"Although I don't recognize all details in these stories, I can see enough of my past behavior reflected in them to understand that my actions were harmful to people who worked with me. I worked in kitchens where shouting, humiliation and fear were simply part of the culture."
"The things Redzepi has been accused of go beyond that; Moskin's reporting reveals instances of physical and psychological abuse, as well as other threats including deportation. In the apology he recently posted on Instagram, Redzepi acknowledged some bad behavior while being vague about certain other actions."
A New York Times investigation by Julia Moskin revealed that René Redzepi, founding chef of acclaimed restaurant Noma, engaged in violent behavior and psychological abuse toward staff members. The investigation included testimonies from dozens of former employees and drew on work by Jason Ignacio White, former head of Noma's fermentation lab, who collected colleague accounts on Instagram and a dedicated website. Accusations include physical abuse, humiliation, threats of deportation, and creating a culture of fear. Redzepi acknowledged some harmful behavior in an Instagram apology but remained vague about specific actions. He attributed his conduct to working in kitchens where shouting and fear were normalized, recognizing he became the type of chef he once promised himself he would never be.
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