Noma chef Rene Redzepi in Copenhagen, Denmark. | Thibault Savary/AFP via Getty Images
One of the most acclaimed restaurants in the world, Noma, opened a pop-up in Los Angeles on March 11.
It was supposed to be a joyous occasion for Noma head chef and co-founder René Redzepi and the staff, who relocated from Copenhagen, Denmark, for the sold-out 16-week stint.
But Noma LA’s opening has been mired in controversy — not only because it costs $1,500 for a meal, but because of new allegations that Redzepi physically and psychologically abused staff members and interns for years.
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