
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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Jun 7, 2018 • 28min
Atomix, Kitchen Predators, Alinea Chef Swap & more on #TheEmulsion Episode 68

**Show Notes:**
**Atomix:[https://ny.eater.com/platform/amp/2018/5/25/17391374/atomix-photos-menu-nyc?\_\_twitter\_impression=true](https://ny.eater.com/platform/amp/2018/5/25/17391374/atomix-photos-menu-nyc?__twitter_impression=true)**
**Kitchen Predators:[https://mobile.nytimes.com/2018/05/26/opinion/sunday/predators-restaurants-mario-batali.html?smprod=nytcore-ipad&smid=nytcore-ipad-share](https://mobile.nytimes.com/2018/05/26/opinion/sunday/predators-restaurants-mario-batali.html?smprod=nytcore-ipad&smid=nytcore-ipad-share)**
**New Alinea Chef:[https://chicago.eater.com/platform/amp/2018/5/29/17401076/alinea-new-executive-chef-simon-davies-mike-bagale-out?utm\_campaign=chicago.eater&utm\_content=chorus&utm\_medium=social&utm\_source=twitter&\_\_twitter\_impression=true](https://chicago.eater.com/platform/amp/2018/5/29/17401076/alinea-new-executive-chef-simon-davies-mike-bagale-out?utm_campaign=chicago.eater&utm_content=chorus&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&__twitter_impression=true)**
**LA Michelin:[https://www.foodandwine.com/news/michelin-guide-should-return-la](https://www.foodandwine.com/news/michelin-guide-should-return-la)**
**Tableside Service:[https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-05-29/at-restaurants-tableside-service-has-gone-too-far](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-05-29/at-restaurants-tableside-service-has-gone-too-far)**
**Salvation + Empellon:[https://www.nytimes.com/2018/05/30/dining/empellon-salvation-taco-alex-stupak.html?partner=rss&emc=rss](https://www.nytimes.com/2018/05/30/dining/empellon-salvation-taco-alex-stupak.html?partner=rss&emc=rss)**
**Colin & Samir podcast: [https://www.colinandsamir.com/the-podcast/](https://www.colinandsamir.com/the-podcast/)**
**Mario Tennis: [https://www.sbnation.com/2018/6/5/17429436/mario-tennis-aces-nintendo-review-good-demo-switch](https://www.sbnation.com/2018/6/5/17429436/mario-tennis-aces-nintendo-review-good-demo-switch)**
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👋My name is Justin Khanna. For the past 8 years I've been training at Michelin-Starred and critically acclaimed restaurants like Per Se, Grace, The French Laundry, noma, Frantzen and Lysverket.
I host a weekly podcast called [The Emulsion](http://justinkhanna.com/podcast) where I curate chef/restaurant/fine dining news. I also interview knife makers, authors, food critics, chefs, bartenders, farmers, entrepreneurs and thought leaders to discover insights that can improve your life.
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Jun 1, 2018 • 1h 12min
Sharpening Misconceptions, Owning a Shop, & New Knives with Albert Edmonds on Episode 67
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Jun 1, 2018 • 7min
What Ego is the Enemy can teach the Professional Chef
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Jun 1, 2018 • 6min
The 20% Rule
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May 24, 2018 • 33min
"Restaurant Labor Crisis", Thomas Keller in Miami, Anon Somms & MORE-The Emulsion Ep. 66

Show Notes:
Restaurant Labor: [https://www.eater.com/editor-newsletter/2018/5/7/17326866/restaurant-industry-labor-shortage-crisis](https://www.eater.com/editor-newsletter/2018/5/7/17326866/restaurant-industry-labor-shortage-crisis)
TK in Miami: [http://www.miami.com/miami-restaurants/french-laundry-chef-thomas-keller-is-finally-opening-his-miami-restaurant-weve-been-waiting-188863/](http://www.miami.com/miami-restaurants/french-laundry-chef-thomas-keller-is-finally-opening-his-miami-restaurant-weve-been-waiting-188863/)
Design in Restaurants: [https://artfulliving.com/top-restaurants-serve-up-inspired-design/](https://artfulliving.com/top-restaurants-serve-up-inspired-design/)
Hidden Somms: [https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/sommeliers-why-the-anonymity](https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/sommeliers-why-the-anonymity)
Flow: [http://www.restaurantmanifesto.com/restaurant-flow/](http://www.restaurantmanifesto.com/restaurant-flow/)
Food Porn: [https://amp.fastcompany.com/40569338/hey-restaurants-all-that-food-porn-is-working?\_\_twitter\_impression=true](https://amp.fastcompany.com/40569338/hey-restaurants-all-that-food-porn-is-working?__twitter_impression=true)
Food & Medicine: [https://www.theverge.com/platform/amp/2018/5/16/17360860/collagen-food-health-fda-regulation-science?\_\_twitter\_impression=true](https://www.theverge.com/platform/amp/2018/5/16/17360860/collagen-food-health-fda-regulation-science?__twitter_impression=true)
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May 18, 2018 • 1h 20min
Chefs Changing Culture, Tattoos, & Knowing the Numbers w/ Derek Simcik - The Emulsion 65
Chef Derek Simcik is the Executive Chef of Scout PNW in the Thompson Hotel in Seattle. He's traveled the world and lived abroad, cooking in Europe, Asia, and in cities all over the US. In this episode we talk chefs changing the culture of cities, culinary school alternatives, being a financially knowledable chef, growing up with food, hip hop, tattoos, and more. https://www.instagram.com/chef\_derek83/
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May 15, 2018 • 44min
Dessert "Discriminiation", NOMNK, Flynn & Gem - The Emulsion Ep. 64

