The Repertoire Podcast

In this episode of the Repertoire Podcast, Justin Khanna interviews Alessandra Ciuffo, a culinary content creator and professional chef known for her impressive journey from a young competitor on Food Network to a successful food media personality. Alessandra shares insights about her experiences in culinary school, working with renowned chefs like Rocco Sacramone, and building her brand, Flavors by Ale. She discusses the importance of mentorship, navigating food media, and balancing personal passions with professional commitments. Alessandra also offers advice for aspiring chefs and content creators, emphasizing the significance of resilience, continuous learning, and authenticity in the culinary industry

Eddie Sheppard, award-winning chef from Manchester, joins us to discuss his unique culinary approach inspired by nature. At his Walled Gardens Underground Restaurant, Eddie offers an intimate 12-course tasting menu, prepared and served exclusively by him for just eight diners nightly. Recently crowned Chef of the Year at the Manchester Food and Drink Awards, Eddie is known for his vibrant food photography and creative dishes. Discover how his underground dining spot became one of the UK's top restaurants.

The traditional "heard" in kitchens may fall short in high-stakes culinary environments, where clarity and accuracy are paramount. This episode challenges this norm and proposes "mirrored callbacks" as a superior alternative for chefs, culinary students, and restaurant staff. Embracing this method enhances communication, reduces errors, and could revolutionize teamwork in the hospitality industry.

In this episode, Justin Khanna breaks down a recent episode of The David Chang Show on Quantifying Cooking Performance, and why Total Station Domination and the Station Scoring system might be able to provide an effective (and more practical) alternative...

My guest today is Myles Snider, host of the 80/20 Cooking Course and content creator!