
The Repertoire Podcast
Your Repertoire is the most valuable asset in your career.
It's the collection of skills, stories, experiences, and lessons you've had to hard-earn in this hospitality industry. What if you could ask some of the best professionals in the world how they built their Repertoire?
In this podcast, you can look forward to expert-led interviews by Chef Justin Khanna, breakdowns of news and stories that are impacting the industry, and the occasional bonus episode that might include a tactic or strategy that drastically improves your life.
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Latest episodes

Dec 20, 2018 • 50min
Eating with a Michelin Inspector, Simone, and Endangered Somms on Ep. 85
Headlines:
Next 2019 Menus: https://mailchi.mp/nextrestaurant/announcing-nexts-2019-menus-1254693
Grant Crilly Kitchen Think: https://www.reddit.com/r/sousvide/comments/a3si78/grant_crilly_chefsteps_new_tv_show_premiers_11pm/
Soleil Ho: https://www.sfchronicle.com/restaurants/article/Soleil-Ho-named-the-San-Francisco-Chronicle-s-13444943.php
Julian Niccolini Forced out of Four Seasons Restaurant: https://ny.eater.com/platform/amp/2018/12/17/18145098/julian-niccolini-four-seasons-restaurant-out-me-too
Andrew Brochu Out, Nick Dostal Joins Alinea: https://www.chicagotribune.com/dining/ct-food-brochu-roister-nick-dostal-alinea-1217-story.html?fbclid=IwAR19UO512fMp7g_QryHmGS7eDMNBIw2uCN7P5aDJgftqfIFA1fDcm5g8qFs
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Lucky Cricket: https://www.eater.com/platform/amp/2018/11/20/18105239/andrew-zimmern-lucky-cricket-chinese-restaurant-chain-minnesota?utm_campaign=eater&utm_content=chorus&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&__twitter_impression=true
WhatsApp in India: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/11/23/dining/whatsapp-india-cooking.html#click=https://t.co/RCKs3IOhYV
Jessica Largey: https://www.eater.com/platform/amp/2018/11/29/18112580/jessica-largey-simone-restaurant-healthcare?utm_campaign=eater&utm_content=chorus&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&__twitter_impression=true
Endagered Somms: https://www.thedailybeast.com/are-great-sommeliers-an-endangered-species
BTS with Michelin: https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2009/11/23/lunch-with-m/amp?__twitter_impression=true
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate: https://amzn.to/2LtjhHt
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Dec 14, 2018 • 1h 26min
From Kitchen to Media with Mike Truong - Ep. 84
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👋My name is Justin Khanna. I spent 8 years training at Michelin-starred and critically acclaimed restaurants like Per Se, Grace, The French Laundry, noma, Frantzen and Lysverket.
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Nov 27, 2018 • 38min
Restaurant Kickstarters, Chefs & Allergies, Lessons from Bourdain and MORE.
Headlines:
360 Eat Guide: https://andershusa.com/360-eat-guide-ranking-restaurants-on-gastronomy-and-sustainability
Prison & Ramen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PLt9fRYT92M&feature=youtu.be
Ivan Orkin x100: https://www.eater.com/2018/11/1/18049542/ivan-ramen-orkin-fast-casual-chain-expansion
Reverie in Georgetown: https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/food/reverie-in-georgetown-marks-the-return-of-a-really-busy-chef/2018/11/08/087709ce-dee9-11e8-85df-7a6b4d25cfbb_story.html?noredirect=on&utm_term=.78cadd695a80
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Mägo: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1550421332/mago-a-sustainable-restaurant-coming-to-oakland/updates
https://www.magorestaurant.com/menu-dinner/
Eater 38 2018: https://www.eater.com/platform/amp/best-american-restaurants-review/2018/11/13/18071890/best-restaurants-america-2018?__twitter_impression=true
Nick Kokonas Roadmap for Tock: https://medium.com/@nickkokonas/the-restaurant-reservations-game-is-about-to-finally-get-wild-be06e64dde12
Chefs & Allergies: https://www.eater.com/platform/amp/2018/10/31/18038452/restaurants-chefs-food-allergies-nuts-fish-gluten-garlic
Lessons from Bourdain: https://25iq.com/2017/10/07/a-dozen-lessons-about-business-from-anthony-bourdain/amp/?__twitter_impression=true
Full Heart: https://fullhearthospitality.com/#jason-rose
AI: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FlgLxSLsYWQ
John Mayer & Jerry Lorenzo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3nmMV9K9-8w
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Nov 9, 2018 • 1h 20min
Learn to Teach, Teach to Learn with Mareko Maumasi - Ep. 82
Mareko Maumasi, a professional artist and founder of Maumasi Fire Arts, discusses topics such as the value of sharing trade secrets in knife making, pursuing potential in one's career, choosing the right knife for cooking, the importance of proper knife care, exploring the technique of dry welding in knife making, fascination with Anthony Bourdain and Szechuan cuisine, and the philosophy of teaching and promoting knife care clinics.

