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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

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01:12:24

The French Laundry Lawsuit Isn’t Just About One...

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2026/04/07

In this episode, Ray and Justin break down the French Laundry lawsuit and how the issue presented affects all restaurants. Justin shares BILT's new hospitality focus and how it could help restaurants. The two also cover Sysco's acquisition of Restaurant Depot, Unilever's acquisition of McCormick, and the new app for cooks, Line Cook.Links:French Laundry Wage Theft LawsuitBILT HospitalitySysco Buys Restaurant DepotIssues With Sysco's PurchaseUnilever and McCormick CombineLine Cook

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00:48:49

Should Fine Dining Exist? My Take After the Debate

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2026/04/01

In this episode, Ray reacts to a viral Substack post asking, "What if we just got rid of fine dining?" and to the reactions to it. He also discusses policy demands from the National Restaurant Association, how less alcohol consumption is hurting restaurants, and how Rao's gained success as a CPG sauce brand. Links: Khushbu Shah's Original Substack ArticleMax Shapiro's Substack ResponseNY Times Alcohol ArticleNational Restaurant Association Policy DemandsRao's Success (Food

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01:16:11

Influencers Are Ruining Restaurants… Chefs Are...

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2026/03/22

In this episode, Justin and Ray break down how influencers are impacting restaurants and the closure of 'Iris', the famous floating restaurant. They then react to René Redzepi stepping down from Noma, and the fallout from this. Finally, they discuss Heston Blumenthal's closure, Travis Kalanick's food venture, and the Anthropic AI industry report.Links: Influencers Ruining RestaurantsIris ClosesIris Instagram Post (Tatler)René PostNoma Workplace Transparency SitePaul Kaufmann PostNY

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00:37:57

Why the “Genius Chef” Model Doesn’t Work

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2026/03/19

In this episode, Ray explains why the "genius chef" model hurts restaurants and causes burnout. He also covers potential Costco tariff refunds, some new seafood environmental designations, and gives advice to a chef. Links:Costco Tariff RefundsMonterey Bay Seafood WatchReddit AdviceRepertoire Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – Get industry insights, links, and podcast extras delivered weekly.🎙 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Share the Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – Pass it on to your team, group chat, or fellow

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00:51:27

Noma’s Response to the Allegations Is a Disaster

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2026/03/11

In this episode, Justin and Ray react to Noma's response to the allegations of creating a physically violent, intimidating, and degrading workplace. They also explain why this response represents a broader issue in the food industry and what they believe will happen next.EDITING NOTE: Incorrect facts in the opening F1 monologue have been edited out, Ayrton Senna was a Brazilian driver who unfortunately passedLinks: Our first episode on the Noma situationNY Times articleJason Ignacio White's

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01:03:15

Why Diners Are Tired Of The "Restaurant Monologue"

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2026/03/07

In this episode, Justin breaks down why the "Restaurant Monologue" is wearing down customers, and what to do instead. They also discuss if you can trust Michelin, give advice on kitchen "lifers", and react to The Infatuation's Eleven Madison Park Review.#chefs #restaurant #michelinguide #elevenmadisonparkAudio Note: Ray's Audio had some connection issues, and gets better around minute 28.This video contains copyrighted material used under the principles of fair use as

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00:31:40

Roundup at the Supreme Court: The Immunity Fight That...

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2026/03/01

In this episode, Ray breaks down the Presidential Glyphosate Executive Order, and how it could impact a crucial Supreme Court ruling. He also discusses the impact a blizzard can have on restaurants, growing GLP-1 use, Domino's unlikely success, and further clarifies why he left fine dining. Links: Bayer Cites Trump Executive OrderWhat To Know About GlyphosateWashington Post Roundup CoverageExecutive Order FilingNY Times Blizzard CoverageGrubStreet Blizzard CoverageGLP-1 Eligibility

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01:18:32

The Noma Abuse Scandal of 2026

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2026/02/22

In this video, Justin and Ray break down the Noma Abuse Scandal of 2026. They share the allegations, explain why these problems persist in the food industry, and discuss what can be done about them. #noma #chefs #foodindustry #linecook #michelin #worlds50best Links: Jason Ignacio White (microbes_vibes) InstagramJustin’s Andrea Correa (YouTube)Noma Abuse Story 1 (World’s 50 Best)Noma Abuse Story 2 (The Independent)Noma Abuse Story 3 (The Times)Enjoying the episode? Keep up with Repertoire:💌

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00:30:25

McDonald’s Lowered Their Prices… And Customers Came Back

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2026/02/15

In this video, Ray breaks down the success McDonald's saw after lowering its prices and the rise in Bourdain trading card prices over the past few months. He also gives advice to a chef on Reddit and covers other breaking news in the food industry. #chef #restaurant #food #cooking #mcdonalds Links: McDonald’s Wins on Prices (Bloomberg)McDonald’s Value Victory LapChef Reddit AdviceBachan’s Sold (Marzetti deal)Wendy’s Closing Stores (Bloomberg)National Restaurant Association 2026 OutlookEnjoying

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01:06:09

The Biggest Restaurant Openings of 2026 (From a...

