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He is one of the pioneering and leading bar professionals in the world. He developed the cocktail program at the Bellagio Las Vegas, creating original cocktails for their 22 bars, and is one of only two Americans to win the Bacardi Martini World Grand Prix. He’s the founder of The Modern Mixologist and the author of two cocktail books. Enjoy this episode as we go Beyond the Drink… with Tony Abou-Ganim. (cocktail recipe below)Luce Del Sol Makes 1 cocktail1 ½ oz Grapefruit Vodka¾ oz Aperitivo Aperol½ oz Honey syrup1 oz Fresh squeezed lemon juice1 oz Fresh squeezed orange juiceAdd grapefruit vodka, Aperol, honey syrup, fresh squeezed lemon and orange juices to a mixing glass; add ice and shake until well blended. Strain into an ice filled double old fashioned glass. Garnish with an orange spiral and lemon slices.This episode is brought to you by Deep Eddy Vodka.Check out our Beyond the Plate Merch. Follow us on TW, FB & IG: @btplatepodcast / #btplatepodcast

He is the winner of sixteen James Beard Awards, a Daytime Emmy Lifetime Achievement Award and author of twenty-nine cookbooks including Jacques Pépin Quick & Simple, A Grandfather's Lessons, and Essential Pépin. He has starred in twelve acclaimed PBS cooking series and was awarded France's highest distinction, the Legion of Honor. In this episode we discuss what it was like cooking for three Heads of State of France, how a near fatal car accident changed his life and the incredible work of the Jacques Pépin Foundation. Enjoy this episode as we go Beyond the Plate… with Chef Jacques Pépin. This episode is brought to you by Martin’s Famous Potato Rolls. Check out our merch at BeyondthePlateMerch.com.Follow us on TW, FB & IG: @btplatepodcast / #btplatepodcast

Host Andrew “Kappy” Kaplan takes a few minutes to introduce Season 5 of Beyond the Plate. Once again, we’ll be talking with the world’s best chefs, restaurateurs and culinary personalities to hear about their journey into the food and hospitality industry, and how they give back to their communities. Learn what the BtP team has been up to over the past many months with their other podcast, CookTracks, and a project they were involved in with the NYC Wine & Food Festival and the South Beach Wine & Food Festival. For more information and updates, visit www.BeyondthePlatepodcast.com or follow along on social media @btplatepodcast. This season is made possible with the help of our friends at Keurig, Martin’s Famous Potato Rolls, Deep Eddy Vodka, Wickles Pickles and Imperfect Foods.Check out our merch at BeyondthePlateMerch.com.

Welcome to CookTracks… a brand new way to cook. Each episode, a celebrated chef or cooking personality will be right along side you…well, in your ear…taking you step by step through a dish or meal, in real time. No recipe reading needed; just have some fun, follow along, and at the end of each episode, you will have made a dish or a meal, from start to finish. CookTracks is now available on your favorite podcast app.For more information, visit www.CookTracks.com.Tag your meal on social media: #CookTracks / @CookTracksCookTracks is a production of Beyond the Plate. 

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.

Chef Grant 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 and more. Since 2011, Alinea has been awarded 3 stars in the Michelin guide. During this episode, we discuss how someone at the top of their game handles criticism and what it’s like being a chef diagnosed with tongue cancer.

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. We discuss what creativity means to her and why she insists her guests do not bring food to her house when she entertains. She is featured in an episode on Netflix’s “Chef’s Table,” and is active in fundraising for numerous charities, including No Kid Hungry.

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. We discuss what creativity means to her and why she insists her guests do not bring food to her house when she entertains. She is featured in an episode on Netflix’s “Chef’s Table,” and is active in fundraising for numerous charities, including No Kid Hungry.

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.

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.

Chef Dan Jacobs is the executive chef and owner of DanDan, EsterEv and Fauntleroy in Milwaukee, WI. In 2016, 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 funds for Kennedy’s Disease research through cooking. With the support of his business partner Dan Van Rite and his extraordinary staff, they are putting out some of the most delicious food in Milwaukee.

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.

Chef Stephanie Izard is the Chef/Partner of Chicago restaurants Girl & the Goat, Little Goat, Duck Duck Goat, Cabra and more. She is the winner of Top Chef Season 4; 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. We discuss her journey in the food world and she opens up about what it’s really like to be in charge of multiple restaurants. She is a champion for Share Our Strength.

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.

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. We discuss his point of view on sustainability and what it means to be a responsible restaurant.

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.

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 has been included on the TIME 100 list of the "Most Influential People in the World." He’s an active national leader in the fight against hunger serving on the board of Share Our Strength.

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

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.

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 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 best restaurants in the word to cooking for people with an equally discerning palate… ki