BEYOND THE PLATE WITH CAROL

Carol Erickson, owner of Red Arrow Diner since 1987, sits down with the people behind New England's food & hospitality scene. Real conversations about the journeys, the community, and what drives people beyond their job titles. New episodes every Tuesday — follow so you never miss one. 🔗 Connect With Beyond The Plate

BEYOND THE PLATE WITH CAROL is a arts podcast hosted by Carol Erickson, with 69 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Chef Evan Hennessey: Winning the 2026 James Beard Award | Ep. 68

  Aug 11, 20261h 5m

  He wanted to be a Disney animator. Instead, Chef Evan Hennessey became the first chef in New Hampshire history to win the James Beard Award for Best Chef: Northeast -- and this year, he opened his fourth venture in Dover. Carol sits down with Evan right at Stages at One Washington to talk about the whole arc -- from a dishwashing job with no career plan, to staging in some of the country's best kitchens, to building three completely different restaurant concepts and a culinary travel company, all without leaving his hometown. In this episode: • What it actually felt like to hear his name called on that James Beard stage • How he discovered his own foraged ingredient -- a rare "sea truffle" red algae • The full, very sweet story behind his daughter's cookies, served at the end of every tasting menu at Stages • A walkthrough of Stages, The Living Room, and his brand-new Mediterranean spot, Topolino • Why he started "Staging At Stages," a hands-on apprenticeship program for young chefs Stages at One Washington | 1 Washington St, Dover, NH | stages-dining.com Subscribe on YouTube, follow us on Instagram and Facebook, and like, comment, and share this episode. New episodes of Beyond the Plate with Carol drop every Tuesday. This episode is sponsored by Belmont Hall & Restaurant. Manchester, NH -- family-owned for over 90 years. belmonthall.net | Instagram: @belmonthallandcatering | Facebook: @belmonthallandcatering ABOUT BEYOND THE PLATE WITH CAROL Carol Erickson brings nearly 40 years of hospitality experience as the longtime owner of the Red Arrow Diner to Beyond the Plate with Carol, a New Hampshire-based podcast covering food, restaurants, and hospitality all across New England. It's not just about the food -- it's about the journeys, the community, and what drives people to go beyond. Follow Beyond the Plate -- find us everywhere: linktr.ee/BeyondtheplateNH Follow Carol: Instagram @carolsew24

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  Andy Day: Competing for New Hampshire in Favorite Chef | Ep. 67

  Aug 6, 20261h 8m

  Andy Day built way more than a bar -- he's the owner and chef behind Cask & Vine in Derry, NH, and the founder of both Doire Distilling and Daydreaming Brewing Company, all under one roof. This week's episode is mixed up a little bit -- we're on location at Cask & Vine in Derry, New Hampshire! Carol sits down with Andy to talk through how a 2010 beer festival turned into an entire craft beverage empire -- and how Andy Day became Chef Andy Day, now in the finals for the Favorite Chef competition hosted by Chef Carla Hall In this episode: How a barrel-aged beer at a film festival changed Andy's whole path Building three completely different concepts under one roof Andy's entry into the Favorite Chef competition presented by Chef Carla Hall, benefiting the James Beard Foundation The story behind the Super Duck Three Way sandwich Keeping his whole team employed through the pandemic Cask & Vine 1 East Broadway, Derry, NH 03038 caskandvine.com facebook.com/CaskandVine If you loved this episode, subscribe to Beyond the Plate on YouTube, follow us on Instagram and Facebook, and like, comment, and share with someone who needs to see it. New episodes every Tuesday, with on-location specials like this one along the way! This episode is brought to you by Belmont Hall & Restaurant. belmonthall.net | Instagram: @belmonthallandcatering ABOUT BEYOND THE PLATE WITH CAROL Carol Erickson, owner of Red Arrow Diner since 1987, sits down with the people behind New Hampshire's food and hospitality scene. It's not just about the food -- it's about the journeys, the community, and what drives people to go beyond. Follow Beyond the Plate -- find us everywhere: linktr.ee/BeyondtheplateNH Follow Carol: Instagram @carolsew24

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  John Milliard: From Toast Boy to Pappy’s Owner | Ep. 66

