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Beyond the Plate

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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08:06

HEARD (017): pistachio halva rice krispie treat,...

Beyond the Plate ·

2025/12/22

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 episodeBionaturae Sourdough Pasta | Rachael RayDimmi Dimmi Corner Italian | Chef Matt Eckfeld | Cornerstone Restaurant Group Janie’s Life Changing Baked Goods | Janie’s igLa Boîte × Éclat Chocolate Bars | Christopher Curtain | Lior Lev Sercarz (limited edition)The Chef’s Press | IGTacolate | Tyler

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21:42

Beyond the Drink: How Kevin Armstrong Built One of...

Beyond the Plate ·

2025/12/17

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 his staff to lead with both creativity and consistency. He also highlights his involvement with

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01:00:49

Jake Cohen: How Hosting Dinner Parties Changed...

Beyond the Plate ·

2025/12/10

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, and the intentionality behind every step of his new book Dinner Party Animal. He talks about building a

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11:16

HEARD (016): immersion blenders, pressure cookers,...

Beyond the Plate ·

2025/12/08

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 | IGInstant Pot Pressure Cooker | mineBeyond the Drink x Alexis SolerMac Knives | Professional SeriesChef Joel Gamoran | Homemade | ReFED Food Waste Solutions SummitFollow Beyond the Plate on Facebook and X.Follow Kappy on Instagram and X.www.beyondtheplatepodcast.comwww.onkappysplate.com

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21:05

Beyond the Drink: How Miami Native Alexis Soler...

Beyond the Plate ·

2025/12/03

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 of pushing herself - whether that’s opening a new food and beverage concept or climbing mountains

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39:17

Vaughn Vreeland (LIVE): The Story Behind NYT’s Cookie...

Beyond the Plate ·

2025/11/26

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 curated for NYT Cooking. Whether you're a seasoned home baker or a total beginner, there are plenty of recipes

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08:28

HEARD (015): A ‘London-Italian’ restaurant, soy...

Beyond the Plate ·

2025/11/24

In this episode, Kappy shares what’s on his plate at the moment.Links and handles mentioned in this episode:Motorino London | Stevie Parle | Luke AhearneChef Liv’s Soy Sauce | HEYDOH Soy SauceCookies book | Vaughn VreelandChicago Chefs CookPalate Palette | The Taste Curators | Lish Steiling | Abbey CookHedley & Bennett corduroy collection | Ellen BennettFollow Beyond the Plate on Facebook and X.Follow Kappy on Instagram and X.www.beyondtheplatepodcast.comwww.onkappysplate.com

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28:11

Beyond the Drink: Simon Ford Has Seen It All. Here’s...

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2025/11/19

Simon Ford is one of the most respected voices in the spirits and cocktails industry - and a true steward of gin culture. In this episode, he returns to the pod and shares the story behind the second-ever release of Fords Sloe Gin, a centuries-old English tradition made by steeping wild sloes in gin. We cover some exciting things happening around the world in bars, including the martini (or rather, the size), savory cocktails, and the small details that leave lasting impressions in hospitality

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48:50

Chef Leah Cohen: She Stopped Cooking Other People’s...

Beyond the Plate ·

2025/11/12

Leah Cohen is the chef, author, and Top Chef alum behind NYC’s Pig & Khao. From delivering pizzas as a teen to training in Michelin-starred kitchens around the world, she carved her path the old-school way - through hustle, honesty, and a whole lot of rice. In this episode, Leah opens up about how traveling through Southeast Asia became the turning point that shaped the food she makes today. She also shares what it’s like building a career alongside motherhood. While still running a restaurant,

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09:26

HEARD (014): A Mexican restaurant in New Orleans,...

Beyond the Plate ·

2025/11/10

In this episode, Kappy shares what’s on his plate at the moment.Links and handles mentioned in this episode:Acamaya | Chef Ana Castro | Lydia CastroBeaterBladeClean Plate ClubShare Our Strength | Feeding America | Hunger Free America | Food Bank Finder | Hunger Hotline | Volunteer InfoThe Blue Food Cookbook | Andrew Zimmern | Barton Seaver | Iain McPherson BtD EpisodeFrom Roy Panettone | IGFollow Beyond the Plate on Facebook and X.Follow Kappy on Instagram and

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19:11

Beyond the Drink: Iain McPherson Studied Gelato -...

Beyond the Plate ·

2025/11/05

Iain McPherson is one of the most respected people in the bar world today - and his story starts in a lucid dream. He was recently named Best International Bar Mentor, while his bar took home awards for Best International Bar Team and World’s Best Cocktail Menu at the Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, Iain has reimagined what’s possible behind the bar, pioneering freezing techniques that have inspired bartenders around the globe. He shares how studying at Gelato

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01:05:41

Kevin Boehm: He Built 46 Restaurants - Then He Had To...

