Boston Chef Barbara Lynch Denies Workplace Abuse Claims Amid Growing Concerns Over Toxic Culture.

Barbara Lynch, a renowned chef in Boston's restaurant scene, has been accused of physical and verbal workplace abuses by former staffers, including violent threats and unwanted touching. Lynch has admitted to alcohol issues but broadly rejected the accusations, calling them "fantastical." This is not the first time Lynch has faced controversy, having been arrested for driving under the influence in 2017 and facing a class-action lawsuit for alleged wage theft this year. Former employees also claim Lynch's alcohol abuse was an "open secret" that created havoc in the workplace.