Andrew Kaplan

Beyond the Plate

Arts EN ↓ 282 episodes

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.

Author

Andrew Kaplan

Category

Arts

Podcast website

beyondtheplatepodcast.com

Latest episode

Jul 6, 2026

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Episodes

HEARD (030): Charleston's newest market, 'Saturday' sauce, a beer cocktail, Green Bronx Machine, American-made knives, and solo dining. 06.07.2026

In this episode, Kappy shares what’s on his plate at the moment. Links and handles mentioned in this episode: Luther’s Market + Noodle Shop | IG Sababa Foods | IG Stiegl Grapefruit Radler Stephen Ritz | Green Bronx Machine | IG Montana Knife Company | Josh Smith Follow Beyond the Plate on Facebook and X . Follow Kappy on Instagram and X . www.beyondtheplatepodcast.com www.onkappysplate.com

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. 22.06.2026

In this episode, Kappy shares what’s on his plate at the moment. Links and handles mentioned in this episode: Boti Walla | Chef Meherwan Irani | New Book Umma Juice | IG Oatmeal Raisin Cookies | Melissa Clark Humans Who Feed Us | Justice For Migrant Women | Cafe Yaya @yeschefguides | Papa d’Amour Siete Mexican Rice Seasonings Beans is How | NYT article | Schmuck (cacio e pepe beans) | Zarella (gig...

HEARD (028): Motek, tinned vegetables, frozen gin & tonics, food waste solutions, functional cookies, and Team Lemon. 08.06.2026

In this episode, Kappy shares what’s on his plate at the moment. Links and handles mentioned in this episode: Motek | IG Row 7 Seed Co. | Chef Dan Barber Ninja CREAMi | Fords Gin ReFED | Catalytic Grant Fund Grantees Fields Good Functional Cookies | IG Follow Beyond the Plate on Facebook and X . Follow Kappy on Instagram and X . www.beyondtheplatepodcast.com www.onkappysplate.com

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. 26.05.2026

In this episode, Kappy shares what’s on his plate at the moment. Links and handles mentioned in this episode: Darjeeling Express | Asma Khan | The Connaught | Ago Perrone | Giorgio Bargiani | Mountain | Tomos Parry | The Mayfair Chippy Spare | Jeremy Kaye | Adam Kaye Matriark Foods | IG Zimm’s x A-Sha | Andrew Zimmern Follow Beyond the Plate on Facebook and X . Follow Kappy on Instagram and X . ww...

HEARD (026): Gwyneth Paltrow, chocolate’s Brazilian cousin, rice pudding, teaching kitchens, N.America’s best bars, and sushi taste tests. 11.05.2026

In this episode, Kappy shares what’s on his plate at the moment. Links and handles mentioned in this episode: Goop Kitchen | IG | Gwyneth Paltrow | Chef Kim Floresca Figa Foods | IG Instant Pot Rice Pudding recipe | Melissa Clark Teaching Kitchen Collaborative North America's 50 Best Bars | Steve Schneider | Sip & Guzzle Follow Beyond the Plate on Facebook and X . Follow Kappy on Instagram and...

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 27.04.2026

In this episode, Kappy shares what’s on his plate at the moment. Links and handles mentioned in this episode: Lilac Tiger | Chef Zubair Mohajir | Share Our Strength Bite Tuoso | Van Leeuwen | Cafe Panna | Hallie Meyer Soul & Smoke BBQ | Soul & Smoke Foundation What Could Possibly Go Right by Danny Meyer Unreasonable Hospitality: The Field Guide by Will Guidara Take It Personal by David Gru...

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. 13.04.2026

In this episode, Kappy shares what’s on his plate at the moment. Links and handles mentioned in this episode: Sunny’s Steakhouse | IG | Will Thompson | Chef Aaron Brooks Ninja CREAMi | Chris Young video Chef on the Spectrum program | Chef Franklin Becker | Chitarra Pastaria | Chef Ken Oringer Chef Eric Ripert’s Mindful Cooking book | IG *** Salty Chocolate + Tahini Granola 3 cups old-fashioned oat...

