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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You can find the entire catalog of episodes by clicking this link or check out the five most recent episodes below.

HEARD (029): Indian street food in Charlotte, a Korean-inspired juice for kids, oatmeal raisin cookies, the humans who feed us, soft serve, rice seasoning, and why beans deserve more attention. Beyond the Plate

In this episode, Kappy shares what’s on his plate at the moment.Links and handles mentioned in this episode:Boti Walla | Chef Meherwan Irani | New BookUmma Juice | IGOatmeal Raisin Cookies | Melissa ClarkHumans Who Feed Us | Justice For Migrant Women | Cafe Yaya@yeschefguides | Papa d’AmourSiete Mexican Rice SeasoningsBeans is How | NYT article | Schmuck (cacio e pepe beans) | Zarella (gigante beans)Follow Beyond the Plate on Facebook and X.Follow Kappy on Instagram and X.www.beyondtheplatepodcast.comwww.onkappysplate.com
  1. HEARD (029): Indian street food in Charlotte, a Korean-inspired juice for kids, oatmeal raisin cookies, the humans who feed us, soft serve, rice seasoning, and why beans deserve more attention.
  2. HEARD (028): Motek, tinned vegetables, frozen gin & tonics, food waste solutions, functional cookies, and Team Lemon.
  3. HEARD (027): Best bites from 48 hours in London, 2 brothers with a smart play for ground beef, baked beans, upcycled food, Andrew Zimmern’s new noodles, and lemonade stands.
  4. HEARD (026): Gwyneth Paltrow, chocolate’s Brazilian cousin, rice pudding, teaching kitchens, N.America’s best bars, and sushi taste tests.
  5. HEARD (025): Lilac Tiger, Mango Sticky Rice, Wagyu Chuck Roast, Soul & Smoke Foundation, non-cookbook books, Chris Bianco’s tee shirt, and kids in the kitchen


Thank you to our incredible partners for making this season possible – your support helps us share the stories of chefs, bartenders, & food voices making a difference.



Did you know we started an AUDIO NEWSLETTER?!

HEARD is a short-form audio newsletter produced by Beyond the Plate and hosted by Kappy. It’s a curated blend of food insights, trends, and what’s currently on his plate, delivered in under 8 minutes. In a world flooded with emails and endless scrolling, our audio newsletter is cutting through the noise.

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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)

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