René Redzepi resigns from Noma as abuse allegations resurface and LA pop-up proceeds
René Redzepi announced he is stepping away from Noma and resigning from MAD amid resurfaced abuse allegations dating from 2009–2017, as protesters gathered outside Noma’s LA pop-up and sponsors pulled support; Noma said the multiweek residency would continue, and Redzepi apologized while stressing the team’s strength and the restaurant’s direction moving forward.