  Aug 4, 202659 min

  John Milliard ran the toaster at Pappy's Pizza & Subs when he was just 12 years old. Over three decades later, he owns the place -- and he's carrying forward the legacy of the man who mentored him, founder Ron Pappas. In this episode, Carol sits down with John at Pappy's on Elm Street in Manchester to talk about buying back his mentor's restaurant, the three-month renovation that brought it into a new era, and what it means to honor someone who changed the course of his life. They cover: ● The story behind the "Toast Boy" nickname and how it led to ownership ● Ron Pappas's legacy running Pappy's from a wheelchair -- and what it taught John about giving back ● The 2022 purchase and the full-scale renovation that followed ● Pappy's most iconic menu staples, plus the 20-inch pizza eating challenge ● What John thinks Ron would say if he walked through the door today Pappy's Pizza & Subs 1531 Elm St, Manchester, NH 03101 ilovepappys.com Subscribe to Beyond the Plate with Carol on YouTube, follow along on Instagram and Facebook, and like, comment, and share this one. New episodes drop every Tuesday! This episode is sponsored by Belmont Hall & Restaurant -- Carol's family restaurant, now owned by her sister. [Belmont Hall address / website / social -- confirm exact details before publishing] ABOUT BEYOND THE PLATE WITH CAROL Carol Erickson, owner of Red Arrow Diner since 1987, sits down with the people behind New Hampshire's food and hospitality scene. It's not just about the food -- it's about the journeys, the community, and what drives people to go beyond. Follow Beyond the Plate -- find us everywhere: linktr.ee/BeyondtheplateNH Follow Carol: Instagram @carolsew24

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  Meet Oli An 8 Year Old’s Life in Lucca, Italy | Ep 65

  Jul 30, 202636 min

  What's it really like to be 8 years old and growing up outside the walled city of Lucca, Italy -- with a go-kart, a backyard full of chickens, and grandparents who make their own tomato sauce every summer? On this special episode of Beyond the Plate with Carol, Carol sits down with her great-nephew Oliviero -- Oli, as the family calls him -- for a conversation that has nothing to do with restaurants and everything to do with what makes a childhood in Tuscany so special. Oli walks Carol through a day in his world -- go-kart racing (red, obviously), taking care of his chickens, the treehouse he plays in with his brothers Leonardo and Ludo, and Nonna's homemade tomato sauce that gets them through the winter. He explains the history of Lucca's walled city like a local tour guide, shares what he loves most about visiting Popsy and Nonna in New Hampshire, and answers a full round of rapid-fire questions -- pizza or pasta, racetrack or playground, gelato or cake. This one is pure family, pure fun, and a reminder of what "beyond the plate" really means -- the people, the traditions, and the everyday moments that make a place home. Lucca, Tuscany, Italy -- just outside the historic walled city This episode is sponsored by Belmont Hall & Restaurant. Manchester, NH -- family-owned for over 90 years. belmonthall.net | Instagram: @belmonthallandcatering | Facebook: @belmonthallandcatering New episodes drop every Tuesday -- hit SUBSCRIBE and turn on notifications so you never miss one! Find Beyond the Plate everywhere: linktr.ee/BeyondtheplateNH Carol Erickson ran the Red Arrow Diner for nearly 40 years before turning her attention to Beyond the Plate with Carol, a New Hampshire-based podcast covering food, restaurants, and hospitality all across New England. Every episode, Carol sits down with the chefs, entrepreneurs, content creators, and everyday people with an interesting story to tell -- and once in a while, that means bringing family into the studio too. It's not just about the food -- it's about the journeys, the community, and what drives people to go beyond.

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  Meet Oli: An 8-Year-Old’s Life in Lucca, Italy | Ep. 65

  Jul 30, 202636 min

  What's it really like to be 8 years old and growing up outside the walled city of Lucca, Italy -- with a go-kart, a backyard full of chickens, and grandparents who make their own tomato sauce every summer? On this special episode of Beyond the Plate with Carol, Carol sits down with her great-nephew Oliviero -- Oli, as the family calls him -- for a conversation that has nothing to do with restaurants and everything to do with what makes a childhood in Tuscany so special. Oli walks Carol through a day in his world -- go-kart racing (red, obviously), taking care of his chickens, the treehouse he plays in with his brothers Leonardo and Ludo, and Nonna's homemade tomato sauce that gets them through the winter. He explains the history of Lucca's walled city like a local tour guide, shares what he loves most about visiting Popsy and Nonna in New Hampshire, and answers a full round of rapid-fire questions -- pizza or pasta, racetrack or playground, gelato or cake. This one is pure family, pure fun, and a reminder of what "beyond the plate" really means -- the people, the traditions, and the everyday moments that make a place home. Lucca, Tuscany, Italy -- just outside the historic walled city This episode is sponsored by Belmont Hall & Restaurant. Manchester, NH -- family-owned for over 90 years. belmonthall.net | Instagram: @belmonthallandcatering | Facebook: @belmonthallandcatering New episodes drop every Tuesday -- hit SUBSCRIBE and turn on notifications so you never miss one! Find Beyond the Plate everywhere: linktr.ee/BeyondtheplateNH Carol Erickson ran the Red Arrow Diner for nearly 40 years before turning her attention to Beyond the Plate with Carol, a New Hampshire-based podcast covering food, restaurants, and hospitality all across New England. Every episode, Carol sits down with the chefs, entrepreneurs, content creators, and everyday people with an interesting story to tell -- and once in a while, that means bringing family into the studio too. It's not just about the food -- it's about the journeys, the community, and what drives people to go beyond.

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