Beyond the Plate

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 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.Â

Episodes

January 22, 2020 6 mins

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.

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For our Season 4 finale, we sat with Chef Grant Achatz. 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, one of Food and Wine Magazine's 'Best New Chefs' 2002 and more. Since 2011, Alinea has been awarded 3 stars in the ...

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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. Silverton is the co-owner of Pizzeria Mozza, Osteria Mozza, Mozza2Go and chi SPACCA. She has received numerous accolades including a James Beard Foundation award for "Outstanding Chef," and was named one of...

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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. 

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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.

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December 18, 2019 58 mins

Chef Dan Jacobs is the executive chef and owner of DanDan, EsterEv and Fauntleroy in Milwaukee, WI. He has been nominated twice for a James Beard Award in the Best Chef: Midwest category (2018 and 2019). In 2016, the same year he opened DanDan, 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...

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Chef Stephanie Izard walks us through her version of the traditional Peruvian dish, Lomo Saltado. She shares her spin on this classic at her newest Peruvian-inspired restaurant, Cabra. If you missed Izard's full episode, check out Season 4/Episode 014 from last week.

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December 4, 2019 64 mins

Chef Stephanie Izard is the Chef/Partner of famed Chicago restaurants Girl & the Goat, Little Goat, Duck Duck Goat, Cabra and more. She is the winner of Top Chef Season 4 (and was named fan favorite); she won a James Beard Award for Best Chef Great Lakes; was named one of Food & Wine Magazine's "Best New Chefs"; and won Food Network's Iron Chef Gauntlet, later to be named an Iron Chef. We discuss her journey in the food wor...

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Chef Matt Orlando walks us through a pasta dish that he and his wife cook regularly at home. Appropriately titled (by the two of them) "Old Faithful," he promises that the combination of ingredients is unbelievable and may quickly become a household favorite. If you missed Matt's full episode, check out Season 4/Episode 012 from last week.

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November 20, 2019 82 mins

Chef Matt Orlando is the Head Chef/Owner of Amass Restaurant and Broaden & Build in Copenhagen. He has worked for some of the best chefs and restaurants in the world including Aureole, Le Bernardin, Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons, The Fat Duck, Noma, Per Se and more. Amass was organically certified in 2016, ensuring 90 - 100% of the food and beverages served at his restaurant are organic and free of pesticides. We discuss his point...

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Danny Meyer walks us through one of the only dishes that has been on the menu at Union Square Cafe since day 1 – Fried Calamari. He shares the background story and inspiration on this longstanding USC dish. If you missed Danny's full episode, check out Season 4/Episode 010 from last week.

 

 

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November 6, 2019 38 mins

We caught up with Danny Meyer on his way back from a Cubs/Cards game in Chicago. Meyer is the CEO of Union Square Hospitality Group and the founder of Shake Shack. Hear about his journey from the Midwest to NYC, his career ups and downs, and some of his top management pieces of advice. Danny, his restaurants and chefs, have earned an unprecedented 28 James Beard Awards and Danny himself has been included on the TIME 100 list of the...

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This week, we take a short break from our scheduled interviews with a bonus episode featuring our presenting sponsor, Martin's Famous Potato Rolls. Join host, Kappy, as he gets a rare behind-the-scenes look at the Food Network and Cooking Channel NYC Wine & Food Festival Burger Bash. He talks with four of the twenty-three participating chefs and gets some pro tips for you to take back to your own kitchen.

 

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October 23, 2019 14 mins

Chef Dan Giusti walks us through a dish he's made over 100 times - Pasta Aglio, Olio e Peperoncino – garlic, oil and chili pasta. This is one of his favorite things to cook and eat. If you missed Dan's full episode, check out Season 4/Episode 007 from last week.

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October 16, 2019 78 mins

Chef Dan Giusti is the Founder of Brigaid, a school food company that is rethinking the way we choose to feed our nation's kids. Prior to that, Giusti served as the Head Chef of Noma in Copenhagen, Denmark for three years - one of the best restaurants in the world. Dan's work with Brigaid has been featured on CBS Sunday Morning, Today Show and more. Tune in as we talk about what it's like going from cooking at one of the ...

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Kappy asks Antoni, "Polish ham or French ham?"…and the rest is history. Hear the detailed explanation of Antoni's father's Ham Sandwich. If you missed Antoni's full episode, check out Season 4/Episode 005 from last week.

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October 2, 2019 36 mins

Antoni Porowski is the food & wine connoisseur on Netflix's Queer Eye. Originally from Canada, he worked in restaurants in Montreal and NYC before joining the Fab Five. We discuss his journey into the world of food, his recent NY Times Best Seller, Antoni in the Kitchen and the NYC restaurant he is part owner of, The Village Den. His commitment to social impact and giving back is nothing short of amazing!

 

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September 25, 2019 7 mins

Host, Kappy, writes down five ingredients and challenges Rachael Ray to make up a recipe on the spot for an opportunity for you to hear how her creative mind thinks in real time! If you missed Rachael Ray's full episode, check out Season 4/Episode 003 from last week.

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September 18, 2019 32 mins

Rachael Ray joins us for the second time on #btplatepodcast. During this episode, we spend "30 Minutes" (get it?!) talking about what inspired her brand new cookbook, RR50; a little about a new project she's involved with, CookTracks; and her 30 Minute Meals reboot. Enjoy another behind-the-curtain look at this culinary icon.

 

Season 4 of Beyond the Plate is Presented by Martin's Famous Potato Rolls.

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September 16, 2019 45 mins

Join America's favorite cook in her home kitchen as she teaches you one of the most simple and delicious Tuscan pasta dishes made with slow-cooked cherry tomatoes, chili peppers and cheese.

 

If you're cooking along with us at home, find the ingredient and preparation list below or listen and enjoy for your next meal inspiration.

 

COOK'S NOTE: (Rach explains) Place the tomatoes in a deli lid and top with a second deli li...

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