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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.
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.