SEASON 12 IS HERE!

We’re back! Check out all new episodes of Beyond the Plate, featuring some of the world’s greatest chefs, restaurateurs, bartenders, and food personalities as they share their journey into the industry and how they give back to their communities. Follow along right here as we serve up inspiring stories and a whole lot of heart from the culinary and beverage world.

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Adam Mesnick (Deli Board): He Quit Banking to Build One of the Best Sandwich Shops in America (S12/Ep.15) – Beyond the Plate

Adam Mesnick is the “Chairman of the Board” and founder behind Deli Board in San Francisco – a place that’s built a cult following with chefs, tech execs, and loyal regulars alike. With a career that started in mortgage banking, Adam made the leap to professional cooking in his mid-30s, fueled by a lifelong passion for food and a deep respect for hospitality. In this episode, he shares how Deli Board became a benchmark for sandwich craftsmanship, why he limits bulk orders, and how every detail – down to the way each sandwich is wrapped – reflects his relentless dedication to quality and consistency. Adam also opens up about the impact he strives to make daily in his community – whether it’s being vocal about the neighborhood he’s built his business in by calling for change, helping clean up the streets he walks every day, feeding someone in need, or contributing to the SOMA West Community Benefit District. Enjoy this episode as we go Beyond the Plate… with Adam Mesnick.This episode is brought to you by Siete Foods.Follow Beyond the Plate on Facebook.Follow Kappy on Instagram and X.Find Beyond the Plate on all major podcast platforms.www.beyondtheplatepodcast.comwww.onkappysplate.com

1. Adam Mesnick (Deli Board): He Quit Banking to Build One of the Best Sandwich Shops in America (S12/Ep.15) 59:08
2. HEARD (017): pistachio halva rice krispie treat, sourdough pasta, chef’s press, Chicago style “Italian Beef” carpaccio, pie crust cookies, a chocolate bar collab, and fancy choco tacos. 08:06
3. Beyond the Drink: How Kevin Armstrong Built One of the Most Respected Bars in the World (S12/Ep.14) 21:42
4. Jake Cohen: How Hosting Dinner Parties Changed Everything (S12/Ep.013) 01:00:49
5. HEARD (016): immersion blenders, pressure cookers, brand values, what knives I use, Chef Joel Gamoran, buy someone a restaurant gift certificate, and frozen charleston chews. 11:16

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Podcast Credits:

• Producers: Andrew “Kappy” Kaplan, Ian Cohen, Shant Petrossian
• Editing & Production Support: Joel Yeaton
• Digital Media Producer: Sarah McLellan Mee
• Original Music: GoldFord (@iGoldford)