The Double Life Of Mario Batali

Though Batali has a lot of celebrity pals, other celebrity chefs haven't been so quick to defend him in light of the allegations of sexual misconduct. Anthony Bourdain tweeted that he'd been aware of the allegations against Batali for some time, but that the stories of misconduct were the victims' to tell, not his own. 

Boston chef Tiffani Faison wrote, "I cannot believe we are in a true watershed moment when NOT ONE MAN has gotten ahead of allegations. They all know what they did and are just hoping their number doesn't come up. That is the opposite of integrity." 

Batali's friend, Momofuku chef and founder David Chang, told Eater, "First and foremost, the victims are most important and they need our support. Our industry is broken, and we must all work towards being better. Batali is a long-time friend who has supported me throughout my career. While I'm personally saddened by the news, there is just no way to condone or justify these actions. These reports underscore the urgent need to change the culture of our kitchens and workplaces."

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