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Controversies
controversies
Jan. 12, 2021
Inside the Food Feud at Rockaway Beach
The boardwalk could look quite different this summer.
By
Maggie McGlinchy
controversies
Jan. 28, 2020
Here Are 13,253 More Reasons to Avoid Chipotle
The state of Massachusetts just hit the restaurant chain with a $1.3 million fine for child-labor violations.
By
Nikita Richardson
lawsuits
Jan. 21, 2020
San Antonio Has Spent $315,000 to Keep Chick-fil-A Out
The Texas city is embroiled in two lawsuits and a government investigation since barring the chicken-sandwich chain from the local airport.
By
Nikita Richardson
controversies
Dec. 31, 2019
A Police Officer Lied About Having ‘Pig’ Written on His Coffee Cup
Not to be confused with the police officer who actually did have ‘pig’ written on his coffee cup in November.
By
Nikita Richardson
whoops
Dec. 30, 2019
Turns Out Padma Lakshmi and Priyanka Chopra Are Different People
The New Yorker
learned a hard lesson about confusing South Asian people over the weekend.
By
Nikita Richardson
controversies
Dec. 18, 2019
A Nation Divided: Does Old Bay Belong on Grits?
A food debate for the ages.
By
Nikita Richardson
controversies
Dec. 3, 2019
Everything You Need to Know About the Starbucks ‘Pig’ Controversy
A barista wrote “pig” on a police officer’s coffee cup, but that’s only the beginning.
By
Nikita Richardson
chains
Nov. 26, 2019
Entire Internet Gathers to Roast Papa John
“Papa John casually animorphing into a garlic knot.”
By
Nikita Richardson
controversies
Nov. 12, 2019
Another Churro Vendor Arrested in New York City
And de Blasio defends the NYPD’s arrest of a vendor on Friday.
By
Chris Crowley
controversies
Nov. 12, 2019
Salt Bae Pays $230,000 to Ex-Servers in Wage-Theft Suit
Four servers at his Manhattan steakhouse say the restaurant had a shady tipping policy that violated local laws.
By
Nikita Richardson
controversies
Nov. 11, 2019
A Video of a Churro Vendor Being Arrested Has Sparked Outrage
The woman was confronted by four cops in Brooklyn.
By
Chris Crowley
controversies
Oct. 21, 2019
Chick-fil-A Expanded to England. Days Later, It Announced Its Departure.
The conservative chicken chain won’t last long in the United Kingdom.
By
Nikita Richardson
controversies
Oct. 17, 2019
Restaurant Server Fired After Refusing to Serve ‘Transphobic’ Couple
Now the restaurant is at the center of the controversy.
By
Chris Crowley
controversies
Oct. 9, 2019
‘World’s 50 Best Bars’ List Faces Backlash Over ‘Industry Icon’ Award
Acclaimed bartender Charles Schumann returned the award this week after sexist statements came to light.
By
Nikita Richardson
controversies
Sept. 12, 2019
A Retrial Has Been Ordered in Thomas Keller’s Pregnancy Discrimination Case
The plaintiff filed an appeal two weeks after the verdict was reached.
By
Chris Crowley
sexual harassment
Aug. 19, 2019
It Took 20 Months for Eataly to Remove Mario Batali
The 58-year-old chef has now been removed from his two most significant business ventures.
By
Nikita Richardson
controversies
Aug. 13, 2019
Momofuku Donated Profits From All NYC Restaurants to Charity on Friday
The move came a day after founder David Chang issued a stern rebuke to investor Stephen Ross for supporting President Trump.
By
Nikita Richardson
controversies
Aug. 8, 2019
Chefs and Restaurant Owners Scramble to Distance Themselves From Stephen Ross
The Trump-supporting billionaire is an investor in a number of big-name food ventures.
By
Nikita Richardson
controversies
July 25, 2019
Everything You Need to Know About the DoorDash Tip Scandal
The company was criticized, again, for tip skimming.
By
Chris Crowley
controversies
July 8, 2019
Starbucks Barista Asks Cops to Leave After They Make Customers ‘Uncomfortable’
As you’d guess, the chain quickly apologized.
By
Nikita Richardson
controversies
June 3, 2019
Thomas Keller’s Discrimination Trial Begins Today
The plaintiff alleges that the chef’s company forced her out after she became pregnant.
By
Nikita Richardson
controversies
May 8, 2019
Esca’s Revenue Dropped 30 Percent After Mario Batali Scandal Broke
Chef Dave Pasternack has bought the seafood restaurant outright with plans to revamp.
By
Nikita Richardson
controversies
Apr. 15, 2019
Christina Tosi and Milk Bar Will Rename Their ‘Crack Pie’
The bakery chain is tweaking one of its most famous items.
By
Nikita Richardson
controversies
Apr. 9, 2019
Controversy Erupts Over ‘Clean’ Chinese Restaurant Opening in New York
Lucky Lee’s is at the center of an online firestorm.
By
Chris Crowley
controversies
Mar. 14, 2019
Every Chef and Restaurant Owner Accused of Sexual Misconduct in the #MeToo Era
Updates on all those accused, including the announcement that Mario Batali has been bought out of his ownership in B&B Hospitality.