HEARD (023): Thai in the Bahamas, tempeh chips, matzah chilaquiles, ending childhood hunger, desserts for one(!), and the bottom of a tortilla chip bag. 30.03.2026

In this episode, Kappy shares what’s on his plate at the moment. Links and handles mentioned in this episode: Ko Sa Wan | Ian Kittichai | Atlantis Mamame Tempeh Chips | IG @jewishfood | Matzah Chilaquiles Billy Bearing Witness | Billy Shore | Share Our Strength Broma Bakery | IG | Sweet Tooth Cookbook Follow Beyond the Plate on Facebook and X . Follow Kappy on Instagram and X . www.beyondtheplatep...

HEARD (022) (Bonus): Expo West highlights - brand collaborations, standout founders, and what tasted great 16.03.2026

In this special bonus episode of HEARD, Kappy shares insights from Expo West - the natural and organic CPG industry’s biggest event. He joins Ilana Shenitzer , EVP of Consumer Brands at Ruder Finn , to talk about the brands, collaborations, founders, and food products that stood out on the show floor. Links and handles mentioned in this episode: Cloud 23 | Cravings | Caliwater | Once Upon A Farm P...

HEARD (021): A new Hollywood restaurant, 3 farm daughters, sous vide egg bites, Expo West, Nassau Paradise Island Wine & Food Festival, and bone broth. 02.03.2026

In this episode, Kappy shares what’s on his plate at the moment. Links and handles mentioned in this episode: The Benjamin Hollywood | IG 3 Farm Daughters Sous Vide Egg Bites Expo West Nassau Paradise Island Wine & Food Festival Brodo | Chef Marco Canora Follow Beyond the Plate on Facebook and X . Follow Kappy on Instagram and X . www.beyondtheplatepodcast.com www.onkappysplate.com

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. 16.02.2026

In this episode, Kappy shares what’s on his plate at the moment. Links and handles mentioned in this episode: Puerto Sagua Restaurant Shared Cultures | IG NY Times Slow Cooker Hoisin Garlic Chicken | Sarah DiGregorio Jamie Oliver BtP Episode | Jamie Oliver SOBEWFF Cutino Sauce Co. | Cutino IG | Ouilmette Spice Company Follow Beyond the Plate on Facebook and X . Follow Kappy on Instagram and X . ww...

Chef Jamie Oliver: The Side of Him You’ve Never Really Heard From (S12/Ep.20) 11.02.2026

For our season finale, we're excited to welcome Jamie Oliver - one of the most recognized chefs in the world and a global food icon who’s used his platform to educate, advocate, and inspire. In this episode, Kappy sits down with this legend to trace his extraordinary journey: from growing up in a rural English pub kitchen (literally) to transforming food education and policy across the globe. They...

Chef Evan Funke: How Discipline - and a Plane Ticket - Changed His Life (S12/Ep.19) 04.02.2026

Evan Funke is a chef, restaurateur, author, and torchbearer of Italian culinary tradition. Known for his obsessive dedication to pasta, he’s behind some of the most celebrated restaurants in LA and beyond. In this episode, we talk about the power of mentorship, the tension between preserving heritage and forging new paths, and why Evan chose a harder, more disciplined road in his craft. He shares...

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. 02.02.2026

In this episode, Kappy shares what’s on his plate at the moment. Links and handles mentioned in this episode: Milli by Metric | Metric Coffee | IG Souper Cubes Combustion Inc. Too Good To Go | IG How Full Is Your Bucket? For Kids | Chef Gavin Kaysen | Daniel’s Dream | Chef Daniel Humm Follow Beyond the Plate on Facebook and X . Follow Kappy on Instagram and X . www.beyondtheplatepodcast.com www.on...

Jessica Secrest/@applesauceandadhd (LIVE) The ADHD Mom Who Built a 10M+ Following by Being Herself (S12/Ep.18) 28.01.2026

Jessica Secrest is a mom, content creator, and now cookbook author who’s built a deeply loyal following by doing one thing: showing up as herself. We sat down for a live conversation at Everybody’s Coffee/The Book Cellar in Chicago to talk about her new book, Of Course It’s Good! , and the unexpected journey that led her from packing lunches for her son to becoming a viral force across TikTok, Fac...

Beyond the Drink: Christine Kim Doesn’t Care What You Order - She Just Wants You Happy (S12/Ep.17) 21.01.2026

Christine Kim is a Washington, DC-based bartender and the newly crowned U.S. Bartender of the Year at the Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards. She shares the journey that began with her first restaurant job at just 13 years old, and how her path ultimately led to becoming a partner and Beverage Director of one of the country’s most celebrated neighborhood bars. We discuss how her background in f...

