The co-founder of a fabled restaurant in Denmark – Noma in Copenhagen – has said that he is stepping down after reports of past abuse at his business.
René Redzepi’s Noma has been crowned the best restaurant in the world a number of times.
“After more than two decades of building and leading this restaurant, I’ve decided to step away,” the chef said in an Instagram post.
Last weekend, The New York Times published a story detailing witness testimony about stories of abuse at Noma, including physical violence and episodes of public shaming.
The newspaper said that it had interviewed 35 former employees about the period between 2009 and 2017.
“I have worked…