Redzepi Steps Down: Noma's New Nordic Cuisine Tarnished

0:00On March 12, here's the latest in entertainment and celebrity news. Renee Redzepi, the founder of the famous Danish restaurant Nome, has stepped down from his role as head chef. Nome earned three Michelin stars and topped the world's 50 best restaurants list five times for its new Nordic cuisine. The move comes after years of allegations about staff abuse and assault at the Copenhagen spot. Redzepi faced ongoing criticism for mistreating employees and relying on unpaid interns to run the high-end kitchen. These issues simmered for a while, but exploded recently on social media. A New York Times article shared stories from former workers right before Nome's pop-up in Los Angeles was set to launch. That coverage highlighted the tough environment and put fresh pressure on the restaurant. Sponsors quickly pulled funding for the California event, which still opened on Wednesday to a handful of protesters. Meals there cost $1,500 each. Redzepi then shared on Instagram that he's tried to improve leadership and culture at

1:02Nome. But he owns up to past mistakes. He was knighted by Denmark's rural family back in 2016. Officials from Nome, Redzepi, and the palace have not commented yet. This story is shared with support from our sponsor. Comfort, you can hear. Now you can relax into S-O-L-I-SOLY-PILLOW.com