By
Nikita Richardson
controversies
Mar. 6, 2019
Mario Batali Has Given Up Ownership of His Restaurants
Eight months after execs at his restaurant group said he would do so.
By
Nikita Richardson
controversies
Dec. 11, 2018
Journalists Arrested for Inserting Salt Bae Into the Last Supper
Jordan’s government accused them of inciting sectarian strife.
By
Chris Crowley
controversies
Dec. 9, 2018
Mario Batali’s Empire in the Wake of Mario Batali
A year after allegations against him emerged, anyone who eats at Babbo is still filling his pockets.
By
Eric Konigsberg
controversies
Aug. 21, 2018
Asia Argento Says Accuser Payoff Was Anthony Bourdain’s Idea
According to the actress, Bourdain wanted to handle the matter privately and help her accuser economically.
By
Nikita Richardson
sports
July 6, 2018
Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest May Go High-tech Next Year
“I doubt we can put the microchip on the tongue or in the esophagus,” says Major League Eating president Rich Shea.
By
Nikita Richardson
controversies
June 1, 2018
How Mekelburg’s Got Caught Up in a Story About a Hate-Spewing Twitter Troll
The troll was revealed to be the owner’s sister, causing them to release a statement declaring that the woman has no affiliation with their business.
By
Chris Crowley
controversies
May 17, 2018
NYC Shames Lawyer Who Threatened to Call ICE on Spanish-Speaking Cafe Employee
His name is Aaron Schlossberg, and it turns out that this isn’t the first time an outburst has been caught on video.
By
Nikita Richardson
Mar. 2, 2018
New York Restaurant Quickly Cancels NRA Fundraiser After Backlash
The event at Gargiulo’s was announced just two weeks after the Parkland school shooting.
By
Chris Crowley
controversies
Mar. 1, 2018
A Coney Island Restaurant Will Host an NRA Fundraiser Next Month
Raffles are planned for at least seven different firearms.
By
Clint Rainey
controversies
Sept. 20, 2017
The Fake-Bullet-Hole Bar Finally Took Down Its Controversial Wall
The owner had refused to, despite demands from locals since July.
By
Chris Crowley
controversies
Aug. 21, 2017
People Are Still Protesting the Bullet-Hole Bar in Crown Heights
One neighborhood resident doesn’t believe Summerhill is long for this world.
By
Chris Crowley
controversies
July 24, 2017
What’s Next for Summerhill, the Bar That’s Infuriated Crown Heights?
It seems unlikely that it can continue with business as usual.
By
Chris Crowley
controversies
July 19, 2017
Crown Heights Neighbors Holding an Open Forum to Protest a Controversial New Bar
Organizers say the bar’s owner profits “by perpetuating violent and ridiculous stereotypes.”
By
Chris Crowley
unthinkable
Mar. 7, 2017
The Washington
Post
Will Cancel Its Beloved Annual Peeps Contest
It’s been a brutal couple of weeks in Washington, D.C.
By
Chris Crowley
controversies
Nov. 8, 2016
As If We Don’t Have Enough to Worry About Today, Toblerone Messed With Its Candy
Hotel minibars will never be the same.
By
Chris Crowley
Missives
Dec. 22, 2015
The Mast Brothers Respond
“… We never claimed to make all our chocolate exclusively from bean to bar in those early days.”
By
Alan Sytsma
Controversies
June 16, 2015
Out-of-Touch Restaurant Owner Compares Breast-feeding Customers to Topless
He’s since apologized, and says he meant the comment “lightheartedly.”
By
Clint Rainey
Controversies
Oct. 17, 2014
Jamie Oliver Faces Backlash After Hiring a Convicted Rapist
The celebrity chef’s team defends their decision, saying that David Mason served his time and deserves a shot at rehabilitating his life.
By
Clint Rainey
Potluck
Oct. 16, 2014
A Lot of People Were Outraged by Michael Ruhlman’s Response to a
“I like girls in kitchen a lot: it does bring that testosterone level down a little bit, it makes it not so aggressive,” a British chef said recently.
By
Hugh Merwin
Controversies
Oct. 7, 2014
Bookstores Scramble to Deal With the
Thug Kitchen
Controversy
“There are definitely times and places for defiant stances to be made, but in this instance we think the occasion for dialogue is perhaps far more helpful.”
By
Hugh Merwin
Controversies
Sept. 24, 2014
Obama’s ‘Latte’ Salute Managed to Offend a Lot of People Who
Starbucks seems to win this round, no matter what.
By
Hugh Merwin
Controversies
Nov. 4, 2013
Balthazar’s Bathroom Attendants Will Keep Their Jobs
Phew.
By
Hugh Merwin
Controversies
Aug. 6, 2012
The Staff Meal Versus Phantom Pheud Intensifies
Now they’re posting about Grub Street on Facebook!
By
Kara Baskin
Controversies
Aug. 6, 2012
Staff Meal Refuses to Feed the Phantom Gourmet
The Andelman brothers have been banned from the Staff Meal truck.
By
Kara Baskin
Controversies
Aug. 1, 2012
New Hampshire’s Only Chick-fil-A Will Sponsor a Gay Pride Parade
Live free or die.
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