
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

Aug 8, 2017 • 32min
#TheEmulsion Ep. 25
Show Notes Dan Barber Ingredients: https://www.eater.com/2016/10/3/13126938/dan-barber-blue-hill-crops Bon Appetit’s list: http://www.grubstreet.com/2017/08/bon-apptits-best-new-restaurant-nominees.html Corey Chow at Per Se: http://www.grubstreet.com/2017/08/nycs-per-se-names-new-chef-de-cuisine.html Hexagon: www.hexagonrestaurant.com https://www.instagram.com/p/BXb0riAhSjr/?hl=en&taken-by=hexagonrestaurant Charlie Trotter’s Legacy: http://www.chicagomag.com/Chicago-Magazine/August-2017/Charlie-Trotter/?utm_campaign=Chimag+charlie+trotter+08.07.17&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=facebook.com Trick Shots: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ou7KSmfC3lA&feature=youtu.be Food Wallpapers: https://medium.com/@justin_khanna/mobile-food-wallpapers-c5f88ad7ec38
Justin's Instagram: @justinkhannaFollow The Repertoire Podcast on Instagram: @joinrepertoire—What's next? 👇Share the PodcastGet Total Station DominationTake the 5-Day-Kitchen-Productivity ChallengeGet on my Email NewsletterSupport the show for $19 a month via the Repertoire Pro Community for Industry ProfessionalsMy latest upload on YouTubeRate the show on SpotifyLeave a review on Apple PodcastsGet in touch with JustinTweet at JustinFollow along on InstagramSign up for one-on-one Coaching with JustinBrowse the gear used to create this💌Send me mail:Justin Khanna5920 MLK Jr. Way SUnit 18272Seattle, WA 98118 USA—

Aug 1, 2017 • 13min
#TheEmulsion Ep. 24
Sushi Engineering: https://www.eater.com/platform/amp/2017/7/10/15948758/sushi-mri-wind-tunnel-japanology Restaurant space engineering: https://www.eater.com/platform/amp/2017/7/24/15999288/danny-meyer-restaurant-formula-interview El Bulli: https://www.eater.com/platform/amp/2017/7/27/16050454/ferran-adria-el-bulli-1846-plans-girona-approval Bouley closes: https://ny.eater.com/2017/7/31/16069208/bouley-closed-private-events-nyc Eater Young Guns: https://www.eater.com/2017/6/22/15785782/eater-young-guns-best-new-chefs-restaurateurs Beme News: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcYiRPkvZR4&t=498s
Justin's Instagram: @justinkhannaFollow The Repertoire Podcast on Instagram: @joinrepertoire—What's next? 👇Share the PodcastGet Total Station DominationTake the 5-Day-Kitchen-Productivity ChallengeGet on my Email NewsletterSupport the show for $19 a month via the Repertoire Pro Community for Industry ProfessionalsMy latest upload on YouTubeRate the show on SpotifyLeave a review on Apple PodcastsGet in touch with JustinTweet at JustinFollow along on InstagramSign up for one-on-one Coaching with JustinBrowse the gear used to create this💌Send me mail:Justin Khanna5920 MLK Jr. Way SUnit 18272Seattle, WA 98118 USA—

Jul 25, 2017 • 1h 2min
#TheEmulsion Ep. 23 INTERVIEW WITH SAM BARTOLAZO
Follow Sam and CheepFeed: Instagram- www.instagram.com/cheepfeed www.cheepfeed.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr8lHQt2qArX1yhLZWqTSdw
Justin's Instagram: @justinkhannaFollow The Repertoire Podcast on Instagram: @joinrepertoire—What's next? 👇Share the PodcastGet Total Station DominationTake the 5-Day-Kitchen-Productivity ChallengeGet on my Email NewsletterSupport the show for $19 a month via the Repertoire Pro Community for Industry ProfessionalsMy latest upload on YouTubeRate the show on SpotifyLeave a review on Apple PodcastsGet in touch with JustinTweet at JustinFollow along on InstagramSign up for one-on-one Coaching with JustinBrowse the gear used to create this💌Send me mail:Justin Khanna5920 MLK Jr. Way SUnit 18272Seattle, WA 98118 USA—

