Beyond the Plate

Beyond the Plate

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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.

05/14/2026

Episode 26 of our audio newsletter Beyond the Plate: HEARD is live!

Here’s what I’m talking about:
• Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop Kitchen () and how a bone broth order somehow turned into a full meal

• F**a ()- a fascinating chocolate-like treat made from cacao’s Brazilian cousin

• Instant Pot rice pudding

• The Teaching Kitchen Collaborative () and why cooking education matters more than ever

• A quick shout-out to North America’s 50 Best Bars ()

• And how a simple sushi order turned into a mini taste test for my kids

Give it a listen, share it with a friend, and DM us the restaurant, recipe, or product you’re loving right now.

{ available on all major podcast platforms + bit.ly/BTPHEARD}

05/01/2026

Episode 25 of our audio newsletter HEARD is live!

Here’s what I’m talking about: a Chicago restaurant I keep hearing about, a full-on mango sticky rice moment, wagyu chuck roast (with a slight mishap…), an incredible community fridge initiative, a stack of non-cookbook books I’m diving into, a tee shirt story I weirdly loved, and a simple way to get kids more involved in the kitchen.

Give it a listen, share it with a friend, and DM us the restaurant, recipe, or product you’re loving right now.

{ available on all major podcast platforms + bit.ly/BTPHEARD}

02/12/2026

SEASON FINALE: I’ve known Jamie Oliver () for almost 20 years - and I’m still taking notes.

He’s one of the most recognized chefs in the world, but what sets him apart is how deeply he cares. About kids. About education. About doing the work - and not just in the kitchen.

We talk about where his passion comes from, how dyslexia shaped his journey, and why it still seems like he throws himself into every project like it’s his first.

This was a special conversation. Please enjoy this episode as we go Beyond the Plate… with Chef Jamie Oliver.

Tap the link in bio to hear Jamie’s journey - or find on all major platforms: bit.ly/BTPHEARD

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