For the season finale, we welcome father/son duo, Chefs Emeril and E.J. Lagasse. Emeril recently handed over the reins of his flagship restaurant, Emeril’s, to his 20 year old son. In this episode, Emeril and E.J. discuss their paths into the culinary world, including the moment E.J. knew he was ready to follow his father’s footsteps in the culinary world…and how that talk went with his mom and dad. Emeril shares his thoughts about E.J.'s vision for the restaurant’s reopening, which include...

Tim Flores and Genie Kwon are the husband/wife duo behind Kasama; a bakery and modern Filipino restaurant in the Ukrainian Village neighborhood of Chicago. In one year they racked up three of the world’s biggest accolades including Food & Wine’s “Best New Chef,” James Beard Award Best Chef: Great Lakes, and a Michelin star… not to mention the Robb Report’s list of “50 Most Powerful People in American Fine Dining.” You may also recognize their restaurant from being mentioned several times...

Julie Reiner and Simon Ford, two extraordinary minds and close friends in the cocktail world, each bring their unique contributions to the bar scene. With 25 years of elevating New York City's cocktail scene through iconic establishments like Flatiron Lounge and The Pegu Club, Julie has become a trailblazer in the industry. She was recently featured as a judge on the acclaimed Netflix series, Drink Masters. Simon Ford is the co-founder of The 86 Co. and Ford’s Gin. He is a prominent voice in...

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Beyond the Plate. We’re excited to share this bonus episode featured on our other family-focused podcast, Clean Plate Club. This recipe spotlights a great use for your leftover dinner rolls. If you’re a fan of the pod, you probably guessed right…we’re using Martin’s Sweet Dinner Potato Rolls (AND some leftover cranberry sauce)! If you enjoy this recipe, you can find Clean Plate Club on your favorite podcast platform. Pro tip: make sure to hit the subscribe...

This week we’re taking a short break from our regular schedule to share a special bonus episode with the Brand Advocacy Team of Fords Gin. Last season, you may have caught a special episode we did with the Beyond the Plate family sharing recipes and tips for Thanksgiving. Well, this time we thought we'd give our listeners what many of you really want to hear…from the experts themselves…what we all should be drinking (and serving) this holiday season (with gin, of course!) For this special, we...

We’re breaking away from this season’s “duos” theme and bringing you a TRIO! R.J., Jerrod, and Molly Melman are the sibling trio behind Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants, a privately held, family-owned restaurant group with more than 110 restaurants and 60 unique concepts nationwide, including; the RPM Restaurants, Sushi-san, Aba, Ramen-san, Bub City, Miru, The Oakville Grill & Cellar, Summer House Santa Monica, Three Dots & a Dash, and more.  In this episode, we discuss the ups and...

Stefano Catino is considered one of Australia's most influential bar figures. He is behind Australia’s most famous cocktail bar and has racked up a number of awards including being part of The World’s 50 Best Bars in 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023- not to mention, named the Best Bar in Australasia at The World's 50 Best Bars in all five years. In this episode, Stefano walks us through the “Polar Stratospheric Cloud” cocktail (Ford’s Gin, Oscar Bianco, Peach Yoghurt, Cream Soda), which is...

This week is all about snacks! We are joined by Chris Bellinger, the Chief Creative Officer of PepsiCo Foods US, and the man behind the viral TikTok handle @FLVR_US; a community of people who have shared over 1,750 recipes using Frito-Lay brands as ingredients in cooking. Chris shares how in just six months the handle amassed one million followers and grew into one of the biggest branded food entertainment communities on TikTok! If you ever cared to learn about how brands go viral, this...

Kate and Suzu both competed in the hit Netflix reality competition series, “Drink Masters.” As you’ll quickly notice in this discussion, they also happen to be great friends. Kate’s award-winning bar is in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She’s been named by Drinks International as one of the industry's "Top 100 Most Influential Figures in the World." Suzu is a returning guest of Beyond the Drink (Season 6), and has worked in some of San Francisco’s most iconic cocktail bars. In this episode, Kate...

Ed and Natasha Tatton are the husband/wife duo of BReD, the popular vegan bakery + cafe in Whistler, BC.  They’re about to release their first book; BReD: Sourdough Loaves, Small Breads, and Other Plant-Based Baking (available November 2023), which will add to their already loyal following at the bakery as well as the hundreds of thousands of people who tune-in to their social media to watch Ed shaping dough to upbeat tunes.  In this episode we learn about their journey from vegetarian to...

Ago and Giorgio are two famed mixologists leading one of the world’s best bars. They are among the most influential and awarded personalities on the global mixology scene and are considered pioneers who have elevated mixology to a form of art and style.  In this episode of Beyond the Drink, we delve into the serendipitous meeting of these two bar minds, while unraveling the history behind the Connaught Martini. We learn insights on proper bar etiquette and learn more about their signature...

Katianna and John are the Chefs/Partners of Yangban; a Modern-Korean American Restaurant in the heart of Downtown L.A.’s Arts District. They showcase an autobiographical experience that celebrates their respective backgrounds.  Since opening, Yangban has earned accolades such as the coveted spot in Bon Appetit's “Top 10 Best New Restaurants in America,” Condé Nast Traveler's “Best New Restaurants in the World,” and Esquire's “Best New Restaurants in America,” and "Chef(s) of the Year.” In...