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2026/02/06

In this episode, Justin and Ray break down the biggest restaurant openings of 2026. They also discuss the pricing-to-value issue that is affecting restaurants, some breaking news in the food industry, and answer a comment left by you all in the community!Links:Most Exciting Restaurant Openings 2026 (Bloomberg)Wine Spectator New Restaurants 2026Toronto Restaurant Closures (Toronto Life)America’s Culinary Cup (CBS)Miso ‘Flippy’ Bot (QSRweb)PepsiCo Cost Reductions (Bloomberg)Impossible Foods CEO Steps

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00:38:46

The Value Crisis Hitting Restaurants

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2026/02/03

In this episode, Ray breaks down the McKinsey food industry report and what you need to know for 2026. He also covers the ROI for Michelin coming to a city, how Gen Z is ditching "Diet" soda, how smaller food brands are winning, and more. #chefs #restaurant #linecook #foodindustry Links:McKinsey Restaurant Report (2026)Dining Out Issues (Food & Wine)ROI on MICHELIN (Colorado)Gen Z Ditches “Diet” Soda (Bloomberg)Small Brands Stand Out in GrocerySF Chronicle Chef StoryEnjoying the

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01:08:33

What Noma’s $1,500 Pop-Up Tells Us About Fine Dining...

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2026/01/23

In this episode, Justin and Ray break down the $1,500 per person Noma pop-up coming to LA, and why it actually makes sense. They also discuss feeding your staff during a shift, the rise of the Co-Chef trend, and Square's new "Neighborhoods" feature. #noma #la #chef #chefreactsThis video contains copyrighted material used under the principles of fair use as defined in Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Act. The content is used for purposes such as commentary, criticism, education, and

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00:37:54

The Momofuku Model: How Restaurants Really Make Money...

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2026/01/20

In this episode, Ray breaks down how restaurants are using CPG-branded foods to totally transform their brand. He also discusses the Wegmans surveillance controversy, how TikTok is used in food R&D, how Portillo's loyalty program is boosting sales, and why you should not leave the food industry.#restaurant #chef #portillos #careeradvice #momofuku #davidchang Links: Wegmans Issue (Grubstreet)Wegmans Issue (Gothamist)Wegmans Issue (Grocery Dive)Rise of Restaurant CPG (Bloomberg)TikTok Food

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00:59:20

Is Automation Here For Restaurants? Justin and Ray React

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2026/01/14

In this episode, Justin and Ray react to Wonder and its goal of creating automated kitchens. They also break down the new food pyramid and how this affects school lunches, and give advice to a chef looking to break out on their own early in their career. Justin offers questions you should ask yourself in 2026 to ensure you have a productive and efficient year in your career.Questions: Individual Contributor- What am I doing the “default” or “previous” way, and what upgrades or changes would help

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00:32:53

If You Work in Restaurants, You Need to Hear This...

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2026/01/02

In this episode, Ray discusses how the City of Buffalo is contemplating paying the Michelin Guide for recognition, and what it could mean for the city. He also covers how Sweetgreen could bounce back in 2026, the worrying trend of surveillance pricing, DoorDash integrating with ChatGPT, and much more. Links:Buffalo Getting MICHELIN Guide?Smaller Slop Bowls (Bloomberg)DoorDash + ChatGPT PartnershipShoppers Spending More on Grocery in 2026Instacart Surveillance PricingJim Beam Halts ProductionEnjoying

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01:29:24

If You Work in Restaurants, You Need to Hear This...

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2025/12/19

Justin and Ray spend 90 minutes discussing their predictions for the food industry in 2026. They go over the realistic outcomes they believe will happen in the next year, and make some wild predictions based on their reporting over the past year.#restaurant #linecook #foodindustry #2026 Links:DoorDash AI App (Zesty)Want us to do a workshop? Email us: hello@joinrepertoire.comIf you come across something you ended up having to search for, send us a message to help make these Show Notes

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01:21:24

2025 in Review: Why Restaurants Took a Beating

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2025/12/18

In this episode, Justin and Ray discuss 2025 in the food industry. They discuss how fast-casual concepts failed, prevailing consumer trends in dining out, and lessons learned for restaurant operators. They also look at CPG lessons, the death of food influencers, and much more. #restaurant #restaurantindustry #costofliving #business #finance MICHELIN Guide SouthwestAndrew Yeung X PostYUM! Brands Food Trends ReportRestaurant Innovators 2025 (7shifts)US Private Label Sales to $280B (Supermarket

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01:12:24

MICHELIN’s New “Grapes” Award Explained (2025)

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2025/12/05

In this episode, Justin breaks down Michelin's new Grapes designation and what it means for the wine industry. He also shares a Bloomberg review of EMP that is surprisingly critical, as well as the rise of private dinner clubs in 2026. Ray shares what makes a four-star restaurant, in the New York Times Critics' own words. He also discusses how pizzas are getting smaller and more expensive, and the groundbreaking lawsuit by California against food companies over ultra-processed food

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00:44:13

Why New Tariffs Might Literally Stop Italian Pasta...

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2025/12/05

In this episode, Ray breaks down the risk Italian pasta faces due to tariffs and how implementing this policy could literally halt pasta exports from Italy. He covers Chipotle's new Thanksgiving strategy, AI-slop Thanksgiving recipes, and how restaurants are winning diners over to grocery this holiday. He also discusses the disgusting story about a Campbell's Soup VP, the odd case of a dine-and-dash influencer, the closure of a Tyson Beef Plant, and some important GLP-1 data.Links:Pasta

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01:15:44

Why You Can’t Afford Restaurants in 2025

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2025/11/24

Eating out feels unaffordable—and the data backs it up. In this episode, Justin and Ray unpack why menu prices keep rising, why value perception has flipped for fast-casual, and what the future may hold. We also explore Picnic, a workplace lunch app that could shift weekday demand, and the Seattle Times' recent review of Canlis.#affordableproducts #costofliving #savingmoney #restaurant 0:00 Intro1:55 Restaurant Affordability Crisis23:29 The Chipotle/Sweetgreen Issue34:15 Michelin Coverage

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