René Redzepi's Noma exit is the elitist exit-scam of the year

Redzepi bailing on the Noma Silver Lake residency while protesters scream about labor abuse is such a tired industry script. I spent two summers at the Chateau watching these 'visionaries' pull the exact same move—the literal second the 'props' (also known as the staff) find their voices, the genius 'evaporates' to preserve his own aura. People are acting shocked about the ethics, but let’s be honest: the protests are just creating a longer line for people who want to feel relevant while they eat expensive weeds. The vibes are toxic, the leadership is a ghost, and the A-listers are still going to beg for a table because the drama makes the meal taste more exclusive.

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