The biggest criminals are in suits

@mandywilson5431

4 жыл бұрын

And robes..........

@korro5870

4 жыл бұрын

The Life of Melanie Banks ... SNAKES IN SUITS...

@raalisrael5355

4 жыл бұрын

Come on somebody

@keith1689

3 жыл бұрын

So true..but they more times than not don’t see any jail time. See the subprime mortgage collapse circa 2008.

@Mehki227

3 жыл бұрын

And created the most havoc. No one's 401k or female family, or children members are safe while these criminals roam free and protect each other.

He named the restaurant after himself.

@idontwantone132

4 жыл бұрын

😂

@eddyvideostar

4 жыл бұрын

To Celia Goldberg: A restaurant is not the best place to rain down discrimination due to the owner, for when the worker's sue -- it's the end of the whole business. Eateries are too mom-and-popish to survive the big hits. When the workers complain and repine -- they lick themselves! (Pardon the pun.)

@mscarolynnigro

4 жыл бұрын

Hah

@furball8967

4 жыл бұрын

A pig is too good a name for him.

@bigcheeezzz7135

4 жыл бұрын

Celia Goldberg i was thinking the same thing! 😡😡😡🖕him!!

I worked for a restaurant chain. I was sexually assaulted by my boss. I went to the regional and national heads of the restaurant chain. I was eventually fired as a “troublemaker”. Two years later the restaurant boss was successfully convicted of sexually assaulting teens who worked for him. The company claimed they had never been contacted or were made aware of any misconduct by this person. It was a complete lie and incredibly insulting considering I had approached them years before and went through all the right channels to seek assistance. Bosses take advantage of their positions because young adults and adults alike rely on the financial aspect of employment.

@theowl3756

2 жыл бұрын

I see many comments attributing part of the problem to the restaurants not having an HR department, as if that would have made much difference...!!!..It is an overly optimistic view to think that having an HR Department would have made much difference. The simple fact is that in both private business and in government, the primary job of the HR department is to protect the Boss..!!! And the HR is happy to hear the complaints so it can be reported to the Boss and allow strategies to make life difficult for the employees. More often than not, the head of HR, in both private business, and especially in government, are delighted to go to the Boss and present themselves as the protector of the Boss to get higher salary and bounces. In short, the very existence of the HR often fools the employees to believe that they have a safe place to complain about abuse...!!! It is sad and pathetic.

@kylieevolved7400

2 жыл бұрын

@@theowl3756 please stop spamming the comments with the same comment over and over. Don’t belittle someone else’s experience ESPECIALLY when it comes to abuse.

@theowl3756

2 жыл бұрын

@@kylieevolved7400 What are you smoking..??? This is not belittling the victims experience. If anything, it is supporting how little help they could get. It is warning the victims that going to HR is not always the best solution, because HR is often protecting the Boss/supervisor. In many cases, the HR is an accomplice in the ongoing criminal conduct.

I would watch him cook...get all sweaty...and be hyper vigilant about trying to catch him sweating in the food. He’s sooooo gross. 🤢🤢🤢🤮🤮🤮

I lived in NYC in the early 2000’s and worked in the upscale restaurant industry. I knew a girl back then who had been harassed by Batali while working at the Spotted Pig. Am kind of amazed that it actually finally came to light. This is the norm rather than the exception and is rarely acknowledged. Sad.😢

@jregulatori4672

3 жыл бұрын

This is the case with most high profile figures. It was an open secret about Weinstein way back in the early 2000s. Everyone knew about him, you didn't even have to be part of the Hollywood scene or an insider. That's why it's so eye-roll inducing when you hear famous actress' feign confusion and shock at the accusations....they all knew and they all allow it to happen because that person has power and influence.

@l.tallmadge6536

3 жыл бұрын

Yes...so sad.

The restaurant name is perfect for them "Spotted Pig".

@mandywilson5431

4 жыл бұрын

Ya, I don't think it was an accident.....

@jamesjazzy8040

3 жыл бұрын

They should call it the ugly pig as everyone there is ugly it seems. Including Mario... Ugliest group of waitresses I’ve ever seen

It’s EVERYWHERE. Very few women go through their life without some form of sexual assault levied against them.

