Noma's Sponsors Pull Out Over Chef's Abuse Scandal

0:00Local headlines in two minutes or less, you're tuned in to Sydney News today. Two major sponsors have backed out of NOMA's pricey pop-up dinners in Los Angeles after a New York Times report detailed years of employee abused by. The restaurant's chef, Renee Rezepi. The events cost $1,500 US per night, or about $2,100 Australian dollars. Blackbird and Rezzy American Express cited the chef's past actions as unacceptable. The report highlighted physical and verbal mistreatment of staff from 2009 to 2017, including hitting and threats. Rezepi admitted to some behavior in an apology, but sponsors said time pass does not excuse it. They planned to refund ticket buyers and redirect all collected funds to group supporting restaurant workers. NOMA based in Copenhagen has long been a top global restaurant, topping world's 50 best lists, five times, and earning three Michelin stars for it. Relative, local, ingredients.

1:00Yet, its kitchen culture drew criticism, even in a tough industry. Social media buzz started last month with posts from a former employee fueling the backlash. A labor group, one fair wage, plans a protest Wednesday outside the Silver Lake venue, demanding worker reparations and policy changes. NOMA says it has improved with better human resources, training, and hours. Of the sponsor nights, three sold out, buyers can get refunds and proceeds go to workers while unsold spots return to NOMA. Sponsors are pushing for more profits to follow suit. Support for this day in an episode comes from our sponsor. No need to switch positions. The sound is already where your head is. S-O-L-I, solely pillow.com.