Justin Khanna

The Repertoire Podcast

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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. Subscribe for weekly episodes of The Repertoire Podcast.

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Justin Khanna

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Those Weird Tickets: Food Aversions - An Intermezzo 08.03.2018 5:51

The David Kinch Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NCS3gv-EjhY Justin's Instagram: @justinkhanna Follow The Repertoire Podcast on Instagram: @joinrepertoire — What's next? 👇 Share the Podcast Get Total Station Domination Take the 5-Day-Kitchen-Productivity Challenge Get on my Email Newsletter Support the show for $19 a month via the Repertoire Pro Community for Industry Professionals My l...

New Knife Makers, Leaving the Kitchen, Custom Shapes and Passion with Galen Garretson of Town Cutler - The Emulsion Episode 55 06.03.2018 47:08

I chatted with Galen Garretson, Founder and Owner of Town Cutler. From their site: " In 2011, Galen Garretson opened Town Cutler after working in kitchens for over ten years. Before working in restaurants, Galen had always been fascinated with knives, learning how to sharpen knives from his father, who was also a knife nerd." www.towncutler.com www.instagram.com/towncutler In 2011, Galen Garretson...

Why Chefs Fall Short, Jay Rayner Rants, New Restaurants, and HBR on #TheEmulsion Ep.54 01.03.2018 29:29

![](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/533aee31e4b00862b2168898/t/5a9762549140b739cc175ad9/1519870556291/?format=1000w) Why Chefs Fall Short: [https://meyersassociates.com/editoria...](https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&v=kwjfwRvTAms&redir_token=krv8xSICVEb5TUqCJIQp2mYOBl18MTUxOTk1Njc3NkAxNTE5ODcwMzc2&q=https%3A%2F%2Fmeyersassociates.com%2Feditorial%2Fchefs-fa...

Staging, How to Price Your Food, Young Chef Life w/ Spencer Venancio-The Emulsion Podcast Ep.53 19.02.2018 1:07:13

![](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/533aee31e4b00862b2168898/t/5a8b54319140b7effc455db2/1519080502605/?format=1000w) Spencer Venancio is currently 13 at the time of publishing this show, he's already doing 5 course dinners out of his house in Minneapolis, we get into a ton of really interesting topics, I'd love for you guys to give Spencer your thoughts: https://www.instagram.com/thediner\_...

Why Restaurants Fail, Drake’s Restaurant, Single Diner Thoughts and more on #TheEmulsion Ep 52 14.02.2018 36:58

![IMG_0863.PNG](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/533aee31e4b00862b2168898/t/5a838881e2c483803424a680/1518569624507/IMG_0863.PNG?format=1000w) Failing Restaurants: https://www.foodabletv.com/blog/2017/2/10/the-no-1-reason-why-restaurants-fail-and-what-to-do-about-it?format=amp&\_\_twitter\_impression=true Drake’s Restaurant: https://www.eater.com/platform/amp/2018/2/9/16994750/drake-rest...

Female Chefs, Getting Fired, Selling Plates and more on #TheEmulsion Ep 51 08.02.2018 31:27

![IMG_0814.PNG](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/533aee31e4b00862b2168898/t/5a7c87e0c83025e5f44ec347/1518110701853/IMG_0814.PNG?format=1000w) Female Chef News: [https://www.vogue.com/article/dominique-crenn-resy-women-of-food](https://www.vogue.com/article/dominique-crenn-resy-women-of-food) Chef’s Table Pastry: [https://www.eater.com/2018/1/30/16951652/netflix-chefs-table-pastry-premiere-ch...

Fine Dining Pivoting, Twitter Rants, Farms, Salt Bae and more on #TheEmulsion Ep. 50! 30.01.2018 30:19

![](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/533aee31e4b00862b2168898/t/5a70d728c83025604e83a059/1517344554086/?format=1000w) Twitter Thread: https://twitter.com/hels/status/956589465501396992 Farms: https://www.eater.com/2018/1/30/16923264/restaurant-farm-owner-business-farm-to-table Salt Bae: https://www.her.ie/food/remember-salt-bae-well-everyone-complaining-restaurant-386334 RTB Fillmore: https:...

INTERVIEW with DOZFY- The Emulsion Episode 49 30.01.2018 29:39

Follow @dozfy and @dozfy works Justin's Instagram: @justinkhanna Follow The Repertoire Podcast on Instagram: @joinrepertoire — What's next? 👇 Share the Podcast Get Total Station Domination Take the 5-Day-Kitchen-Productivity Challenge Get on my Email Newsletter Support the show for $19 a month via the Repertoire Pro Community for Industry Professionals My latest upload on YouTube Rate the show on...