@terrydever6983

3 жыл бұрын

And for some of us it started@ 10 years old by family Friends....

@711yada

3 жыл бұрын

Terry Dever 😪

@susanmurphy958

3 жыл бұрын

Yup, if you are female in one way or another you will be sexually harassed in your lifetime.

@levonvardanyan3478

3 жыл бұрын

Give me a break you must have a different definition of “sexual assault”

@terrydever6983

3 жыл бұрын

@@levonvardanyan3478 That’s the problem Men have already had too many breaks where sexual harassment is concerned‼️

That chef, April Bloomfield, she knew. She knew the extent. She just didn’t do anything. She knew. Both those “men” belong behind bars and the chef needs to be fined at the least, she should have to do some sort of penance for standing idly by.

@joshbrown7984

2 жыл бұрын

She has been quoted as saying “ That’s who he is , get used to it , or go find another job “ from employees she needs run out of the business, not being a judge on beat Bobby flay

A Chef sexually harassing staff, and belittling the staff? Nooo way, said every restaurant employee ever. The bigger the Chef gets, the more terrible he becomes. Restaurant 101

@dbo5241

4 жыл бұрын

Scott Casey true story

@peetsz3732

4 жыл бұрын

So true.

@kungfukid4124

4 жыл бұрын

Yup

@katiemoehring4945

4 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately

@joapps8135

4 жыл бұрын

Even female chefs?

These things are often an open secret ..

@pattihawks8514

4 жыл бұрын

HappyHappy JoyJoy True. Apathy breeds injustice!

@lymarie1974

4 жыл бұрын

HappyHappy JoyJoy facts

I worked in the service industry from the age of 16 to 36 and I have had more sexually inappropriate things said to me by men in positions above me than anyone should ever have to endure. The problem is that server staff are easily replaceable and if it's a restaurant where there is money to be made, there is always someone waiting to be the replacement. So if someone speaks up, they will likely be fired for some bogus reason. And may in fact, have a very hard time getting a position in another restaurant in their area. Everyone knows that managers of different establishments hang out together, party together, speak regularly, and often blacklist employees that are "problematic". As long as restaurants are allowed to continue to pay their serving staff and kitchen staff such low wages, this will continue. There's so many problems with the service industry this is but one of a million.

@oldironsides4107

2 жыл бұрын

As you get older they will stop

This is so scary. I am sorry this happened to these women. They are all brave. Thank you.

His remorse was for himself and his loss, probably not for anything else.

@jeffreyknight3884

3 жыл бұрын

Bingo...

When will we see Mario shuffling into court leaning on his walker?

@javirodriguez5617

4 жыл бұрын

😀😀😀😀😀

@carolwhelihan1514

4 жыл бұрын

exactly!!!! I thought the same!!!! Suddenly walkers are flying off the shelves.

@pattihawks8514

4 жыл бұрын

UncleHank Good point!

@taraaliyeva1813

4 жыл бұрын

Lol lol yes

@suicidesitter6527

4 жыл бұрын

Weinstein style!

I'm so so sorry they experienced that. Nothing more fearful than to be groped or assulted by someone you once TRUSTED.

I once had an owner at a restaurant where I was working fire the chef on the spot because he brought a new server to a party at his house where she was sexually harassed and groped. Instead of closing the restaurant for the day and causing the workers to lose out on a day's worth of money, the owner, who hadn't cooked in years took over for the chef while the kitchen manager put out the word to all current and former employees that there were shifts available if they wanted them. From what I understand the whole week was a wash in terms of profit after which he was up to speed and after two months we finally had a replacement chef. The sacrifices that come with protecting your employees are great, the owner worked 7 days a week for two months and I wish I could say the chef never worked again but that's not necessarily how it works in the restaurant business.

