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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 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 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.