Texas Restaurants in Spotlight Amid Michelin Guide Controversies

The owner of Little Em's Oyster Bar in San Antonio, recently recognized in the Michelin Guide's first Texas edition, has addressed allegations of employee mistreatment and high turnover. Houston Carpenter, the owner, apologized on Instagram for "distasteful situations" and committed to improving as a leader. The allegations surfaced on social media, prompting Carpenter to express regret and a desire to learn from the experience, while praising his current team and their achievements.