Mario Batali Steps Away From His Businesses Following Sexual Harassment Reports


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Many acknowledge today is a dark day for the restaurant industry. Now we need industry leaders to continue to come forward to address and remedy these types of unhealthy and illegal workplace behaviors.

Writing for Eater this morning, Irene Plagianos and Kitty Greenwald revealed multiple sexual misconduct claims against chef, restaurateur, and television personality, Mario Batali. In a statement provided to Eater, Batali says he will be stepping away from all of his businesses for an indefinite period of time. In a prepared statement sent to The Associated Press Batali said the complaints match up with his pa