About Us | Beyondish

Welcome to
beyondish

We bring you the best hometown dishes curated by the people who live there.

Go where the locals go.

TRUST IS
EVERYTHING

We have a relationship with every single reviewer! No group think here. When we're tipped off about a dish that has people raving, we send a real person to check it out.

HOW DO WE DO IT?

We enlist writers, photographers, chefs, bakers, cooks, sauciers, servers, food crafts and service people – anyone who has a stake in the game. The reviews are from the heart, never paid for and always untainted. In return, our people who “dish” get the full weight of the Beyondish machine behind them. Please read their bios, follow their links, and hear their stories. We support their passion with every ounce of ours.

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MEET THE TEAM

Ken Carlton
FOUNDER & EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Ken has driven just about every two-lane highway in America and pulled off wherever something looked good to eat. This is where Beyondish was born. In between road trips, he has authored five books including FOOD FOR MARRIAGE, and co-authored THE HUNGER with Chef John DeLucie, which was a Barnes & Noble "Discover Great New Writers" finalist. His screen credits include an option with the producers of the Oscar-winning film, "Babette's Feast." Ken served for years as a speechwriter for Fortune, Time Inc., ABC News and ESPN , among others.

Abby Gold
EDITORIAL DIRECTOR

Abby operates under a pseudonym, since she can be found most nights hiding under cover and reviewing upscale restaurants for a well-known publication. She has written about food and travel in nearly as many states as Ken has driven through and can hold forth on every dish from grilled cheese to the perfect Chicago hot dog.

Brooke Harcrow
BRAND MANAGER & DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL MEDIA

Brooke is a brand strategist, visual storyteller, marketing professional and type A personality with over 10 years experience at various entertainment, fitness and service industry startups. She brings valuable insight on what it takes to move the needle and take a company to the next level. Raised in a food-loving family, Beyondish is the ideal platform for combining her passion for food with her expertise in nurturing growing businesses.

Pam Wilson
DIRECTOR OF PARTNERSHIPS

Pam shares a passion for food, music and vibrant local communities in her role as lead partnership innovator for Beyondish. With her extensive experience as a national advertising and media marketing executive, she brings together businesses and hungry souls in pursuit of deliciousness. In her off hours, Pam can be found flowing through yoga poses at her own studio, The Haven Yoga & Spiritual Sanctuary. She splits her time between Simpsonville, SC and Nashville.

Mike Loewenberg
DIRECTOR OF IT & ENGINEERING

Mike is a seasoned IT executive and master of Web design and all things Internet. He has built, managed, maintained, and provided security for hundreds of websites across multiple businesses for over 20 years. An inveterate foodie and accomplished home chef, he is nearly always thinking of his next meal.

Lily Stern
DESIGN LEAD & ART DIRECTOR

Lily created the look and feel of the Beyondish website, spearheading its creative direction and user interface. A Francophile, cook and wordsmith, Lily is a digital marketing and graphic design wizard who specializes in growing brands and scaling success. When not obsessing over food, she can usually be found exploring the various neighborhoods of New York City.

Kim Trang-Blair
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY

After earning her MBA and working a dozen years in corporate America, Kim pivoted and pursued her dream to become a professional photographer. She now specializes in wedding and lifestyle photography. Her work has been featured in multiple wedding magazines and graced the pages of several bridal fashion designers' websites. When not working or driving the photographic look of Beyondish, she is raising three kids under six to be positive change-makers in the world.