Beyond the Drink: Ross Simon’s Slap n Tickle and Joe Brooke of Fords Gin (S9/Ep.06)

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. […]

Beyond the Plate Presents: CLEAN PLATE CLUB PODCAST

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 […]

Chef Ken and Verveine Oringer: (S9/Ep.05)

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 […]

Beyond the Drink: Nandini Khaund and Alex Maynard (S9/Ep.04)

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 […]

Chefs Stuart Brioza and Nicole Krasinski: LIVE at Graduate Hotel in Palo Alto (S9/Ep.03)

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 […]

Beyond the Drink: Mike Capoferri’s Liquid Picnic (S9/Ep.02)

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 […]

Chefs Larry and Marc Forgione: (S9/Ep.01)

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 […]

Chef Chris Shepherd: (S8/Ep.22)

Chris Shepherd is the former Chef/Owner of award-winning Underbelly Restaurant (and Underbelly Hospitality), which he opened in 2012. He’s been awarded “10 Best New Chefs in America” by Food & Wine in 2013, a James Beard Award for “Best Chef: Southwest” in 2014, Robb Report’s “Chef of the Year” in 2019, and Underbelly was named […]

BONUS Episode: Fords Gin’s ‘Music to Drink Martinis To’ (S8/Ep.21)

This week is all about the martini! We caught up with Simon Ford of Fords Gin to discuss Music to Drink Martinis To, a new program that serves as a love letter to the iconic martini cocktail and the brand’s affinity for music. Simon shares all about the program, which includes a seven-track vinyl LP […]

Chef Jimmy Wang (S8/Ep.20)

Jimmy Wang oversees the culinary operations for more than 2300 Panda Express restaurants around the world. From creating and implementing recipes, to training across the globe, he is responsible for the infamous and innovative ‘American Chinese’ food served daily. In 2021, Wang was honored in Nation’s Restaurant News ‘Chef Power List.” In this episode, Jimmy […]