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    Allegations Against Celebrity Chefs Reveal Abuse In The Restaurant Industry

    Allegations of sexual misconduct against Mario Batali have highlighted abuse in the restaurants, but many people who have worked in kitchens say the industry's problem goes far beyond celebrities.
    by Samantha Raphelson Dec 14, 2017 3 minutes
    Many people who have worked in kitchens say the industry's problem goes far beyond high-flying personalities and celebrity chefs. Even when harassment is not sexual, abusive work environments flourish in the restaurant industry.

    Allegations of sexual misconduct by high-profile chefs and restaurateurs, such as The Chew's Mario Batali, are revealing the wild and sometimes illegal behaviors that thrive in the pressure-cooker environments of some top American restaurants.

    Earlier this week, Batali announced he is stepping away from his restaurant empire and taking leave from his cooking show after reports of sexual harassment over a 20-year period. Ken Friedman, founder of the Spotted Pig in New York and John

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