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.
Episodes
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
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 creativi...
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 s...
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
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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’...
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 ...
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 Ahearne
Chef Liv’s Soy Sauce | HEYDOH Soy Sauce
Cookies book | Vaughn Vreeland
Palate Palette | The Taste Curators | Lish Steiling | Abbey Cook
Hedley & Bennett corduroy collection | Ellen Bennett
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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 ...
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 build...
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 Castro
Share Our Strength | Feeding America | Hunger Free America | Food Bank Finder | Hunger Hotline | Volunteer Info
The Blue Food Cookbook | Andrew Zimmern | Barton Seaver | Iain McPherson BtD Episode
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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 insp...
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...
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 IG
Pink Door Cookies | Matt Rice IG
stevescookssomething smash dumplings IG post
Boogie Down Bronx Honey IG | Ceres Food Film Festival | Ceres IG
Kevin Boehm IG | The Bottomless Cup book
Fly Fish Club | Fly Fish IG | Papa d’Amour | Papa d’Amour IG | Dominique Ansel &nbs...
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, sus...
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, Kappy shares what’s on his plate at the moment.
Links and handles mentioned in this episode:
Abrah Bakery & Daily Bistro IG | Soloway Coffee IG
Rachael Ray IG | NYC Wine & Food Festival IG | Burger Bash
Siti | Franklin Barbecue | Rockman | Desnudo | KG BBQ
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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 hi...
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 me...
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 Adams
Maine Garum Co | Dave Arnold Beyond the Drink episode
Filipino Meatball Recipe | Sarima Cafe
St. Benevolence Rum IG | Innovating Health International
Jake Cohen | Dinner Party Animal book
Christian Petroni | Parm to Table book
Beyond the Drink premiere episode
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 shar...
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