The celebrity chef faces a criminal assault charge related to an allegation that he groped and kissed a woman. His lawyer said he denies the allegation. Source: NYT > Business – JACEY FORTIN
Esca’s Chef Buys the Restaurant He Opened With Mario Batali
The chef, Dave Pasternack, says the business suffered from the Batali scandal, but plans to revamp the theater district fixture. Source: NYT > Business – JULIA MOSKIN
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Plus, disappointing job numbers, Mario Batali is officially out of the restaurant business and Brexit approaches peak mayhem. Source: NYT > Business – CHARLOTTE COWLES
Mario Batali Gives Up All His Restaurants
A year after reports that the celebrity chef sexually assaulted and harassed women, the Bastianich family and Mr. Batali’s other partners have bought out his stake and regrouped. Source: NYT > Business – JULIA MOSKIN