@alibeydoun9544

3 жыл бұрын

Lol a wash in terms of profit 😂😂😂

@SandyRiverBlue

3 жыл бұрын

I have also worked for the other kind of owner. I had one that refused to approve raises for something like 4 years, but was always in the market for a new yacht to replace the one be had at the moment. Idiot used monopolize the breakroom (a closet really) while he was there, and once left his yacht magazine when he left, after which I spent 2 hours trying to keep the serving staff from walking off the job. What a farce. Dude ended up going to jail for stealing from his partners. Who'd have thunk it?

after looking at comments that say women don't report bc they like/prefer money...or blame them for not reporting to save future victims. These comments are just ignorant. obviously don't understand what its like trying to get a job after being blackballed by you former employer. These crimes are about power, control and fear.

@richardwelkiv8325

4 жыл бұрын

I do know what it is like because I am a whistleblower and you are correct I lost my family and my career as a result of it but I would rather die on my feet than live on my knees

@user-mb8qi3ky5q

4 жыл бұрын

​@@richardwelkiv8325 I too am a whistleblower. Lost everything. Did not stop others from being victimized. and I did not have a family to support. So I can't pass judgement on others.

@richardwelkiv8325

4 жыл бұрын

Once again evil prospers when good people do.nothing. If you truly are a whistle blower than I am sorry for your suffrage for I know what it is like to not only suffer but to watch your family suffer as well as you try to do the right thing. I do not like to see good people suffer and if that means I have to take a little heat well then so be it .

@richardwelkiv8325

4 жыл бұрын

@@user-mb8qi3ky5q Let me quote a famous individual far smarter than myself. Throughout history it has been the inaction of those who could have acted the indifference of those who should have known better the silence of the voice of justice when it mattered most that made it possible for evil to triumph . These are words that govern my life.

@user-mb8qi3ky5q

4 жыл бұрын

@@richardwelkiv8325 Abusers use power, control and fear. The abuser is only half the problem. You have to deal with people who protect abusers out of fear or they depend on them for support of some kind and friends and family or employers. Often the very people you are trying to protect want nothing to do with you out of fear or they are famiily/friends or employers who don't want to believe. Abusers are often protected by their victims. The very people you are trying to protect. ( sorry I think I accidently deleted my comment)

I loved watching The Chew but Mario always disgusted me. Fat, sweaty, nasty long ponytail and his arrogance-🤢

@ladydi4runner

4 жыл бұрын

same here. Just something creepy about him.

I worked in the high-end restaurant business for 20yrs and i can say with all honesty this kind of atmosphere is very common in Restaurant work.

I can relate to these women from the Spotted Pig. I was sexually harrassed by my boss at a family owned lab. They have no HR dept. Who do you tell? How do you hold them accountable? I was forced to leave my job. It sucks.

@theowl3756

2 жыл бұрын

I see many comments attributing part of the problem to the restaurants not having an HR department, as if that would have made much difference...!!!..It is an overly optimistic to think that having an HR Department would have made much difference. The simple fact is that in both private business and in government, the primary job of the HR department is to protect the Boss..!!! And the HR is happy to hear the complaints so it can be reported to the Boss and allow strategies to make life difficult for the employees. More often than not, the head of HR, in both private business, and especially in government, are delighted to go to the Boss and present themselves as the protector of the Boss to get higher salary and bounces. In short, the very existence of the HR often fools the employees to believe that they have a safe place to complain about abuse...!!! It is sad and pathetic.

As a 59 yr old woman, I'm disgusted seeing this. It's time for this crap to END! It's criminal!! Arrest him! Duh.

@markomilicevic7769

4 жыл бұрын

Please sexual harassement is an ugly dude trying to get laid.

@honestheartedtruthseekerso6864

4 жыл бұрын

John Doe I care

@honestheartedtruthseekerso6864

4 жыл бұрын

John Doe I really care

@gardensofthegods

4 жыл бұрын

@John Doe John Doe I also really do care what a 59 year-old . And I DON'T CARE WHAT YOU THINK

@parimabartender

3 жыл бұрын

Ok Karen

Never trust a man who wears Crocs and rides a Vespa.

@ethereal1257

4 жыл бұрын

Pretentious with crocs. Isnt that an oxymoron? Lol

@peggystoutemorin4529

4 жыл бұрын

@Bobby Brady I agree completely! Always tried to come across as smarter and better than everyone on TV. What an ugly, gross disgusting carcass of a human!

