BONUS Episode: Frito-Lay’s Chris Bellinger (S9/Ep.15)

This week is all about snacks! We are joined by Chris Bellinger, the Chief Creative Officer of PepsiCo Foods US, and the man behind the viral TikTok handle @FLVR_US; a community of people who have shared over 1,750 recipes using Frito-Lay brands as ingredients in cooking. Chris shares how in just six months the handle […]

Beyond the Drink: Drink Masters’ Kate Gerwin and Christian “Suzu” Suzuki (S9/Ep.14)

Kate and Suzu both competed in the hit Netflix reality competition series, “Drink Masters.” As you’ll quickly notice in this discussion, they also happen to be great friends. Kate’s award-winning bar is in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She’s been named by Drinks International as one of the industry’s “Top 100 Most Influential Figures in the World.” […]

Ed and Natasha Tatton: (S9/Ep.13)

Ed and Natasha Tatton are the husband/wife duo of BReD, the popular vegan bakery + cafe in Whistler, BC. They’re about to release their first book; BReD: Sourdough Loaves, Small Breads, and Other Plant-Based Baking (available November 2023), which will add to their already loyal following at the bakery as well as the hundreds of […]

Beyond the Drink: Ago Perrone and Giorgio Bargiani (S9/Ep.12)

Ago and Giorgio are two famed mixologists leading one of the world’s best bars. They are among the most influential and awarded personalities on the global mixology scene and are considered pioneers who have elevated mixology to a form of art and style. In this episode of Beyond the Drink, we delve into the serendipitous […]

Chefs KatianNa and John Hong: (S9/Ep.11)

Katianna and John are the Chefs/Partners of Yangban; a Modern-Korean American Restaurant in the heart of Downtown L.A.’s Arts District. They showcase an autobiographical experience that celebrates their respective backgrounds. Since opening, Yangban has earned accolades such as the coveted spot in Bon Appetit’s “Top 10 Best New Restaurants in America,” Condé Nast Traveler’s “Best […]

Beyond the Drink: Ben Clemons anD Jamie White (S9/Ep.10)

Ben and Jamie own and operate a number of bars together in Nashville, TN. Their innovative approach to all things drinks has helped ramp up the level of expectation in Nashville to national acclaim. Hear how they traveled the world exploring the lands of sugarcane and agave, ultimately creating a menu that pays homage to […]

Chef Tracy Malechek-Ezekiel and Arjav Ezekiel: (S9/Ep.09)

Meet the dynamic hospitality power couple, Tracy and Arjav, behind Austin’s renowned Birdie’s restaurant, recently crowned by Food & Wine Magazine as “Restaurant of the Year.” Birdie’s is more than a restaurant; it represents this couple’s shared vision for a reimagined culinary model that places sustainability and equity at its core. Hear the story of […]

BONUS EPISODE: Clean Plate Club / Tiffani Thiessen: Garbage Pound Cake

There is a very special episode of Beyond the Plate coming Friday. Until then, from the team behind Beyond the Plate, we’re proud to welcome our new family-friendly podcast, Clean Plate Club. It’s like storytime… with recipes. Today, we’re sharing an episode featuring Tiffani Thiesen. If you enjoy it, you can find all of the […]

Beyond the Drink: Matt Meyer, Daniel Paez & the Last Word (S9/Ep.08)

Matt and Daniel are a chef/bartender duo based in Oakland, CA. Daniel approaches the ingredients for his drinks with a culinary sensibility while Chef Matt’s cooking style combines his Mexican background and his love for exploring other cultures through their food. It is often that guests find Matt’s ingredients from the kitchen like chiles, spices […]

Chef Kyle and Katina Connaughton: (S9/Ep.07)

Kyle and Katina Connaughton are the husband/wife duo behind 3 Michelin Star “SingleThread Farm-Restaurant-Inn,” in Healdsburg, CA. Kyle is the Head Chef and has worked for some of the biggest culinary names around the world from Japan to England to the US. He is professor emeritus at The Culinary Institute of America, and co-published the […]