BEYOND THE PLATE WITH CAROL

By Carol Erickson

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Carol Erickson ran the iconic Red Arrow Diner for nearly 40 years. Now, as host of "Beyond the Plate with Carol," she sits down with the people behind New England's food and hospitality scene. From chefs and restaurant owners to entrepreneurs and local personalities, Carol shares the stories, journeys, and communities that go far beyond what's on the plate. New episodes every Tuesday. Subscribe so you never miss one.

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Episode Date
Did You Ever Resent It? Growing Up at the 24/7 Red Arrow Diner
Nov 05, 2026
12-Hour Pork in a Convenience Store?! | Mi Familia Kitchen
Nov 03, 2026
Dave LeBlanc of The Omelette Factory: Roosters & a Big Leap | Ep. 78
Oct 27, 2026
5 Recipes Later, They Started a Cinnamon Roll Business
Oct 20, 2026
Phil Meyer of Nourish New England: Cyber Warfare to NH Eats | Ep. 76
Oct 13, 2026
$95k From the City, $1.2 Million to Run: Why Manchester’s Animal Shelter Needs a Gala | Ep. 75
Oct 06, 2026
Travis Greene of The Lake Estate: Banquet Chef to Executive Chef in 11 Months | Ep. 74
Sep 29, 2026
Jenny Cyr: She Quit Macarons to Feed Cancer Patients Instead | Ep. 73
Sep 22, 2026
Bianca Alicea of Mama Bear’s Cookies: A Whimsical Cookie Cottage in the NH Woods | Ep. 72
Sep 15, 2026
Tyler Isabelle of Hap’s Roast Beef: My First Guest Was My Son | Ep. 1
Sep 08, 2026
Deb McCluskey: From Lil’s Cafe to 7 Restaurants | Ep. 71 Beyond The Plate Podcast
Sep 01, 2026
Nick Carnes & Dan Haggerty: Manchester’s First Alcohol-Free Bar | Ep. 70
Aug 25, 2026
Corey Fletcher: The Dish He Trusted But Never Tasted | Ep. 69
Aug 18, 2026
Chef Evan Hennessey: Winning the 2026 James Beard Award | Ep. 68
Aug 11, 2026
Andy Day: Competing for New Hampshire in Favorite Chef | Ep. 67
Aug 06, 2026
John Milliard: From Toast Boy to Pappy’s Owner | Ep. 66
Aug 04, 2026
Meet Oli An 8 Year Old’s Life in Lucca, Italy | Ep 65
Jul 31, 2026
Meet Oli: An 8-Year-Old’s Life in Lucca, Italy | Ep. 65
Jul 30, 2026
Ryan of Crazy Dreamers: Free Money Fridays, Honest Reviews & Life as a NH Content Creator | Ep. 64
Jul 28, 2026
Jim & Deanna Varney: Solar-Powered Coffee in Steel Cans | Ep. 63
Jul 21, 2026
Camp Allen NH: The Best-Kept Secret in New Hampshire | Ep. 62 | Beyond The Plate with Carol Podcast
Jul 14, 2026
Early Preview: Camp Allen Campers Share Their Experience | Ep. 62 Drops Tomorrow
Jul 13, 2026
Jason Hopkins: Behind 212K NH Foodies, a $500 Race Car & NH Eats | Ep. 61
Jul 09, 2026
The Firefighter Who Saved Carol’s Life --Bill Mortimer | Ep. 59
Jul 07, 2026
7 Days at Sea: Beyond the Plate Goes to Greece | Ep. 59
Jul 02, 2026
Justin Spencer: Junk Rock to Smash Burgers | Ep. 58
Jun 30, 2026
At the Plate with Carol: Michaela Herrholz -- She Helps Run NH’s Biggest Food Group | Ep. 57
Jun 25, 2026
Jessica Moores: She Started With 17 Cents | Ep. 56
Jun 24, 2026
Nick & Ben of Sigs Kitchen BBQ: Built on Brotherhood | Ep. 55
Jun 16, 2026
Phil Meyer: He Set Out to Prove NH Food Was Good | Ep. 54
Jun 11, 2026
Dan Haggerty: Four Concepts, One Block, and a Bar With No Booze | Ep. 53
Jun 09, 2026
Jakob Norris: From Recovery to Running NH’s Hottest Food Brand | Ep. 52
Jun 02, 2026
Helen Ryba: From Emmy-Nominated TV to Manchester’s Most Unexpected Shop | Ep. 51
May 29, 2026
Mike Somers: The Man Fighting for Every NH Restaurant | Ep. 50
May 26, 2026
Tom Boucher: From Server to CEO, 40 Years of NH Restaurants | Ep. 49
May 19, 2026
Mike Ivas: The Dive Bar Changing Manchester’s Food Scene | Ep. 48
May 15, 2026
Silvia Boissonneault: Cooking Authentic Mexican Food for Cinco de Mayo | Ep. 47
May 03, 2026
Sue Pappalardo: A Meatball in Every Jar & Year Two Updates | Ep. 46
Apr 22, 2026
KSL of The Sleazy Vegan: She Almost Didn't Live to 50 -- Then Built an Award-Winning Empire | Ep. 45
