Beyond the Plate

Episode 23 of our audio newsletter Beyond the Plate: HEARD is live!

Here’s what I’m talking about: Thai in the Bahamas, tempeh chips, matzah chilaquiles, ending childhood hunger, desserts for one(!), and the bottom of a tortilla chip bag.

Give it a listen, share it with a friend, and DM us the restaurant, recipe, or product you’re loving right now.

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Episode 22 of our audio newsletter Beyond the Plate: HEARD is live!

Fresh off Expo West () - one of the biggest events in the CPG world - I caught up with Ilana Shenitzer (EVP of Consumer Brands at Ruder Finn) to share my take on the brands, collaborations, founders, and products that really left an impression. And I didn’t even talk about protein, beef tallow, coffee or alt milks. 🤪

Give it a listen, share it with a friend, and DM us the restaurant, recipe, or product you’re loving right now.

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Episode 20 of our audio newsletter Beyond the Plate: HEARD is live!

Here’s what I’m talking about: a Cuban classic in Miami, farm-to-ferment miso, slow cooker rules, Jamie Oliver, South Beach Wine & Food Festival, and a hot sauce reset.

Give it a listen, share it with a friend, and DM us the restaurant, recipe, or product you’re loving right now.

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There’s a quiet intensity about Chef Evan Funke () that you don’t forget.

His presence is calm but deeply focused. He’s put in the 10,000 hours of rolling pasta (and many times over) and continues to approach his craft every day with discipline, care, and a deep respect for tradition and mentorship.

We talked about pasta, of course-but also about ego, choosing the harder path, and what it really means to build a community inside your restaurant walls. That same mindset shapes how he gives back, supporting organizations like Baby2Baby, Alex’s Lemonade Stand, World Central Kitchen, and No Kid Hungry.

Please enjoy this episode as we go Beyond the Plate… with Chef Evan Funke.

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