@desertrose6100

4 жыл бұрын

Peggy Stoute Morin yes like Weinstein

@missligalife177

4 жыл бұрын

:))))

@ethereal1257

4 жыл бұрын

@Bobby Brady i know the meaning of the word. Thats what makes it funny.

I’m so tired of this… As a 65-year-old woman I honestly don’t know any woman that hasn’t been sexually harassed assaulted, harassed, or raped. When will this end? It will end when we are 100% intolerant of this behavior and these people are treated as the criminals they are. No amount of money or “stature“ should save these people. They need to stand trial and be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. To anyone chastising women for not speaking up in the moment have no concept of what women in these circumstances deal with…

@TheDonFinnemore

2 жыл бұрын

Only if you saw this for what it is, Evil world, Evil doings....This will not change...It will only get worse. Repent, Jesus Christ is coming. Once you hear that trumpet roar, it will be to late. Every man will be judged, every rapist, every molesters and the sexually immoral.

@ChomoBidensMules

2 жыл бұрын

Anyone who watches this garbage deserves it.

@samsmom400

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheDonFinnemore I don't listen to these channels, but I actually thought this was Anderson Cooper doing a piece on Comet Ping Pong!! Now, how crazy would that be?

@243wayne1

2 жыл бұрын

Said the angry 65 yo woman.

@declandonahue592

2 жыл бұрын

you can say the same thing about men

So many of us are watching, going through trauma. It’s happened to many, too many times. Flashbacks of several assaults. This has been accepted since the beginning of time I suppose. So happy to see, but scary to see, assault is more out in the light.

It's awful working for people like this. I'm so glad that people are being able to speak out more about this behaviour. When I was 15, I worked as a waitress and was treated awful by the managers and owners. They treated all the teenagers as if we were second class. The berated us, made inappropriate comments about our bodies, went through our belongings and were just awful. I finally told my parents what was going on. Luckily, my dad is not a hot head. He calmly went in and in front of all the other workers, told them I would no longer be working there. He then proceeded to tell them that he knew how they were treating the teenage girls and that he would take proper steps if he ever heard of any of that happening again. Later the owner brought his car into my dads garage to be worked on. My father told him he would not work on it and that he would not do business with him. The man profusely apologized (probably because he was afraid of word getting out). I'm so proud of my father for taking up for me.

@jeffreyknight3884

3 жыл бұрын

Great father. I'm sorry you and other girls went through this. I'm.a male and I hate when filthy.men think they can do this to women. They need turned in.

@grettagirl2884

2 жыл бұрын

@Gigi Eyre, your dad is a stand up guy and as you are, I am proud of him too! 👏

@brianallison1913

2 жыл бұрын

Although I tend to be more on the Gregory Scarpa side (how he dealt with the driver that tried raping his daughter) when it comes to my own daughter I definitely can say you have every right to be proud of your father. Sounds like a good man.

@stephanievosburgh2348

2 жыл бұрын

Why did this same exact thing happen to me as well... it shouldn't be this common.

@tinawalker5335

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly what I would have done! Told my dad! I’m 41 and I would still tell my dad lol

Predators like this should be in jail

@frankdenardo8684

4 жыл бұрын

They are everywhere. I read that there are carnies IE carnival workers who are sex offenders and also a lot of out of towners who like going to restaurants and like fondling women in crowded bars and restaurants. They don't like sitting to hotel rooms and watching Family Affair reruny on TV.

@icestormqueen

4 жыл бұрын

These are grown women. Fully capable of documenting and lawyering up. Calling him a predator belittles the strength and power women have

@ziggy33399

4 жыл бұрын

Irene Satterfield calling him a predictor doesn’t make women less...it’s accurate

@ziggy33399

4 жыл бұрын

Irene Satterfield you’re not a woman. Obviously.

@icestormqueen

4 жыл бұрын

@@ziggy33399 I'm a warrior goddess

This brings back memories of my university years waiting tables. The restaurant life is so sex-drugs-rock'n'roll . None of these stories surprise me.

