The Noma Story Just Got Even Stranger

<p>Justin and Ray break down René Redzepi&#39;s latest return to the spotlight and why the Noma story continues to raise more questions than answers. They discuss Jason White&#39;s response, whether the industry&#39;s conversation around accountability has actually evolved, and what this latest chapter means for restaurant culture.They also cover Seattle&#39;s Walrus and Carpenter labor dispute, discuss why Michelin stars belong to restaurants—not chefs—and examine what happened after Sèzanne lost all three of its Michelin stars following a chef departure. Finally, they wrap up with a recommendation for one of Ray&#39;s favorite recent fantasy reads, The Tainted Cup.</p><p><br></p><p>Links: </p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DZ099i6TSK0/" target="_new" rel="noopener">Jason White&#39;s Post</a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DZaSEXWMUUW/" target="_new" rel="noopener">René Redzepi&#39;s Post</a></p><p><a href="https://www.axios.com/local/seattle/2026/06/25/walrus-carpenter-strike-ballard-restaurant-workers-sea-creatures-dispute-closed" target="_new" rel="noopener">The Walrus and Carpenter Story</a></p><p><a href="https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/florida/west-palm-beach_2883871/restaurant/emelina" target="_new" rel="noopener">Emelina (Michelin)</a></p><p><a href="https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3355918/where-did-sezannes-three-michelin-stars-go-guide-strips-status-after-head-chef-departure?pgtype=live" target="_new" rel="noopener">Sèzanne Loses Michelin Stars</a></p><p><a href="https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/648051/the-tainted-cup-by-robert-jackson-bennett/" target="_new" rel="noopener">The Tainted Cup</a></p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://www.joinrepertoire.com/newsletter">Repertoire Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> – Get industry insights, links, and podcast extras delivered weekly.🎙 <a href="https://geni.us/repertoirepodcast">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Share the Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> – Pass it on to your team, group chat, or fellow chefs.📸 <a href="https://www.instagram.com/joinrepertoire__">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> – Behind the scenes, quotes, and quick takes.</p><p><strong>Affiliate Disclosure:</strong>We may earn a commission from qualifying purchases made through Amazon or other affiliate links provided in this episode.</p><p><strong>Thanks for listening to Repertoire.</strong> 👨‍🍳🎧</p>