Show Notes:
Dessert Discrimination: [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-04-23/dessert-discrimination-must-be-stopped](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-04-23/dessert-discrimination-must-be-stopped)
Noma Reviews: [https://www.eater.com/platform/amp/2018/3/5/17081570/noma-restaurant-reviews-rene-redzepi-relaunch-copenhagen?\_\_twitter\_impression=true](https://www.eater.com/platform/amp/2018/3/5/17081570/noma-restaurant-reviews-rene-redzepi-relaunch-copenhagen?__twitter_impression=true)
NOMNK: [https://andershusa.com/nomnk-pop-up-in-bergen-simon-nilsen-these-apprentices-are-tomorrows-star-chefs](https://andershusa.com/nomnk-pop-up-in-bergen-simon-nilsen-these-apprentices-are-tomorrows-star-chefs)
Dominique Crenn’s new spot: [https://sf.eater.com/platform/amp/2018/4/24/17277120/dominique-crenn-bar-crenn-wine-bar-food-parisian-review-san-francisco?\_\_twitter\_impression=true](https://sf.eater.com/platform/amp/2018/4/24/17277120/dominique-crenn-bar-crenn-wine-bar-food-parisian-review-san-francisco?__twitter_impression=true)
Flynn & Gem: [http://www.grubstreet.com/2018/05/chef-flynn-mcgarry-gem-profile.html](http://www.grubstreet.com/2018/05/chef-flynn-mcgarry-gem-profile.html)
Inua: [https://www.hospitalitymagazine.com.au/noma-announces-new-venue-for-japan/](https://www.hospitalitymagazine.com.au/noma-announces-new-venue-for-japan/)
Birdsong: [https://sf.eater.com/2018/5/1/17305240/birdsong-chris-bleidorn-atelier-crenn-open-photos-san-francisco](https://sf.eater.com/2018/5/1/17305240/birdsong-chris-bleidorn-atelier-crenn-open-photos-san-francisco)
Algebra of Happiness: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qMW6xgPgY4s&t=317s](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qMW6xgPgY4s&t=317s)
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May 2, 2018 • 56min
Managing Burnout, Perfect Tacos, Culinary School Opinions and More on #TheEmulsion Episode 63 with Derek Bugge

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Apr 30, 2018 • 17min
Elements of Dessert - My Review
[](https://www.amazon.com/Elements-Dessert-Francisco-J-Migoya/dp/047089198X/ref=as_li_ss_il?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1525104535&sr=8-1&linkCode=li2&tag=justinkhann07-20&linkId=1de02a2c789b14dd8ae00b30b005bd09) Justin's Instagram: @justinkhanna
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Apr 25, 2018 • 33min
Coi Controversies, Expediter Lyfe, Ko's Bar, Minimum Wage & All 100 Best Restaurants - The Emulsion Episode 62

Show Notes:
Coi Stories: [https://www.forbes.com/sites/ambergibson/2018/04/12/cois-chef-erik-anderson-on-why-fine-dining-will-never-die/#557349361542](https://www.forbes.com/sites/ambergibson/2018/04/12/cois-chef-erik-anderson-on-why-fine-dining-will-never-die/#557349361542)
[https://www.sfchronicle.com/restaurants/amp/Why-the-restaurant-Coi-won-t-be-on-this-12839348.php?\_\_twitter\_impression=true](https://www.sfchronicle.com/restaurants/amp/Why-the-restaurant-Coi-won-t-be-on-this-12839348.php?__twitter_impression=true)
Expediter Lyfe: [https://mobile.nytimes.com/2018/04/17/dining/restaurant-kitchen-expediters.html?smid=tw-share](https://mobile.nytimes.com/2018/04/17/dining/restaurant-kitchen-expediters.html?smid=tw-share)
Momofuku Ko: [https://ny.eater.com/platform/amp/2018/4/17/17244806/momofuku-ko-bar-review-nyc?\_\_twitter\_impression=true](https://ny.eater.com/platform/amp/2018/4/17/17244806/momofuku-ko-bar-review-nyc?__twitter_impression=true)
Minimum Wage: [https://www.eater.com/2018/4/18/17251776/raise-minimum-wage-poll-majority-higher-menu-prices](https://www.eater.com/2018/4/18/17251776/raise-minimum-wage-poll-majority-higher-menu-prices)
Garces Scandal: [http://www.grubstreet.com/2018/04/jose-garces-restaurant-empire-battling-lawsuits-and-closings.html](http://www.grubstreet.com/2018/04/jose-garces-restaurant-empire-battling-lawsuits-and-closings.html)
Jose Andres: [http://www.grubstreet.com/2018/04/chef-jos-andrs-one-of-the-most-influential-people-of-2018.html](http://www.grubstreet.com/2018/04/chef-jos-andrs-one-of-the-most-influential-people-of-2018.html)
All 100 50 Best: [http://www.grubstreet.com/2018/04/paul-grinberg-quest-to-eat-at-worlds-100-best-restaurants.html](http://www.grubstreet.com/2018/04/paul-grinberg-quest-to-eat-at-worlds-100-best-restaurants.html)
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My name is Justin Khanna. For the past 8 years I've been training at Michelin-Starred and critically acclaimed restaurants like Per Se, Grace, The French Laundry, noma, Frantzen and Lysverket.
I host a weekly podcast called [The Emulsion](http://justinkhanna.com/podcast) where I curate chef/restaurant/fine dining news. I also interview knife makers, authors, food critics, chefs, bartenders, farmers, entrepreneurs and thought leaders to discover insights that can improve your life.
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