Beyond the Plate with Carol

Name: Beyond the Plate with Carol
Address: 814 Elm Street, Manchester, NH, 03101, US
Telephone: +18668231077
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🎙️ Beyond the Plate with Carol Erickson — a podcast celebrating local flavor, restaurants & small business success 🍽️✨

Beyond the Plate is a vibrant podcast hosted by Carol Lawrence, a passionate foodie, dynamic entrepreneur, and seasoned restaurateur with over 38 years of experience in the local dining scene. Each episode dives deep into the world of food, community, and entrepreneurship, highlighting the stories behind beloved local restaurants, rising culinary talents, and inspiring small business owners. From behind-the-scenes glimpses to farm-to-table journeys, Beyond the Plate offers more than just food talk—it is a celebration of local flavor, innovation, and connection. Featuring lively discussions, guest interviews, foodie trivia, and fun challenges, this podcast serves up a delicious blend of entertainment and community pride.

11/10/2026

A 2:00 AM call. A fire at the diner. A speeding stop on the way there. 🚨

Tyler remembers the night his mom, Carol, raced to save the place she built. Decades later, she’s being honored with a lifetime achievement award TONIGHT!

Some people don’t just run a restaurant. They give a whole community a home. 💜

11/10/2026

“You can’t do that. You’re going to go out of business.” 🚬 In ‘98, Carol went smoke-free before almost anyone did, and it was the first time she ever defied her dad. Watch what got her there.

11/09/2026

TONIGHT IS HER NIGHT!!! 🏆💜

40 YEARS in the restaurant industry. Countless lives touched. One INCREDIBLE legacy.

And tonight, our very own CAROL is being honored with the LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD at the New Hampshire Lodging & Restaurant Association's Stars of the Industry Awards!!

From running one of New Hampshire's most iconic diners to launching Beyond the Plate and continuing to champion the people who make New England's hospitality industry so special, Carol has NEVER stopped making an impact.

And TONIGHT, the spotlight is on HER!

We couldn't be more excited to celebrate the woman behind the microphone, the stories, the laughs, and SO much more.

LET'S HEAR IT FOR CAROL!!! 👏

Flood these comments with some love for our girl!! Tonight, we're celebrating BIG!

11/09/2026

Hidden gem alert: a hole-in-the-wall coffee spot where there’s never a line. Great latte, fair price, local Keene coffee. Save this for your next Millyard coffee run. ☕

11/08/2026

These were so good... White Mountain C***r Company

11/06/2026

A deep-fried mac and cheese grilled cheese burger, a very famous customer, and a new menu staple. 🍔 Tyler tells the Newton Burger story. Full episode is live now, link in bio.

11/06/2026

Busy little day at the Beacon 💜
Interview with Melanie!!
Showing off my amazing gift 🥰
Lunch from Hellenic Pizzeria!!

11/05/2026

If you've ever worked at the Red Arrow Diner , stopped in for a late-night bite, or pulled up a stool to share a meal and a few laughs -- THIS ONE'S FOR YOU! ❤️

For nearly 40 years, the Red Arrow Diner was a huge part of Carol Lawrence-Erickson's life. But for so many people across New Hampshire, it was more than just a place to eat. It was where friendships were made, families gathered, employees became family, and some pretty unforgettable memories happened!

And ohhhhh, do we have some STORIES for you! 😂

This episode of Beyond the Plate is a little different! We're turning the tables on Carol and sitting down with her son Tyler, who practically grew up inside the Red Arrow Diner!

From spending Christmas at the diner and meeting the wild characters who wandered in on third shift to working behind the counter, dressing up as Mo the mascot, and ringing that famous virgin bell -- these two have a LOT to reminisce about!

But it's not all laughs.

Carol and Tyler also get into what it was REALLY like growing up in a family that ran a 24/7 restaurant, the sacrifices that came with it, and one question Carol had for her son -- did he ever resent the diner?

There are funny stories, some pretty incredible memories, and a few heartfelt moments that remind us what the restaurant business is really all about -- the PEOPLE.

And speaking of people, we have something pretty special to celebrate!

On November 9, Carol will be honored with the **2026 Lifetime Achievement Award** at the New Hampshire Lodging & Restaurant Association's Stars of the Industry Awards!

Nearly 40 years of hospitality, countless memories, and SO many people who were part of the journey. What an incredible recognition, and what a beautiful opportunity to celebrate the people and stories that made it all possible!

And here's another little full-circle moment we LOVE -- Tyler was actually Carol's very first guest on Beyond the Plate!

🎙️ **The FULL episode is right here on Facebook!** Hit play, enjoy a trip down memory lane, and share it with someone who was part of the Red Arrow story.

And now we want to hear from YOU!

Were you an employee? A third-shift regular? Did your family have a favorite booth? Maybe you've got a story about that famous virgin bell!

**Drop your favorite Red Arrow Diner memory in the comments!** We have a feeling there are some REALLY good ones out there!

11/03/2026

where do we find the energy? we don’t. we survive.

dave leblanc on raising a 6-year-old, bedtime battles and all, and the one line that keeps him and sara going. if you’re in the hour-by-hour stage, this one’s for you

11/03/2026

How the heck is some of Manchester's most talked-about Puerto Rican food coming out of the BACK of a convenience store?!

NEW EPISODE 🎙️ Episode 79 is LIVE, and the entire conversation is right here in this video!

Meet Ron and Tyra Torres, the husband-and-wife team behind Mi Familia at Parkside Convenience, tucked away at 675 Hooksett Road in Manchester, New Hampshire.

Tyra learned to cook beside her grandmother when she was just five. The two spent TWO YEARS turning the back of a convenience store into their kitchen. And the shredded pork for T's Cubano? It cooks for 12 HOURS.

Carol already has a rating for that Cubano: STUPID good. But wait until you hear what this family does for people in the community. That is where this story goes beyond the food.

Press play on the FULL EPISODE right here on our page. Then tell us -- have you been to Mi Familia yet, or is this your sign to go? Tag the person you'd bring!

Find the kitchen and menu: mifamiliakitchen.com

Address

814 Elm Street
Manchester, NH
03101

Telephone

+18668231077

Website

https://linktr.ee/BeyondtheplateNH

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