So the predator was able to get Jamie the manager that left fired from her new job? Wow....she needs to be compensated.

@potocatepetl

2 жыл бұрын

For it to happen she would need proof. How can she do it, unless she has a recording? And now it is anyway too late.

My Aunt said just looking at Vitali she wouldn't watch his show. Something bad with that guy! She was 90. She had no info just knew something. Wow.

@JM-vj7we

4 жыл бұрын

My great aunt who is 90 now also Never liked him!

@rogerjyee

4 жыл бұрын

My late mom never liked him either. Even at the beginning of his fame.

@rosegeaber7533

4 жыл бұрын

@@rogerjyee Our elders...we need to listen.👍♥️👍🏼

@cynthiacastaneda6687

4 жыл бұрын

Lol

@darlenecuker9711

4 жыл бұрын

Same here. I knew immediately something was very wrong.

As a female chef working in mostly, all Male kitchens, I cannot tell you how many times I've been treated inappropriately at best.

@debbieescobar6267

4 жыл бұрын

Deirdre Entrup yep, and sadly, most women have to work in a male-dominated workplace, and have the same ugly stories to tell. I’m no man-hater but so few of them really get how humiliated and powerless it makes you feel.

@freedmm3122

4 жыл бұрын

Deirdre Entrup I have been sexually harassed at almost every job I have had!

@debbieescobar6267

4 жыл бұрын

M Goode true. Though I would imagine for most guys their reaction would involve a right hook. Girls are raised (read programmed) to react without making a scene.

@monikapadilla3949

4 жыл бұрын

Deirdre Entrup wear a mini camera and file a lawsuit!

@monikapadilla3949

4 жыл бұрын

C DuPont I was sexually harrasesed by a manager after having dinner and I drink at a Cristinas restaurant in Forney Texas

Great reporting. Thank you to Anderson Cooper, 60 Minutes, & most of all to these brave women.

Thank You 60 Minutes for this most important reporting, I'm subscribed.

The restaurant industry is rife with all manner of delinquency. From abusive management to drug and alcohol abuse to sexual harassment. If you value your soul, stay clear of the business.

@charlesritter6640

4 жыл бұрын

Many of us have a great time in the restaurant business. The after work partying can get out of hand though and slow down your professional aspirations especially if you get addicted to drugs /alcohol.

@PersonaN007Grata

4 жыл бұрын

Charles Ritter PSA to parents. Don’t allow your daughters to party with coworkers lol.

@ronfroehlich4697

4 жыл бұрын

True dat

@sarasue6121

4 жыл бұрын

but you forgot the 50 bucks an hour in tips. souls have value.

@peetsz3732

4 жыл бұрын

Agree 100%.

I've known a couple of Celebrity chefs in my lifetime. They were extremely unpleasant people. I'm not surprised by this announcement.

@vickilawrence7207

4 жыл бұрын

They really r! They have a secret insecurity abt the fact that they're in a service industry & as 1 chef admitted to me..."I have to go in the back door like the colored help"!!...i couldn't believe what he said! But it's so true after 20 yrs in the industry these guys have so many issues it's pathetic & they over compensate so they can feel better abt themselves. They pick on, bully & harass their help so they feel a little taller, stronger & piwerful. It's disgusting!

@cynthiabelknap8655

3 жыл бұрын

Regular chefs and cooks are usually miserable and terrible to the wait staff. It's literally the way it is. Accepted

@robyndismon394

2 жыл бұрын

@@cynthiabelknap8655 What do you mean 'literally' here?

@potocatepetl

2 жыл бұрын

@@robyndismon394 She also wrote "accepted"... I suppose she doesn't know either.

@laqueenawilliams4762

2 жыл бұрын

Wonder when Gordon Ramsey ever get his time

Thank you Anderson, for speaking to these women with such respect!!

I loved watching Molto Mario and Mediterranean Mario in my high school years. I thought he was a great and fun chef. Didn’t know he was a monster.

I am glad that they are being shown as the monsters that they are.

@robinrocha2091

4 жыл бұрын

@Tony Roberts Fu*k-you!