Talking Grace, R.I.P. Paul Bocuse, Flynn McGarry, David Chang on Netflix & more on #TheEmulsion 48 22.01.2018 32:30

![IMG_0679.PNG](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/533aee31e4b00862b2168898/t/5a6646b64192025d0d228102/1516652222904/IMG_0679.PNG?format=1000w) Grace Stories: https://chicago.eater.com/2017/12/27/16821580/grace-chicago-closed-contract-fired-duffy-muser-owner-legal-hurdles-new-restaurant https://chicago.eater.com/2017/12/21/16804212/grace-west-loop-curtis-duffy-closed-michelin-star http://www.c...

INTERVIEW with Hubert Tsai on The Emulsion Episode 47 22.01.2018 51:59

![](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/533aee31e4b00862b2168898/t/5a66418453450a113954f2f6/1516650891945/?format=1000w)Justin's Instagram: @justinkhanna Follow The Repertoire Podcast on Instagram: @joinrepertoire — What's next? 👇 Share the Podcast Get Total Station Domination Take the 5-Day-Kitchen-Productivity Challenge Get on my Email Newsletter Support the show for $19 a month via the Repe...

2018 Predictions, Japanese Fine Dining Traditions, and Malcolm Livingston’s “Ghetto Gastro” on Ep.46 04.01.2018 29:46

Full show notes available on www.justinkhanna.com/podcast Justin's Instagram: @justinkhanna Follow The Repertoire Podcast on Instagram: @joinrepertoire — What's next? 👇 Share the Podcast Get Total Station Domination Take the 5-Day-Kitchen-Productivity Challenge Get on my Email Newsletter Support the show for $19 a month via the Repertoire Pro Community for Industry Professionals My latest upload...

INTERVIEW w/ Genie Kwon, Pastry Chef and Partner at Oriole in Chicago 04.01.2018 53:29

In this episode, we talk: -Traveling to gain experience -Tasting menu philosophy -What she would do if she was starting today The Eater article referenced is here: https://www.eater.com/a/viral-food-instagram-rainbow-bagels-cronuts Follow Genie and Oriole: https://www.instagram.com/geniekwon/ https://www.instagram.com/oriolechi/ Justin's Instagram: @justinkhanna Follow The Repertoire Podcast on In...

What to Think About When Opening YOUR Own Place - #TheEmulsion Ep. 44 04.01.2018 24:10

New restaurant concepts, scandals, and notes about investors. Justin's Instagram:  @justinkhanna Follow The Repertoire Podcast on Instagram:  @joinrepertoire — What's next? 👇 Share the Podcast Get Total Station Domination Take the 5-Day-Kitchen-Productivity Challenge Get on my Email Newsletter Support the show for $19 a month via the Repertoire Pro Community for Industry Professionals M...

Mario Batali Accusations, "Hottest Restaurants", Getting Paid & Chef Gifts on The Emulsion Ep. 43 11.12.2017 24:01

![](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/533aee31e4b00862b2168898/t/5a2f00ed652deab18059fdbd/1513029872203/?format=1000w) Mario Batali: https://ny.eater.com/2017/12/11/16759540/mario-batali-sexual-misconduct-allegations Hottest Restaurants: https://www.eater.com/2017/6/2/15729142/best-new-restaurants-us-heatmap Superiority Burger: https://ny.eater.com/2017/12/11/16761842/superiority-burger-brook...

A Chef's Struggle, Disrupting Kitchenware, Media Origins, and Bloggers on Episode 42 of The Emulsion Podcast 08.12.2017 30:27

Leave me your questions and stories on @justin\_khanna on twitter and #TheEmulsion so I can find you. Justin's Instagram: @justinkhanna Follow The Repertoire Podcast on Instagram: @joinrepertoire — What's next? 👇 Share the Podcast Get Total Station Domination Take the 5-Day-Kitchen-Productivity Challenge Get on my Email Newsletter Support the show for $19 a month via the Repertoire Pro Community...

Coi Chef Swap, Gaggan Closing, "Good Restaurants 100" and more on The Emulsion Podcast Ep. 41 01.12.2017 27:38

Head over to www.justinkhanna.com for the show notes. Justin's Instagram: @justinkhanna Follow The Repertoire Podcast on Instagram: @joinrepertoire — What's next? 👇 Share the Podcast Get Total Station Domination Take the 5-Day-Kitchen-Productivity Challenge Get on my Email Newsletter Support the show for $19 a month via the Repertoire Pro Community for Industry Professionals My latest upload on Y...

