Here at the James Beard Foundation, we continue to be deeply troubled by the proliferation of allegations of sexual misconduct in the restaurant industry. JBF strives to provide a platform for voices from the culinary community to speak out about industry issues. Below, we’ve collected a number of recent articles and op-eds from leading members of the food industry, featuring their responses on the state of the industry and their thoughts on how best to move forward.
Kat Kinsman: “How the John Besh Allegations Are Prompting Restaurants to Reevaluate Their Own Policies” [Food & Wine]
Amanda Cohen: “I've Worked in Food for 20 Years. Now You Finally Care About Female Chefs?” [Esquire]
Tom Colicchio: “An Open Letter to (Male) Chefs” [Medium]
Richie Nakano: “Opinion: Our Track Record on Speaking Up Sucks, and It Shouldn’t” [ChefsFeed]
Dana Cree: “It’s Not Actually Funny: We Need to Hold Chefs Accountable for Inappropriate Jokes” [Food & Wine]
Tracie McMillan: "When the Kitchen Isn't Safe for Women" [NYT]
