Justin Warner on Rebellious Cooking & Flavor Laws

Rebel chef Justin Warner shares his journey from winning Food Network Star to his quest to become the ultimate Bon Vivant. Justin talks about starting his own podcast and pursuing the things that make life good. He talks about how he first learned to cook and the resources he used before the internet became what it is today. Justin reveals the various influences that have shaped his culinary point of view and his appreciation for Japanese culture before sharing why he and his wife decided to settle in South Dakota and open a ramen restaurant after traveling the country in an RV. He shares what no one ever tells you about owning a restaurant and what he misses most about New York City. Justin talks about his favorite flavor combinations and cooking motto and then his memories with Alton Brown as his mentor on Food Network Star. Justin talks about his experiences on Guy’s Grocery Games and how he manages the pressure as a floor reporter on Tournament of Champions. Connect with the podcast: https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/food-network-obsessed-the-official-podcast-of-food-network Follow Food Network on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodnetwork Follow Jaymee on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaymeesire Follow Justin Warner on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eatfellowhumans/ Learn More About Guy’s Grocery Games: https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/guys-grocery-games Learn More About Tournament of Champions: https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/tournament-of-championsStart Your Free Trial of discovery+: https://www.discoveryplus.com/foodobsessed Find episode transcript here: https://food-network-obsessed.simplecast.com/episodes/justin-warner-on-rebellious-cooking-flavor-laws Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.