Jul 18, 2017 • 30min
#TheEmulsion Ep. 22
Show Notes Cookbook Risks: http://www.grubstreet.com/2017/07/chefs-cookbooks-hidden-risks.html Trip Advisor Problems: http://www.theguardian.com/travel/2016/jul/08/trouble-with-tripadvisor-summer-food-drink-marina-oloughlin Defending the Tasting Menu: https://www.eater.com/platform/amp/2017/7/11/15924006/sean-brock-tasting-menu-mccradys-charleston-interview Is Alta the Perfect Restaurant? : http://www.grubstreet.com/2017/07/atla-nyc-restaurant-review.html Vespertine Closing the Book: https://la.eater.com/2017/7/17/15982602/vespertine-jordan-kahn-hollywood-reporter-week-review Job Openings: https://www.instagram.com/p/BWpevligq1H/?taken-by=derek_salkin https://www.facebook.com/thibaut.gamba Tickets to try MY FOOD at Ready: www.justinkhanna.com/tickets
Justin's Instagram: @justinkhannaFollow The Repertoire Podcast on Instagram: @joinrepertoire—What's next? 👇Share the PodcastGet Total Station DominationTake the 5-Day-Kitchen-Productivity ChallengeGet on my Email NewsletterSupport the show for $19 a month via the Repertoire Pro Community for Industry ProfessionalsMy latest upload on YouTubeRate the show on SpotifyLeave a review on Apple PodcastsGet in touch with JustinTweet at JustinFollow along on InstagramSign up for one-on-one Coaching with JustinBrowse the gear used to create this💌Send me mail:Justin Khanna5920 MLK Jr. Way SUnit 18272Seattle, WA 98118 USA—

Jul 11, 2017 • 23min
#TheEmulsion Episode 21
Show Notes From Amanda on Restaurants: http://www.laweekly.com/restaurants/chef-ari-taymor-of-alma-will-not-open-a-new-restaurant-heres-why-8368821 Sean Brock NYT: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/07/03/dining/sean-brock-chef-rehab.html Instagram Food: https://www.eater.com/2017/7/6/15925940/instagram-influencers-cronuts-milkshakes-burgers Vespertine ?’s: https://www.eater.com/2017/7/6/15926098/vespertine-los-angeles-jordan-kahn-tasting-menu-open Aquila: https://www.facebook.com/zuck/posts/10103841459221721
Justin's Instagram: @justinkhannaFollow The Repertoire Podcast on Instagram: @joinrepertoire—What's next? 👇Share the PodcastGet Total Station DominationTake the 5-Day-Kitchen-Productivity ChallengeGet on my Email NewsletterSupport the show for $19 a month via the Repertoire Pro Community for Industry ProfessionalsMy latest upload on YouTubeRate the show on SpotifyLeave a review on Apple PodcastsGet in touch with JustinTweet at JustinFollow along on InstagramSign up for one-on-one Coaching with JustinBrowse the gear used to create this💌Send me mail:Justin Khanna5920 MLK Jr. Way SUnit 18272Seattle, WA 98118 USA—