Oct 25, 2018 • 43min
Maaemo Moving, Somm Fraud, Chefs vs Sports and MORE on Ep. 81
Headlines:
John Shields CDC: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bow9p73AK8u/?hl=en&taken-by=chefjohnshields
Smyth Mushroom Dish on Michelin IG: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bo148f-BNkl/?hl=en&taken-by=michelinguide
100 tips to make better pasta: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=06wcbdUK1Do&feature=youtu.be
UE Greenland: https://www.flickr.com/photos/ulteriorepicure/sets/72157674247319278
Regulus: https://amzn.to/2O38aVp
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZbZf5BHYvyk&feature=youtu.be&app=desktop
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Maaemo Moving: https://andershusa.com/maaemo-is-moving-norways-only-three-michelin-starred-restaurant-is-moving-to-a-new-location-in-oslo
Somm Fraud: https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2018/10/somm-struck-off-by-court-of-master-sommeliers
Chefs & Sports: https://twitter.com/davidchang/status/1045771210775244801?s=12
https://www.theringer.com/nfl/2018/9/25/17899586/the-scheme-war-is-over
Wage Theft: https://www.eater.com/2018/9/25/17886990/how-restaurants-steal-from-workers-wage-theft
WSJ Tipping: https://www.wsj.com/articles/you-want-20-for-handing-me-a-muffin-the-awkward-etiquette-of-ipad-tipping-1539790018
Saint Peter Restaurant: https://www.goodfood.com.au/eat-out/good-food-guides/how-josh-niland-is-changing-seafood-cookery-from-sydney-restaurant-saint-peter-20171010-gyy2as
Tazo Tea: https://amzn.to/2EGTsE4
Tim Ferriss + Nick Kokonas: https://tim.blog/2018/10/18/nick-kokonas/
Chase Jarvis + Michael Hebb: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=www30z8uGW4
Ground Up Show w/ James Clear: http://mattdavella.com/083
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Sep 27, 2018 • 54min
"Restaurant Decline", Tso, Food as Art & Diversity on Ep. 80 #TheEmulsion
Show Notes:
Life Hack: https://twitter.com/devtesla/status/1041122297090920449?s=12
Morgan Fallon on JRE: https://overcast.fm/+v9hBcQ
D.C. Michelin 2019: https://guide.michelin.com/us/washington-dc/news-and-views/michelin-stars-washington-dc-2019-results/news
AI Apple names: https://amp.fastcompany.com/90234447/these-ai-generated-apple-names-are-the-new-best-thing-about-fall?__twitter_impression=true
Mari’s Spot has a name: https://chicago.eater.com/platform/amp/2018/9/11/17843534/yugen-mari-katsumura-contemporary-japanese-fine-dining-grace-olszewski?__twitter_impression=true
Il Corvo in West Seattle: https://www.seattlemet.com/articles/2018/9/10/il-corvo-s-mike-easton-will-open-a-restaurant-il-nido-in-west-seattle
Hamilton backs down: http://www.grubstreet.com/amp/2018/09/gabrielle-hamilton-ashley-merriman-spotted-pig-deal-off.html?__twitter_impression=true
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Americans eating out less: http://www.grubstreet.com/amp/2018/09/americans-are-eating-out-a-lot-less.html?__twitter_impression=true
Tso Delivery: https://tsodelivery.com/
Chef’s Table Season 5 & 6: https://www.eater.com/platform/amp/2018/9/11/17816766/chefs-table-netflix-new-cast-season-5-and-6-sean-brock-albert-adria-cristina-martinez-mashama-bailey?__twitter_impression=true
“We Want Plates”: https://amzn.to/2Ocf2nD
World’s 50 best on Inclusivity: https://m.theworlds50best.com/blog/News/time-for-change-why-50-best-is-committed-to-a-more-inclusive-restaurant-industry.html
Healthy Kitchen Dynamics from Food & Wine: https://amp.foodandwine.com/chefs/communal-table-leading-by-example-gabriel-rucker?source=dam&__twitter_impression=true
12 Days 2018: https://ulteriorepicure.com/2018/09/12/save-the-dates-12-days-of-christmas-2018/amp/?__twitter_impression=true
YBLINC on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yblinc/?hl=en
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Sep 17, 2018 • 1h 27min
Event Production 101 with Jade Leong of Voyager's Table - Ep. 79
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Sep 13, 2018 • 9min
The Difference Between a "Cook" and a "Chef" - An Intermezzo
Discussion on the titles and roles in the culinary industry, the significance of job titles in the culinary profession, transitioning from chef to restaurant owner, and embracing the title.

Sep 6, 2018 • 49min
"Fake" Meat, David Chang, and Trout vs Salmon on Episode 78
Show Notes
Anthony Bourdain Doc: https://www.eater.com/platform/amp/2018/8/17/17715142/anthony-bourdain-documentary-cnn?__twitter_impression=true
The Final Table: http://www.grubstreet.com/2018/08/netflix-the-final-table-show.html
Steak Knives: https://www.eater.com/2018/9/5/17426380/frenchette-knives-controversial-roland-lannier-nyc
Eater Young Guns: https://www.eater.com/2018/7/19/17566034/eater-young-guns-2018
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Michelin (Soigne Films) Mini-Doc: https://vimeo.com/286067973?ref=fb-share
Jim Sullivan: https://www.jimsullivanphotography.com/
Trout or Salmon?: https://modernfarmer.com/2018/08/chinese-regulators-say-trout-can-be-sold-as-salmon/
Ulterior Epicure Rumination: https://ulteriorepicure.com/2018/08/29/rumination-37-killing-meritocracy/amp/?__twitter_impression=true
David Chang NYT: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/08/28/dining/david-chang-kojin-toronto.html
Kitchen Culture: https://www.gq.com/story/how-do-we-fix-restaurant-culture-chef-roundtable
“Fake” Meat: https://www.vox.com/platform/amp/2018/8/30/17799874/lab-grown-meat-memphis-just-animal-cell?__twitter_impression=true
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Aug 27, 2018 • 1h 26min
Systems, Recipes and Effectiveness with Amit Levy - Episode 77 of #TheEmulsion
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