Stephanie Breijo
Food reporter for the Los Angeles Times. She covers restaurant industry news and reports here on the Noma pop-up, protests, and abuse allegations surrounding Rene Redzepi.
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Mar 20, 2026 • 26min
The cult of abusive chefs
Helen Rosner, New Yorker restaurant critic, and Stephanie Breijo, LA Times food reporter, dig into Rene Redzepi, Noma’s massive influence, and the abuse allegations surrounding its culture. They explore fine dining’s mythmaking, brutal kitchen hierarchies, public backlash, chef reactions, and why diners still chase the experience despite the controversy.
