- René Redzepi, head chef of the acclaimed Noma restaurant, resigned on the opening day of its Los Angeles pop-up.
- His resignation followed a protest by former employees who accused him of violent abuse and mistreatment during his more than two-decade tenure.
- The protest disrupted the launch of the Noma LA pop-up, which charges $1,500 per dinner, with former staff holding signs like ‘Noma Broke Me’.
- Redzepi acknowledged his past actions were harmful and took responsibility, stating he had worked to change the restaurant's culture.
- Following the allegations, major sponsors American Express and hospitality start-up Blackbird withdrew their partnerships from the Noma LA residency.
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