Andrew “Babish” Rea is the creative force behind the wildly popular YouTube channel, Babish Culinary Universe. Best known for his series Binging with Babish, Andrew shares how his passion for food and film led him to create an online culinary empire. We dive deep into his journey—from overcoming personal struggles and creative burnout to developing his own cookware line and embarking on new ventures like Bed & Babish. Andrew has used his platform to raise a significant amount of money for various charities including work with St Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Ugandan Water Project and more. Enjoy this episode as we go Beyond the Plate… with Andrew “Babish” Rea.

This episode is brought to you by Fords Gin, a gin created to cocktail.

(recipe heard in episode is below)

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The Expo Collins

Recipe courtesy of Joe Brooke

Makes 1-2 cocktails

4 oz. Fords Gin

2 oz. cucumber simple syrup

2 oz. fresh squeezed lemon juice

4-6 oz. soda water

8-10 lemon verbena leaves

2 pinches diamond crystal kosher salt

1. Build all in an ice-filled deli cup and add lemon verbena leaves.

2. Muddle lemon verbena leaves and top up with soda water.

3. There is NO garnish - just put a top on the cup, cut an X in the middle and push a straw in.

Cassidee Dabney is the Executive Chef of The Barn at Blackberry Farm, one of the most renowned culinary destinations in the U.S. We learn her path to leading a world-class kitchen team and she shares the one must-have item every cook should own. We dive into The Barn’s menu and its hyper-local “Foothills Cuisine®” of Appalachia- a cuisine inspired by the freshest seasonal ingredients and produce grown just steps away from the kitchen. Cassidee also talks about her commitment to community, including her volunteer work with food-related projects at Boys & Girls Clubs and her efforts to support Share Our Strength through fundraising dinners. Enjoy this episode as we go Beyond the Plate… with Chef Cassidee Dabney.

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Kapri Robinson is one of the most accomplished bartenders in Washington, DC. She shares her journey from entering the world of bartending to being awarded 2024 U.S. Bartender of the Year by Tales of the Cocktail Spirited awards. Listen in as Kapri reveals her unique approach to crafting cocktails and her vision for a more equitable future in the industry. She discusses the creation of her initiative Chocolate City's Best, which shines a spotlight on uplifting US bartenders of color. She also talks about A Sip of Paradise Garden, an organization with a vision of creating a sanctuary where bartenders and hospitality workers can reconnect with nature, learn new skills, and nurture their well-being. Enjoy this episode as we go Beyond the Drink… with Kapri Robinson.

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