
  12. HEARD (027): Best bites from 48 hours in London, 2 brothers with a smart play for ground beef, baked beans, upcycled food, Andrew Zimmern’s new noodles, and lemonade stands. 15:32
  13. HEARD (026): Gwyneth Paltrow, chocolate’s Brazilian cousin, rice pudding, teaching kitchens, N.America’s best bars, and sushi taste tests. 9:27
  14. HEARD (025): Lilac Tiger, Mango Sticky Rice, Wagyu Chuck Roast, Soul & Smoke Foundation, non-cookbook books, Chris Bianco’s tee shirt, and kids in the kitchen 13:29
  15. HEARD (024): A steakhouse in Miami, watermelon slushies, tahini granola, chefs rallying for autistic individuals, Eric Ripert’s new cookbook, and sweet and sour chicken. 11:23
  16. HEARD (023): Thai in the Bahamas, tempeh chips, matzah chilaquiles, ending childhood hunger, desserts for one(!), and the bottom of a tortilla chip bag. 8:36
  17. HEARD (022) (Bonus): Expo West highlights - brand collaborations, standout founders, and what tasted great 31:33
  18. HEARD (021): A new Hollywood restaurant, 3 farm daughters, sous vide egg bites, Expo West, Nassau Paradise Island Wine & Food Festival, and bone broth. 7:39
  19. HEARD (020): Cuban classics, farm-to-ferment miso, slow cooker rules, Jamie Oliver on change, South Beach Wine & Food Festival, and a hot sauce reset. 8:10
  20. Chef Jamie Oliver: The Side of Him You’ve Never Really Heard From (S12/Ep.20) 51:52
  21. Chef Evan Funke: How Discipline - and a Plane Ticket - Changed His Life (S12/Ep.19) 1:02:57
  22. HEARD (019): corn mocha, ice cube molds for soup, basic roast(ed) chicken, 1/2 price food, 2 children's books recommended by chefs, and restocking your pantry. 8:23
  23. Jessica Secrest/@applesauceandadhd (LIVE) The ADHD Mom Who Built a 10M+ Following by Being Herself (S12/Ep.18) 44:51
  24. Beyond the Drink: Christine Kim Doesn’t Care What You Order - She Just Wants You Happy (S12/Ep.17) 18:31
  25. HEARD (018): an all-day Italian café in Chicago, a delicious bloody mary mix, PB Banana Oatmeal Bars, food waste, SANDWICHES, a new kind of hotel experience, and spices. 7:59
  26. Chef Grant Achatz (Re-Release): How to Chase the Impossible - Even When Everything’s at Stake (S12/Ep.16) 47:36
  27. Adam Mesnick (Deli Board): He Quit Banking to Build One of the Best Sandwich Shops in America (S12/Ep.15) 59:08
  28. HEARD (017): pistachio halva rice krispie treat, sourdough pasta, chef’s press, Chicago style “Italian Beef” carpaccio, pie crust cookies, a chocolate bar collab, and fancy choco tacos. 8:06
  29. Beyond the Drink: How Kevin Armstrong Built One of the Most Respected Bars in the World (S12/Ep.14) 21:42
  30. Jake Cohen: How Hosting Dinner Parties Changed Everything (S12/Ep.013) 1:00:49
  31. HEARD (016): immersion blenders, pressure cookers, brand values, what knives I use, Chef Joel Gamoran, buy someone a restaurant gift certificate, and frozen charleston chews. 11:16
  32. Beyond the Drink: How Miami Native Alexis Soler Became a Pioneer in Nashville’s Bar Scene (S12/Ep.12) 21:05
  33. Vaughn Vreeland (LIVE): The Story Behind NYT’s Cookie Book Everyone’s Talking About (S12/Ep.11) 39:17
  34. HEARD (015): A ‘London-Italian’ restaurant, soy sauceS, cookies, Chicago Chefs Cook, taste curators, corduroy aprons, and SHARPEN YOUR KNIVES. 8:28
  35. Beyond the Drink: Simon Ford Has Seen It All. Here’s What Still Surprises Him. (S12/Ep.10) 28:11
  36. Chef Leah Cohen: She Stopped Cooking Other People’s Food - and Found Her Culinary Voice (S12/Ep.09) 48:50
  37. HEARD (014): A Mexican restaurant in New Orleans, stand mixer attachment, cookie bar recipe, SNAP, a new seafood cookbook, panettone, and a vinaigrette. 9:26
  38. Beyond the Drink: Iain McPherson Studied Gelato - Then Became One of the World’s Best Bartenders (S12/Ep.08) 19:11
  39. Kevin Boehm: He Built 46 Restaurants - Then He Had To Do the Real Work (S12/Ep.07) 1:05:41
  40. HEARD (013): A Chophouse in NJ, cookies in Nashville, smash dumplings, Bronx honey, a new memoir, my NYC recap, and rice cookers. 9:12
  41. Beyond the Drink: How Mr. Lyan Is Redefining What Hospitality Can Be (S12/Ep.06) 36:39
  42. Asma Khan: She Was Told She’d Never Matter - Then She Changed the Game (S12/Ep.05) 51:10
  43. HEARD (012): A Ukrainian Cafe, fancy snacks, a Rachael Ray hot dog recipe, community fridges, my Austin food recap, and Fritos. 9:36
  44. Beyond the Drink: How Abe Vucekovich Turns Chaos into Creativity Behind the Bar (S12/Ep.04) 21:16
  45. Chef Gavin Kaysen: The Hard Truth About Success in the Restaurant World (S12/Ep.03) 49:18
  46. HEARD (011): Coffee in Philly, Roman-style fish sauce, Filipino meatballs, Haitian rum, 2 new cookbook recs, and our Beyond the Drink premiere. 8:32
  47. Beyond the Drink: How Dave Arnold Redefined What a Cocktail Could Be (S12/Ep.02) 36:37
  48. Chef Enrique Olvera: He Helped Put Mexico on the Culinary Map - But That’s Not What Drives Him (S12/Ep.01) 43:49
  49. HEARD (010): A Mexican restaurant in Tulsa, a food recycler for your home (Mill), Vegan Peanut Soup, The Chefs’ Manifesto, Chef Enrique Olvera, Food & Wine 2025 Best New Chefs, and Spicy Honey. 9:30
  50. HEARD (009): Siti Austin, wild blueberries, a ChatGPT recipe, have a plant®️, Complex’s new L.A. food fest, and buttered noodles. 9:29