Apr 16, 2026
Ray Duhaime: The Man Who Put Moe on the Map & 35 Years of NH Branding | Ep. 44
Apr 11, 2026
Rick Broussard: NH Magazine Editor, Taylor Swift Story & Granite Orpheus Film | Ep. 43
Apr 02, 2026
Emshika Alberini: A Sister’s Dream, Martha Stewart & Eating With Love | Ep. 42
Mar 28, 2026
Dante Marino: Dead Proof’s Next Chapter -- From Pop-Up to Permanent | Ep. 41
Mar 24, 2026
At the Plate | Lunch at Firefly Bistro: Go-Go Bread, Good People & Great Conversation | Ep. 40
Mar 17, 2026
What Did You Eat Today, Sir? How Michael Built 200K Followers Championing Small Businesses | Ep.39
Mar 10, 2026
Bob Singer: Citizen of the Year, Opening Bravo at 74 & ”Just Getting Started” | Ep. 38
Mar 03, 2026
Mike Morin: 50 Years of Radio, 3 Books & the Red Arrow Story | Ep. 37
Feb 24, 2026
George Kokkinos Margie’s Dream & Charlie’s Homestyle Diner’s | Manchester’s Best-Kept Secret | Ep 36
Feb 17, 2026
At the Plate: Carol Lawrence & Brent Marshall Talk NH Food | Ep 35 | Granite Tapas
Feb 14, 2026
Amy LaBelle: Way Beyond Wine — Building a Hospitality Empire in NH | Ep 34 Beyond The Plate
Feb 10, 2026
Ben Normandeau & Andrew Moran | 603 BBQ Concord NH | EP 33
Feb 03, 2026
Lisa DeSisto: 25 Years of Rig A’ Tony’s & Saving Clam Haven | Beyond the Plate Ep. 32
Jan 27, 2026
Jeffrey & Peaches Paige: 25 Years of Cotton | Ep. 31
Jan 20, 2026
Erik Lesniak: 20 Years of Showing Up for Manchester | Ep. 30
Jan 13, 2026
Episode 29: From Pager Money to Pink Chef Jacket | Chef Nicole Barrera
Dec 30, 2025
Episode 28: Evviva Trattoria with Shelby Rossetti - Family, Flavor, and 30 Years of Hospitality
Dec 23, 2025
Episode 27: La Carreta S.Willow w Jefferson Moreno Rivera-Leadership, Legacy & Krystal’s Bar Magic
Dec 16, 2025
Episode 26: Flavor, Hustle & Hospitality — Bobby Marcotte’s Journey
Nov 26, 2025
Episode 25: Family, Supper & Stories — Judi Window of Diz’s Cafe
Nov 13, 2025
Episode 24: Ken Sheldon and the World of Fred Marple in Frost Heaves
Nov 04, 2025
Episode 23: From Family Roots to Restaurant Success — USA Chicken, The Halal Spot & Rumi Kabob
Oct 29, 2025
Episode 22: Inside Lupe’s 55 Cantina with Nicki Courtois — Flavor, Vision, and Determination
Oct 21, 2025
Episode 21: Inside 815 Cocktails & Provisions with Sarah Maillet & Ryan McCabe
Oct 14, 2025
Episode 20: Jeff Hastings on capturing Manchester, moment by moment
Oct 07, 2025
Episode 19: Aunty’s Italian Kitchen — Tradition, Hustle, and Scratch-Made Italian
Sep 30, 2025
Episode 18: Queen City Cupcakes — Community, Creativity, and Cupcakes Galore
Sep 23, 2025
Episode 17: Building Vibes and Flavor — KC’s Rib Shack to Rock n’ Roll Meatballs
Sep 16, 2025
Episode 16: Chef Chris Noble at Figaro’s Martini Bar & Kitchen
Sep 09, 2025
Episode 15: Beyond the Heat with Phil Pelletier of Smokin’ Tin Roof
Sep 04, 2025
Episode 14: Inside The Crown Tavern with Zach Graham
Aug 27, 2025
Episode 13: Going BEYOND the Crust with Eliot Lawrence of Alley Cat
Aug 19, 2025
Episode 12: Pam Provencher on Building Next-Level Escape Room Experiences
Aug 14, 2025
Episode 11: Inside the World of The Chop House, The Crown & The Kitchen
Aug 12, 2025
Episode 10: A Slice of Life with Priscilla Rondeau of 900 Degrees
Aug 05, 2025
Episode 6: CAROL MEETS DEADPROOF
Aug 04, 2025
Episode 9: Manchester’s Hidden Gem with Neville at The Hill
Jul 30, 2025
Episode 8: Honest Food, Real Talk — Just the Sip with Chrystina Moran
Jul 22, 2025
Episode 7: Food, Architecture, and Frank Lloyd Wright — My Conversation with Steven Freeman
Jul 17, 2025
Episode 5: Building Bonfire & Supporting the Community with Pat Mills
Jun 30, 2025
Episode 4: Indian Roots & Food Truths with Keith Sarasin (and Chef Jeffrey Too)
Jun 29, 2025
Episode 3: Real Talk with Nick Carnes of Shoppers Pub
Jun 28, 2025
Episode 2: Beyond the Mic – Carol & Michelle on Their Podcasts and What’s Ahead
Jun 23, 2025