Food from Mars, Movie Restaurants, and David Chang at the Olympics?! #TheEmulsion Ep 40 21.11.2017 34:37

Check out the show notes for this episode at www.justinkhanna.com under "The Emulsion Podcast" Justin's Instagram: @justinkhanna Follow The Repertoire Podcast on Instagram: @joinrepertoire — What's next? 👇 Share the Podcast Get Total Station Domination Take the 5-Day-Kitchen-Productivity Challenge Get on my Email Newsletter Support the show for $19 a month via the Repertoire Pro Community for Ind...

#TheEmulsion Ep. 38 08.11.2017 29:59

See the show notes at www.justinkhanna.com Justin's Instagram:  @justinkhanna Follow The Repertoire Podcast on Instagram:  @joinrepertoire — What's next? 👇 Share the Podcast Get Total Station Domination Take the 5-Day-Kitchen-Productivity Challenge Get on my Email Newsletter Support the show for $19 a month via the Repertoire Pro Community for Industry Professionals My latest upload on...

#TheEmulsion Ep. 37 30.10.2017 24:51

Update to the Shaya Story: https://www.eater.com/2017/10/23/16520052/alon-shaya-john-besh-sexual-harassment-statement http://www.grubstreet.com/2017/10/why-the-restaurant-industry-is-blind-to-abuse.html http://www.grubstreet.com/2017/10/anthony-bourdain-regrets-not-confronting-meathead-culture.html Chris’s Piece: https://medium.com/@chefchris/where-does-the-restaurant-industry-go-from-here-6...

#TheEmulsion Ep. 36 23.10.2017 37:25

Leave a review if you enjoyed this episode, or share it with someone who needs to listen to it! Justin's Instagram:  @justinkhanna Follow The Repertoire Podcast on Instagram:  @joinrepertoire — What's next? 👇 Share the Podcast Get Total Station Domination Take the 5-Day-Kitchen-Productivity Challenge Get on my Email Newsletter Support the show for $19 a month via the Repertoire Pro Comm...

#TheEmulsion Ep. 35 17.10.2017 25:14

Support the show on Patreon: www.patreon.com/justinkhanna Redzepi’s New Books: https://www.eater.com/platform/amp/2017/10/11/16458640/noma-rene-redzepi-three-new-cookbooks Michelin News: https://sf.eater.com/platform/amp/2017/10/11/16460158/michelin-guide-postponed-napa-fires-san-francisco http://www.msn.com/en-us/foodanddrink/restaurantsandnews/why-restaurants-are-returning-their-michelin-stars/a...

#TheEmulsion Ep. 34 17.10.2017 32:36

EMP News: http://www.grubstreet.com/2017/10/eleven-madison-park-renovations-reopening-new-menu.html https://www.eater.com/cookbooks/2017/10/6/16434222/eleven-madison-park-cookbook Momofuku goes Italian: http://www.grubstreet.com/2017/10/david-chang-reopening-nishi.html Instagram Class: https://mobile.nytimes.com/2017/10/02/dining/food-photography-culinary-schools-instagram.html?referer=https://t.c...

#TheEmulsion Ep. 33 17.10.2017 29:43

Grocery Stores: https://hbr.org/2017/09/the-grocery-industry-confronts-a-new-problem-only-10-of-americans-love-cooking Chef Sponsoring: http://www.corning.com/gorillaglass/worldwide/en/incredibly-tough/matthew-accarrino-2.html Saison’s IP: https://sf.eater.com/2017/9/29/16346896/saison-lawsuits-joshua-skenes-michelin-san-francisco ROBOTS: https://www.eater.com/platform/amp/2016/8/29/12660074/robot...

#TheEmulsion Ep. 32 02.10.2017 24:29

Bras Giving Back Stars: https://amp.theguardian.com/world/201... AirBnB: https://www.eater.com/platform/amp/20... Daniel Boulud: http://robbreport.com/food-drink/dini... EMP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elevenmadis... Shaya: http://www.theadvocate.com/new_orlean... Sioux Chef: https://www.eater.com/platform/amp/20... Justin's Instagram:  @justinkhanna Follow The Repertoire Podcast on...

#TheEmulsion Ep. 31 18.09.2017 33:47

Cali Foie Ban: https://sf.eater.com/2017/9/15/16316574/foie-gras-ban-california Bodega: https://www.eater.com/2017/9/13/16302386/bodega-startup-corner-store-silicon-valley Napa’s Raisins: http://www.grubstreet.com/2017/09/record-heat-shriveled-california-wine-grapes-into-raisins.html Bro-Culture: https://www.eater.com/2017/9/13/16287882/jen-agg-i-hear-shes-a-real-bitch-book-interview Quickie Stori...