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Renowned Boston chef Barbara Lynch has unexpectedly shut down three of her restaurants—Menton, Sportello, and Drink—located in Fort Point, citing high rent as the reason for closure. Additionally, Lynch's other establishments, The Butcher Shop and Stir, have been sold. This news comes after Lynch was involved in a lawsuit over allegations of workplace abuse last spring.
Celebrated chef Barbara Lynch's restaurant group has announced the immediate closure of three of her Boston establishments: Menton, Sportello, and Drink, due to issues with an uncooperative landlord. Additionally, two other venues, The Butcher Shop and Stir, are being sold to Lynch's former protégés. Despite these changes, the Barbara Lynch Collective will maintain operations at No. 9 Park, B&G Oysters, and The Rudder, with plans to expand in the North Shore area.
Renowned chef Barbara Lynch is closing the majority of her Boston restaurants, including Menton, Sportello, and Drink, due to rent hikes and failed negotiations with landlords. The closures come amid allegations of staff harassment and a lawsuit over withheld tips. Lynch's remaining establishments include No. 9 Park, B&G Oysters, and the Rudder, with future expansion plans focused on the North Shore. The restaurant group's COO cites mismanagement and post-pandemic challenges as additional factors in the decision to close.
Celebrated Boston chef Barbara Lynch has closed five of her restaurants, including the high-end Menton, due to a combination of post-pandemic challenges, financial mismanagement by former employees, and issues with an uncooperative landlord. This comes after allegations of workplace abuse surfaced against her. While 100 employees have been affected by the closures, Lynch's flagship restaurant No. 9 Park remains open, along with B&G Oysters and the Rudder. Despite her past success and influence in the culinary world, Lynch's recent years have been marred by personal and professional struggles.
Celebrated Boston chef Barbara Lynch is downsizing her restaurant group due to post-pandemic challenges and high rents, closing three Fort Point restaurants (Menton, Sportello, and Drink) and selling two South End locations (The Butcher Shop and Stir) to former employees. The closures affect 100 staff members, while the remaining restaurants, including No. 9 Park, B&G Oysters, and The Rudder, will continue to operate. This decision follows allegations of a toxic work environment and financial mismanagement within her establishments. Lynch plans to focus on expansion in the North Shore area moving forward.
Celebrated Boston chef Barbara Lynch is shutting down three of her restaurants—Menton, Sportello, and Drink—due to high rents and an uncooperative landlord, while selling two others, The Butcher Shop and Stir, to her former protégés. This move will result in the loss of 100 jobs. Despite efforts to adapt to post-pandemic challenges, the financial strain from $88,000 in monthly rent since 2018 and unresolved property issues have led to this decision. Lynch plans to focus on future expansion in the North Shore, while retaining three other establishments. This news comes after Lynch faced a lawsuit and allegations of workplace abuse last year.