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Celebrity chef René Redzepi resigns from iconic Danish restaurant Noma after abuse allegations By: James Brooks And Stefanie Dazio, The Associated Press Posted: 5:32 AM CDT Thursday, Mar. 12, 2026 Advertisement Advertise with us Tweet Share Print Email Read Later COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — René Redzepi, founder and celebrity chef at the iconic Danish restaurant Noma that won three Michelin stars and other international accolades for its innovative “New Nordic” cuisine, has stepped down from his post following allegations of abuse and assault at the Copenhagen landmark. Read this article for free: Email Address: Password: I agree to the Terms and Conditions, Cookie and Privacy Policies, and CASL agreement. or Already have an account? Log in here » We need your support!Local journalism needs your support! As we navigate through unprecedented times, our journalists are working harder than ever to bring you the latest local updates to keep you safe and informed. Now, more than ever, we need your support. Starting at $15.99 plus taxes every four weeks you can access your Brandon Sun online and full access to all content as it appears on our website. Subscribe Now or call circulation directly at (204) 727-0527. Your pledge helps to ensure we provide the news that matters most to your community! To continue reading, please subscribe: Add Brandon Sun access to your Free Press subscription for only an additional $1 for the first 4 weeks* Enjoy unlimited reading on brandonsun.com Read the Brandon Sun E-Edition, our digital replica newspaper Start now No thanks *Your next subscription payment will increase by $1.00 and you will be charged $20.00 plus GST for four weeks. After four weeks, your payment will increase to $24.00 plus GST every four weeks. COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — René Redzepi, founder and celebrity chef at the iconic Danish restaurant Noma that won three Michelin stars and other international accolades for its innovative “New Nordic” cuisine, has stepped down from his post following allegations of abuse and assault at the Copenhagen landmark. Read unlimited articles for free today: Email Address: Password: I agree to the Terms and Conditions, Cookie and Privacy Policies, and CASL agreement. or Already have an account? Log in here » COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — René Redzepi, founder and celebrity chef at the iconic Danish restaurant Noma that won three Michelin stars and other international accolades for its innovative “New Nordic” cuisine, has stepped down from his post following allegations of abuse and assault at the Copenhagen landmark. Redzepi has been dogged for years by reports of mistreatment of his staff as well as his yearslong use of unpaid interns to staff the pricy restaurant, which was ranked first on the World’s 50 Best Restaurants List five times. But the criticism recently came to a head on social media, and an article in the New York Times detailed former employees’ accounts of abuse just days ahead of the opening of a Noma Los Angeles pop-up. Sponsors have since pulled their funding for the Southern California residency, which opened Wednesday to a small gathering of protesters and where a meal will cost $1,500. Redzepi announced his resignation on Instagram soon after. Noma's chef René Redzepi prepares a vegetarian burger in a restaurant, in Copenhagen, Nov. 24, 2024. (Soeren Bidstrup/Ritzau Scanpix via AP) “I have worked to be a better leader and Noma has taken big steps to transform the culture over many years,” he wrote on Thursday. “I recognize these changes do not repair the past. An apology is not enough; I take responsibility for my own actions.” Redzepi was knighted in 2016 to Denmark’s Order of Dannebrog by then-Queen Margrethe II. Noma, Redzepi and the Danish royal family’s press department did not immediately return requests for comment Thursday. __ Dazio reported from Berlin. Advertisement Advertise With Us Tweet Share Print Email Read Later Report Error Submit a Tip