Beyond the Plate ·

2025/10/29

Kevin Boehm is the Co-CEO and Co-Founder of Boka Restaurant Group, which has opened more than 46 restaurants over the past 30 years. In this episode, Kevin opens up about the journey behind his deeply personal new memoir, The Bottomless Cup - a story rooted in resilience, identity, and the pursuit of authenticity. We discuss his path from growing up in Springfield, IL, to living in his car in Florida, to co-building one of the most respected restaurant groups in the country - all while exploring how

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09:12

HEARD (013): A Chophouse in NJ, cookies in...

Beyond the Plate ·

2025/10/27

In this episode, Kappy shares what’s on his plate at the moment.Links and handles mentioned in this episode:Capon’s Chop House | Josh Capon IGPink Door Cookies | Matt Rice IGstevescookssomething smash dumplings IG postBoogie Down Bronx Honey IG | Ceres Food Film Festival | Ceres IGKevin Boehm IG | The Bottomless Cup bookFly Fish Club | Fly Fish IG | Papa d’Amour | Papa d’Amour IG | Dominique Ansel | Mommy Pai’s | Bar Snack | Iain Griffiths IG | Schmuck IG | Moe Aljaff IG | Leo’s Bagels IG |

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36:39

Beyond the Drink: How Mr. Lyan Is Redefining What...

Beyond the Plate ·

2025/10/22

Ryan Chetiyawardana, known globally as Mr. Lyan, is not your average bartender - he’s a boundary-pushing innovator whose work continues to reshape how we think about food, drink, and connection. From his early days in kitchens to launching award-winning bars around the world, Ryan shares how curiosity, collaboration, and care are at the heart of everything he does. We talk about what it means to build spaces that are welcoming, sustainable, and deeply intentional - and how hospitality becomes a way

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51:10

Asma Khan: She Was Told She’d Never Matter - Then She...

Beyond the Plate ·

2025/10/15

Asma Khan is the chef and changemaker behind Darjeeling Express, the London restaurant powered by an all-female kitchen of home cooks. Born into Indian royalty but made to feel invisible, she rose from an uncelebrated daughter to become one of the most powerful voices in food - earning a spot on TIME’s 100 Most Influential People and captivating millions through her Chef’s Table episode. In this episode, Asma shares how she built a restaurant without formal training and uses her platform to honor

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09:36

HEARD (012): A Ukrainian Cafe, fancy snacks, a...

Beyond the Plate ·

2025/10/13

In this episode, Kappy shares what’s on his plate at the moment.Links and handles mentioned in this episode:Abrah Bakery & Daily Bistro IG | Soloway Coffee IGMartie IGRachael Ray IG | NYC Wine & Food Festival IG | Burger BashOne Love Community Fridge IGSiti | Franklin Barbecue | Rockman | Desnudo | KG BBQFritosFollow Beyond the Plate on Facebook and X.Follow Kappy on Instagram and X.www.beyondtheplatepodcast.comwww.onkappysplate.com

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21:16

Beyond the Drink: How Abe Vucekovich Turns Chaos into...

Beyond the Plate ·

2025/10/08

Abe Vucekovich is one of Chicago’s most imaginative bartenders, known for bringing storytelling and creativity to his cocktails. After nearly a decade at The Violet Hour, Abe now leads the bar programs at The Meadowlark and Friends of Friends - where each menu tells a story. In this episode, he shares how his background in writing influences his approach to drink design, why collaboration fuels his creativity, and how he’s using his platform to make sustainability more accessible behind the bar. Abe

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49:18

Chef Gavin Kaysen: The Hard Truth About Success in...

Beyond the Plate ·

2025/10/01

Gavin Kaysen is a two-time James Beard Award winner, a former Bocuse d'Or competitor, and a true force behind Minneapolis’ rising culinary scene - but his story is about far more than accolades. In this episode, Gavin opens up about his early childhood influences and how a sandwich shop taught him the power of hospitality. He shares the story of a bold cold-call to Gordon Ramsay, and lessons he learned under Chef Daniel Boulud’s mentorship. He also shares how he’s passing on those lessons -

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08:32

HEARD (011): Coffee in Philly, Roman-style fish...

Beyond the Plate ·

2025/09/29

In this episode, Kappy shares what’s on his plate at the moment.Links and handles mentioned in this episode:Rival Bros Coffee | Rival Bros ig | Jonathan AdamsMaine Garum Co | Dave Arnold Beyond the Drink episodeFilipino Meatball Recipe | Sarima CafeSt. Benevolence Rum IG | Innovating Health InternationalJake Cohen | Dinner Party Animal bookChristian Petroni | Parm to Table bookBeyond the Drink premiere episodeThis episode is brought to you by Mill - the sleek, odorless food recycler for your home

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36:37

Beyond the Drink: How Dave Arnold Redefined What a...

Beyond the Plate ·

2025/09/24

In this season's first Beyond the Drink episode, Kappy sits down with Dave Arnold - an inventor, bar owner, author, and one of the most influential figures in the modern bar world. Known for challenging conventional thinking, Dave reflects on the early days of modernist techniques and how they’ve become common practice behind bars today. From shaping how bartenders think about drinks to his role as an educator and mentor, Dave shares stories and insights on the evolution of cocktail culture. Enjoy

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