@rosegeaber7533

4 жыл бұрын

@Tony Roberts Tony, when you if you were a woman, maybe you could speak to this.

@rosegeaber7533

4 жыл бұрын

@Brainjock ef you chicken shat

@rosegeaber7533

4 жыл бұрын

@Brainjock nice name, explains everything.

HR's job is to protect the company!! Not the employees.

@AvecPoesie

4 жыл бұрын

👏👏👏Yes!! People need to understand this. HR departments can rarely be trusted. I saw too many people's careers crash and burn after going to HR to report legitimate issues. When I was attacked on the job by an enraged boss, I went directly to an attorney. It was the only way to ensure I would be protected.

@focusedfreebird

4 жыл бұрын

Yes..HR is there to defend the corporation...not the employees. HR departments are a joke.

@shelley6477

4 жыл бұрын

But part of that is protecting the company's reputation in many ways, including as a good place to work.

@AvecPoesie

4 жыл бұрын

@@shelley6477 Unfortunately, in some cases, that reputation of goodness and/or safety is an illusion and not reflective of reality.

@marcosmota1094

4 жыл бұрын

@@AvecPoesie I don't know where you folks work, but HR at my jobs actually cared. I know that someone got nixed when women complained. Posthaste dude was gone. I reset his password myself.

I worked at the Spotted Pig for 10 plus years. When the restaurant closed it was very difficult for many of us. I loved my job and my coworkers many of who were my friends. I am still struggling to find something stable. Congrats to those who got their justice though.

@adonispina6167

2 жыл бұрын

workers getting raped and you do nothing ....WTF....but i love this job ?????

With these men, the power of being in charge/business ownership goes to their heads and they think anything goes/no boundaries is the norm. It makes me sick!!!!

He named the restaurant after himself!

@meghanelaraby277

4 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣🤣

"He wanted a place that catered to celebrities." That tells me everything about these guys. Birds of a feather flock together. Sociopaths. As a culture we must stop bullying and stop obsessing about celebrity and fame. As a NYC resident I'm so relieved that I have never supported this slime pit. Truly disgusting. Sometimes I get a certain vibe in an establishment where the staff is drooling over certain people and not others. I never go back.

@jansmith9922

4 жыл бұрын

Top jobs that sociopaths gravitate to: Politicians, Surgeons, Chefs, Preachers etc....any job that they can have power & control over others. Look up the traits of a sociopath. These types are everywhere blending into society but, behind closed doors they are the emotional, mental, verbal, financial & physical abusers. It is believe that 4% of the population is a sociopath or psychopath. All sociopaths also have narcissistic personality disorder. Experts believe that we meet one in passing everyday, whether in a deli line, friends party, at work etc without even realizing it. And experts believe that we have one in our of friends, coworker, or family without even realizing it. Educate yourself on how to spot one and also look up the “No contact rule” this is the only way to have peace in your life is to follow this rule. Look up the book The sociopath next door by Harvard Professor Dr Martha Stout (audio version free on the net to listen to), The path forward surviving a narcissist by Lisa Scott (see her site), Lovefraud 10 signs you are dating a sociopath by Donna Anderson. Pass this on to your friends, mother, sister, etc. Education is the only way to stay safe in this dangerous world. It was extremely brave of these women to come forward (especially on a show like 60 minutes) to tell their story. To expose a sociopath or anyone that harasses others takes a village to get others to notice. These ladies should be proud of themselves for speaking the truth.

@dystopian2153

4 жыл бұрын

@@jansmith9922 actually no they shouldn't be proud because they waited a long time. They reaped the benefits of their fancy jobs at his place and then finally complained after a very very long time and on tv no doubt where they could get more attention and spotlight. There are people who endure much more, suffer much more in life and dont feel the need to go on tv and talk about it. I havent much sympathy. They're not heros. I feel for the woman who was assaulted while passed out and surprised the others who saw it weren't more aggressive about taking a stand for the woman. Secondly, i was a counselor for years with a degree... not everyone who has a high position or a position of power is a psychopath, sociopath or suffers from narcicistic personality disorder. We must be careful when using labels like these. Its not responsible. I see all over the place now about "narcissists, "toxic people," "sociopaths", gaslighting etc. These terms are over used just as "bipolar" was a few years ago. People were calling others "bipolar" if they were moody or grumpy. People are taking this too far....

