"Demands included an end to the alleged emotional and physical abuse, "humane and liveable wages" for all staff, and a response from Redzepi no later than 12 p.m. on March 12, 2026. The group held up signs saying "Noma broke me" and "Your kitchen is a crime scene" while chanting, "No stars for abuse.""
"Hours after the protest, Redzepi announced he would "step away" from day to day service at Noma. The 16-week Los Angeles residency, which costs $1500 per person, will go on without Redzepi at the helm; tables, which previously appeared sold out, have opened up again."
"Since February, White has been speaking out about his experiences at Noma and gathering allegations from former Noma team members to post online anonymously. Alongside Bé Ù chef and owner Uyen Le and other supporters, White and Jayaraman read a list of demands to the crowd."
Demonstrators protested outside the Paramour Estate in Silver Lake on March 11, the opening day of Noma's Los Angeles residency. The protest was led by Jason Ignacio White, former head of fermentation at Noma, and Sarumathi Jayaraman, president of One Fair Wage. White has been collecting allegations from former Noma team members since February. Protesters, including chef Uyen Le, presented demands including an end to alleged emotional and physical abuse, humane wages for staff, and a response from chef René Redzepi by March 12. Following the protest, Redzepi announced he would step away from day-to-day operations at the restaurant, though the 16-week residency costing $1,500 per person would continue.
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