Jun 26, 2017 • 24min
#TheEmulsion Ep. 19
Show Notes Young dumb and broke: http://www.restaurantmanifesto.com/restaurant-people-always-broke/ Indian Sweets Porn: https://www.eater.com/2017/6/24/15865538/raja-sweets-houston-cooking-in-america-video Canister Safety: http://www.grubstreet.com/2017/06/exploding-whipped-cream-dispenser-kills-instagram-model-rebecca-burger.html http://www.ardtime.net/ Tosi Copycats: https://www.eater.com/2017/6/26/15873030/christina-tosi-burger-king-lucky-charms-shake Raised Doughnuts: https://www.instagram.com/raiseddoughnuts/ Embeya Scandal: http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170617/ISSUE01/170619893?X-IgnoreUserAgent=1&X-IgnoreUserAgent=1 Butter Porn: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GFtx5P7Mu8 BOOM: http://www.denverpost.com/2017/06/20/centennial-boom-supersonic-airplane-design/
Justin's Instagram: @justinkhannaFollow The Repertoire Podcast on Instagram: @joinrepertoire—What's next? 👇Share the PodcastGet Total Station DominationTake the 5-Day-Kitchen-Productivity ChallengeGet on my Email NewsletterSupport the show for $19 a month via the Repertoire Pro Community for Industry ProfessionalsMy latest upload on YouTubeRate the show on SpotifyLeave a review on Apple PodcastsGet in touch with JustinTweet at JustinFollow along on InstagramSign up for one-on-one Coaching with JustinBrowse the gear used to create this💌Send me mail:Justin Khanna5920 MLK Jr. Way SUnit 18272Seattle, WA 98118 USA—

Jun 19, 2017 • 28min
#TheEmulsion Ep. 18
Show Notes Yelpers need Yelp: http://www.restaurantmanifesto.com/yelp-yourself/ https://www.eater.com/2017/6/19/15809000/david-chang-momofuku-yelp-interview Why This 3-Star Restaurant Has a 3-Day Workweek: https://munchies.vice.com/en_us/article/why-this-3-star-restaurant-has-a-3-day-workweek Gordon Ramsay Fish Filet: https://www.foodbeast.com/news/gordon-ramsay-guinness-world-record/ Mark Bittman w/ Grub Street: http://www.grubstreet.com/2017/06/mark-bittman-on-the-new-foodieism.html Maaemo’s work schedule: https://munchies.vice.com/en_us/article/why-this-3-star-restaurant-has-a-3-day-workweek Technology in Food: who is using a piece of technology in an interesting way in the industry (both in the kitchen and toward the guest/customer)?? https://www.eater.com/2016/9/28/13095780/danny-meyer-apple-watch-resy http://news.mit.edu/2017/researchers-engineer-shape-shifting-noodles-0525 Gopro Fusion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PygsKZXpYrI
Justin's Instagram: @justinkhannaFollow The Repertoire Podcast on Instagram: @joinrepertoire—What's next? 👇Share the PodcastGet Total Station DominationTake the 5-Day-Kitchen-Productivity ChallengeGet on my Email NewsletterSupport the show for $19 a month via the Repertoire Pro Community for Industry ProfessionalsMy latest upload on YouTubeRate the show on SpotifyLeave a review on Apple PodcastsGet in touch with JustinTweet at JustinFollow along on InstagramSign up for one-on-one Coaching with JustinBrowse the gear used to create this💌Send me mail:Justin Khanna5920 MLK Jr. Way SUnit 18272Seattle, WA 98118 USA—