@robyndismon394

3 жыл бұрын

@@dystopian2153 You r delusional And an enabler. This industry reeks and regurgitated misogyny and has done so 4 well over a century. No one needs your sympathy or understanding. And who are u 2 tell anyone how they can express their respective experiences. Your commentary reflects a dearth of understanding and problem solving skills. Please go sulk elsewhere.

@maxsage3362

3 жыл бұрын

"As a NY City Resident ", I can t take anything you say, Seriously

@blogusvox

2 жыл бұрын

@@dystopian2153 Is calling them "apathetic hypocrites", okay? 🙄

I worked at a majority male company and they used you make demeaning comments, sexual innuendos, some touched my head behind my back, stared at my chest. The boss who was a female btw did nothing to help me. She often shouted at me and abused me emotionally.

I find it interesting when a person who appears so slovenly looking and attired is hailed as a great chef. In my mind cleanliness is crucial in cooking even down to one's appearance. Add the obviously narcissistic personality too. Perhaps for some there is a weird kind of appeal seeing someone who looks as if he couldn't boil water make a tasty dish? Now I see I wasn't being harsh as his behavior was as atrocious as his dress. Normally I don't like to post negatives and just keep it to myself so I can understand why the women, with more at stake, tried to cope for so long. It's a sad story that too often repeated itself to give the letters of apology much meaning other than a lame damage control spin.

I assume celebrities are worse than average people... not better!

@justatexasgirl5583

4 жыл бұрын

They are like children who don’t get told no growing up..completely insufferable.

@katiekane5247

4 жыл бұрын

Make them irrelevant, don't watch, buy or follow. Wealth by itself confers no privilege unless WE give it to them.

@VoltairesRevenge

3 жыл бұрын

That’s loser talk

@hankhardonblkface6941

3 жыл бұрын

Why would they be better?

The infatuation Americans have with celebrities is the fuel that feeds this kind of criminal activity.

@ethereal1257

4 жыл бұрын

I agree, ppl put far too much praise over them their just broken ppl who can act or sing

@ella17734

4 жыл бұрын

Hmm...I worked in plenty of restaurants and she's right...sh*t like this happens all the time. I think it has more to do with being in a position of power.

@codacreator6162

4 жыл бұрын

The current state of the job market. It's easy to say, "Just get another job" but the reality is that's not often an option for a multitude of reasons, the biggest is that a lot of us don't make enough to have that kind of security.

@mafia_dave32

4 жыл бұрын

It is the media that props these people up with the garbage they show and morons suck right up .

@claymore4496

4 жыл бұрын

The infatuation celebrities have with themselves is what feeds this criminal activity.

Thanks for this.

Why don't Gail and Oprah go to Weinstein and these restaurant owner's- chef's friends and do an interview like Gail did Kobe or Oprah did Micheal??

@yama5182

3 жыл бұрын

Because they won’t do it!! 🤣

@KBWeeds

3 жыл бұрын

FFS! Gail’s asked TWO QUESTIONS & they were valid. She was doing her job. Oprah asked MJ if he was a virgin. Child molestations allegations came AFTER their interview.