Ben and Jamie own and operate a number of bars together in Nashville, TN. Their innovative approach to all things drinks has helped ramp up the level of expectation in Nashville to national acclaim. Hear how they traveled the world exploring the lands of sugarcane and agave, ultimately creating a menu that pays homage to exotic flavors and authentic recipes.  It’s no wonder Tennessee is nicknamed “The Volunteer State.” Ben and Jamie talk about some of the efforts they’ve been a part of in...

Meet the dynamic hospitality power couple, Tracy and Arjav, behind Austin's renowned Birdie's restaurant, recently crowned by Food & Wine Magazine as “Restaurant of the Year." Birdie's is more than a restaurant; it represents this couple’s shared vision for a reimagined culinary model that places sustainability and equity at its core. Hear the story of how a mere coin flip helped determine their next big life move, ultimately impacting their family, a city, and the culinary industry as a...

There is a very special episode of Beyond the Plate coming Friday. Until then, from the team behind Beyond the Plate, we’re proud to welcome our new family-friendly podcast, Clean Plate Club. It's like storytime... with recipes.  Today, we’re sharing an episode featuring Tiffani Thiesen. If you enjoy it, you can find all of the episodes on the podcast platform you’re listening on, so make sure to check out Clean Plate Club, hit that subscribe button and follow along. ******* Tiffani is a mom,...

Matt and Daniel are a chef/bartender duo based in Oakland, CA. Daniel approaches the ingredients for his drinks with a culinary sensibility while Chef Matt’s cooking style combines his Mexican background and his love for exploring other cultures through their food. It is often that guests find Matt’s ingredients from the kitchen like chiles, spices and herbs infused into one of Daniel’s cocktails, bringing a holistic approach to seasonal dining. Matt and Daniel have given back to their...

Kyle and Katina Connaughton are the husband/wife duo behind 3 Michelin Star “SingleThread Farm-Restaurant-Inn,” in Healdsburg, CA.  Kyle is the Head Chef and has worked for some of the biggest culinary names around the world from Japan to England to the US. He is professor emeritus at The Culinary Institute of America, and co-published the book Donabe: Classic and Modern Japanese Clay Pot Cooking.  Katina is the Head Farmer of SingleThread Farm at Dry Creek’s 24 acre property, which includes...

Ross and Joe are accomplished bar industry veterans representing the west coast.  Ross Simon is a globally renowned bartender based in Arizona. He’s worked with numerous bars, hosted cocktail seminars and produced cocktail competitions. He now owns and operates two award-winning cocktail bars. Joe Brooke is the west coast trade advocacy manager for Fords Gin. He is entrenched in the world of LA mixology having worked in some of the most famous cocktail venues and alongside some of the biggest...

From the team behind Beyond the Plate….. Clean Plate Club is for kids and grown-ups, encouraging everyone to get excited about cooking. It’s like storytime…but with recipes. Listen along as we share delicious dishes and tasty treats from chefs and celebrities who cook at home with their kids. Targeted for children ages 3-103, Clean Plate Club is a way to get your littles involved in the kitchen and excited to eat the food they create! Join us for this intro episode as Kappy and his twins, Leo...

Ken Oringer is a James Beard award-winning Boston-based chef, restaurateur, and philanthropist. He has a collection of renowned restaurants including Uni, Toro, Coppa, Little Donkey and Faccia a Faccia. At 10 years old, his daughter Verveine Oringer, faced a life-changing diagnosis of celiac disease. Today, at 14, she is a champion for ALL kids in the kitchen, embracing her passion for food and cooking with enthusiasm.  In this episode, we discuss their new cookbook, Cooking with My Dad, the...

We’re joined by two extraordinary industry pros from the Fords Gin advocacy team, to talk about…gin! Meet Nandini, the Brand Advocate for Chicago who has worked in some of Chicago’s most celebrated bars. She focuses her time educating bartenders and consumers on the Fords Gin brand. Joining her is Alex, the Trade Advocacy Manager in Northern California, with an impressive background that spans the cocktail scenes of NYC, Miami, San Diego, and the Bay Area. His diverse experiences give him a...

Stuart Brioza and Nicole Krasinski are the husband/wife “duo” and Chef/Owners of the legendary State Bird Provisions, The Progress, and The Anchovy Bar in San Francisco. They’ve racked up Michelin Stars, James Beard Awards, Food + Wine Magazine’s Best New Chef and Best Chef All-Stars, and more! Listen along as we get the story of a world-renowned restaurateur who turned down an investment in State Bird Provisions (later calling it the biggest mistake of his career). Beyond their culinary...

Mike Capoferri is the owner of a Los Angeles neighborhood cocktail bar with a program focused excellence, consistency and sustainability. His bar was recently voted #10 on the list of North America’s 50 Best Bars 2023. Get ready for some mind-blowing insights as he shares the secrets behind one of the bar’s signature cocktails. Mike is a true advocate for making a positive impact. He’s actively involved with Echo Park Trash Club and No Us Without You. Enjoy this episode as we go Beyond the...

Larry Forgione is considered “the godfather” of American cuisine and is largely responsible for changing the way Americans eat, beginning the entire “Farm-to-Table” movement.  Marc Forgione is the acclaimed chef and owner of NYC restaurants Peasant, Restaurant Marc Forgione, and One Fifth. He is the youngest American born chef to ever receive a Michelin star and also the winner of “Iron Chef” Season 3. In this episode, we discuss: What it was like being Larry Forgione’s son as a young cook in...