Jun 14, 2017 • 33min
#TheEmulsion Ep. 17
Show Notes: Industry Conflicts: https://www.eater.com/2017/6/6/15745226/restaurant-industry-challenges Portland Burritos Disaster: https://nextshark.com/kooks-burritos-heroes-publically-expose-white-owned-restaurants-guilty-of-cultural-appropriation-all-over-portland/ Dave Beran's Dialogue: https://www.eater.com/2017/6/8/15759486/dave-beran-dialogue-santa-monica-opening-gallery-food-hall Barr in Copenhagen: http://www.grubstreet.com/2017/06/barr-restaurant-taking-over-noma-space.html Olmsted Bistro?: https://ny.eater.com/2017/6/12/15783108/olmsteds-greg-baxtrom-second-restaurant-prospect-heights Seattle's Soda Tax: http://www.grubstreet.com/2017/06/seattle-latest-city-to-tax-sugary-soda.html Chefs & Instagram: http://www.grubstreet.com/2017/06/how-high-end-chefs-have-embraced-instagram.html Cooking for Critics: http://www.grubstreet.com/2017/06/cooking-for-restaurant-critics.html WWDC '17: https://techcrunch.com/2017/06/05/crunch-report-everything-wwdc-2017/ Black Panther Trailer: http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/black-panther-teaser-trailer-racks-up-89m-views-first-24-hours-1012811 Toothache Magazine: https://sf.eater.com/2017/6/5/15743022/toothache-magazine-nick-muncy-coi-pastry-chef-sf
Justin's Instagram: @justinkhannaFollow The Repertoire Podcast on Instagram: @joinrepertoire—What's next? 👇Share the PodcastGet Total Station DominationTake the 5-Day-Kitchen-Productivity ChallengeGet on my Email NewsletterSupport the show for $19 a month via the Repertoire Pro Community for Industry ProfessionalsMy latest upload on YouTubeRate the show on SpotifyLeave a review on Apple PodcastsGet in touch with JustinTweet at JustinFollow along on InstagramSign up for one-on-one Coaching with JustinBrowse the gear used to create this💌Send me mail:Justin Khanna5920 MLK Jr. Way SUnit 18272Seattle, WA 98118 USA—

Jun 14, 2017 • 29min
#TheEmulsion Ep. 16
Show Notes: Next Hollywood: https://www.eater.com/.../next-chicago-hollywood-menu-photos Eater Young Guns: https://www.eater.com/.../eater-young-guns-2017-nominees... Binging with Babish: https://www.youtube.com/user/bgfilms Byron Talbott: https://www.youtube.com/user/ByronTalbott Wired Booze: https://www.wired.com/.../brian-davis-lost-spirits.../... Dicks by Max Joseph: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRRvjZ_XNog&feature=youtu.be
Justin's Instagram: @justinkhannaFollow The Repertoire Podcast on Instagram: @joinrepertoire—What's next? 👇Share the PodcastGet Total Station DominationTake the 5-Day-Kitchen-Productivity ChallengeGet on my Email NewsletterSupport the show for $19 a month via the Repertoire Pro Community for Industry ProfessionalsMy latest upload on YouTubeRate the show on SpotifyLeave a review on Apple PodcastsGet in touch with JustinTweet at JustinFollow along on InstagramSign up for one-on-one Coaching with JustinBrowse the gear used to create this💌Send me mail:Justin Khanna5920 MLK Jr. Way SUnit 18272Seattle, WA 98118 USA—

May 31, 2017 • 22min
#TheEmulsion Ep. 15 - INTERVIEW WITH DEANA SAUKUM OF @FAIMFATALE
Today's guest is a previously just a boss from a restaurant empire in Austin. From opening new spaces, managing existing ones, and most recently a freelance writer, traveler, photographer, and lifestyle figure getting aaaaaall the double taps on Instagram. It’s my sincere pleasure to have Deana Saukam on the show! Check her out on Instagram or Facebook @faimfatale Don't miss a thing: →Website (everything): http://geni.us/site →YouTube (subscribe): http://geni.us/youtubesubscribe →Instagram (watch my stories/check my photos): http://geni.us/instag →Facebook (live streams/news): http://geni.us/faceb →Twitter (talk to me): http://geni.us/twit →Kit (all the gear I use): http://geni.us/kitpage →Snapchat (say hi): jkhan1
Justin's Instagram: @justinkhannaFollow The Repertoire Podcast on Instagram: @joinrepertoire—What's next? 👇Share the PodcastGet Total Station DominationTake the 5-Day-Kitchen-Productivity ChallengeGet on my Email NewsletterSupport the show for $19 a month via the Repertoire Pro Community for Industry ProfessionalsMy latest upload on YouTubeRate the show on SpotifyLeave a review on Apple PodcastsGet in touch with JustinTweet at JustinFollow along on InstagramSign up for one-on-one Coaching with JustinBrowse the gear used to create this💌Send me mail:Justin Khanna5920 MLK Jr. Way SUnit 18272Seattle, WA 98118 USA—