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. 19.01.2026

In this episode, Kappy shares what’s on his plate at the moment. Links and handles mentioned in this episode: Bar Tutto | Chef Joe Flamm | day off group | Share Our Strength/No Kid Hungry Eleven City Diner | IG PB Banana Oatmeal Bars | Erin Lives Whole | IG Littlefoot Ventures Adam Mesnick/Deli Board | BtP Episode | Siete Foods The Neighborhood Hotel This episode is brought to you by Siete Foods ....

Chef Grant Achatz (Re-Release): How to Chase the Impossible - Even When Everything’s at Stake (S12/Ep.16) 14.01.2026

Note: This episode was originally released in 2020 and is being re-shared due to its continued relevance and listener response. It reflects the business context at the time of recording. Grant Achatz is the Creative Director & Co-Owner of The Alinea Group. Named one of TIME Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People in the world and a multi-time James Beard Award winner, Grant’s story goes far bey...

Adam Mesnick (Deli Board): He Quit Banking to Build One of the Best Sandwich Shops in America (S12/Ep.15) 07.01.2026

Adam Mesnick is the “Chairman of the Board” and founder behind Deli Board in San Francisco - a place that’s built a cult following with chefs, tech execs, and loyal regulars alike. With a career that started in mortgage banking, Adam made the leap to professional cooking in his mid-30s, fueled by a lifelong passion for food and a deep respect for hospitality. In this episode, he shares how Deli Bo...

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. 22.12.2025

In this episode, Kappy shares what’s on his plate at the moment. Links and handles mentioned in this episode: hani's bakery + café | Miro Uskokovic | Shilpa Uskokovic | Daniel Alvarez | Jake Cohen BtP episode Bionaturae Sourdough Pasta | Rachael Ray Dimmi Dimmi Corner Italian | Chef Matt Eckfeld | Cornerstone Restaurant Group Janie’s Life Changing Baked Goods | Janie’s ig La Boîte × Éclat Chocolat...

Beyond the Drink: How Kevin Armstrong Built One of the Most Respected Bars in the World (S12/Ep.14) 17.12.2025

Kevin Armstrong is a celebrated bartender, bar owner, educator, and author based in East London. His neighborhood bar has become a global destination - thanks in part to its daily-changing cocktail menu and one of the most thoughtfully trained teams in the business. In this episode, Kevin shares why he believes great bars are built on great experiences, not just great drinks, and how he empowers h...

Jake Cohen: How Hosting Dinner Parties Changed Everything (S12/Ep.013) 10.12.2025

Jake Cohen is a two-time bestselling cookbook author, culinary content creator, and unapologetic dinner party enthusiast. In this episode, he shares how a childhood curiosity for hosting dinner parties and Shabbat dinners became a lifelong passion for bringing people together around the table. From CIA to food media, Jake opens up about his path through fine dining, his strategic career shifts, an...

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. 08.12.2025

In this episode, Kappy shares what’s on his plate at the moment.  Links and handles mentioned in this episode: Vitamix Immersion Blender and Attachments | IG Instant Pot Pressure Cooker | mine Beyond the Drink x Alexis Soler Mac Knives | Professional Series Chef Joel Gamoran | Homemade | ReFED Food Waste Solutions Summit Follow Beyond the Plate on Facebook and X . Follow Kappy on Instagram an...

Beyond the Drink: How Miami Native Alexis Soler Became a Pioneer in Nashville’s Bar Scene (S12/Ep.12) 03.12.2025

Alexis Soler made the leap from Miami’s high-energy bar world to a Nashville that looked very different from the city we know today. In this conversation, she shares how that move shaped her creatively and opened the door to building some of Nashville’s most thoughtful and dynamic hospitality experiences. We explore her process for developing cocktails, her growing passion for design, and her love...

Vaughn Vreeland (LIVE): The Story Behind NYT’s Cookie Book Everyone’s Talking About (S12/Ep.11) 26.11.2025

Vaughn Vreeland is a writer, recipe developer, and video series host for NYT Cooking - and the co-creator behind the wildly popular Cookie Week. We sat down for a live conversation at The Book Cellar in Chicago to talk about his journey from bakery counter to bylines, and how he brings joy and intention to everything he creates. Vaughn shares the inspiration behind COOKIES , the new book he curate...

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