@themirrorsofmymind

3 жыл бұрын

​@@KBWeeds I thought the whole point of Gail King's interview was missed entirely. THIS HAPPENED FIRST: *JAN 29, 2020* ...Disney heiress Abigail Disney turned to social media to weigh in on her reaction to the superstar’s legacy. “I haven’t said anything about Kobe so far because I felt some time needed to pass before weighing in,” wrote Disney Wednesday morning. “But yes, it’s time for the sledgehammer to come out. The man was a rapist. Deal with it.” Gail King's interview was a direct response in defense of Bryant by a friend, Lisa Leslie! *February 4, 2020* _GAIL KING: It's been said that his legacy is complicated because of a sexual assault charge, which was dismissed in 2003, 2004. Is it complicated for you as a woman, as a WNBA player?_ *LISA LESLIE: It's not complicated for me at all. Even if there's a few times that we've been at a club at the same time, Kobe's not the kind of guy - never been, like, you know, 'Lis, go get that girl, or tell her or send her this.' I have other NBA friends that are like that. Kobe was never like that. I just never, have ever seen him being the kind of person that would do something to violate a woman or be aggressive in that way. That's just not the person that I know.* _GAIL KING: But Lisa, you wouldn't see it, though. As his friend, you wouldn't see it._ *LISA LESLIE: And that's possible. I just don't believe that. And I'm not saying things didn't happen. I just don't believe that things didn't happen with force.* _GAIL KING: Is it even a fair question to talk about it considering he's no longer with us and that it was resolved? Or is it really part of his history?_ *LISA LESLIE: I think that the media should be more respectful at this time. It's like if you had questions about it, you had many years to ask him that. I don't think it's something that we should keep hanging over his legacy. I mean, it went to trial.* _GAIL KING: Yeah, well, the case was dismissed because the victim in the case refused to testify. So, it was dismissed._ *LISA LESLIE: And I think that that's how we should leave it.* www.nydailynews.com/sports/basketball/ny-disney-heiress-kobe-rapist-tweet-20200129-s2jg4eeiufg5doo3q7oof4mm6m-story.html www.cbsnews.com/news/lisa-leslie-reflects-legacy-kobe-bryant/

This is 99% of the Chefs and 100% of the restaurants at that level.

@theowl3756

2 жыл бұрын

I see many comments attributing part of the problem to the restaurants not having an HR department, as if that would have made much difference...!!!..It is an overly optimistic to think that having an HR Department would have made much difference. The simple fact is that in both private business and in government, the primary job of the HR department is to protect the Boss..!!! And the HR is happy to hear the complaints so it can be reported to the Boss and allow strategies to make life difficult for the employees. More often than not, the head of HR, in both private business, and especially in government, are delighted to go to the Boss and present themselves as the protector of the Boss to get higher salary and bounces. In short, the very existence of the HR often fools the employees to believe that they have a safe place to complain about abuse...!!! It is sad and pathetic.

Friedman is a culprit in this ..he’s probably as bad as fat Mario

@travelfoodielove

2 жыл бұрын

Lol

HR works for the employer not the employee. This is true in every business/company. If you report wrong doing/harassment. You then become a target for dismissal. Especially females.

@theowl3756

2 жыл бұрын

I see many comments attributing part of the problem to the restaurants not having an HR department, as if that would have made much difference...!!!..It is an overly optimistic to think that having an HR Department would have made much difference. The simple fact is that in both private business and in government, the primary job of the HR department is to protect the Boss..!!! And the HR is happy to hear the complaints so it can be reported to the Boss and allow strategies to make life difficult for the employees. More often than not, the head of HR, in both private business, and especially in government, are delighted to go to the Boss and present themselves as the protector of the Boss to get higher salary and bounces. In short, the very existence of the HR often fools the employees to believe that they have a safe place to complain about abuse...!!! It is sad and pathetic.

Back in November I filed a complaint against a coworker, for bullying, sexual harassment. The next week my hours were cut by five hours, within two weeks I was down to 20 hours per week, he never lost a minute. So I left, that is the reality. Either you put up and put out or you must leave!

Once a perv always a perv.

So these mysogynists are "truly sorry" and "remorseful"? Yeah, for their OWN reputations and their OWN careers.

@gregoryallen0001

4 жыл бұрын

Cat Mac don't worry.. he had to pay 1/4M dollars to ELEVEN women 🙃 www.nytimes.com/2020/01/07/dining/spotted-pig-ken-friedman-sexual-harassment.amp.html

@catmac4700

4 жыл бұрын

@@gregoryallen0001 Good to know. Thanks.

@catmac4700

4 жыл бұрын

@carbon copy Thank you. 🙂

@catmac4700

4 жыл бұрын

@SASHA Savage What are you talking about? Are you cheesed off at the men, or the women who reported them? 🤔

I always thought he was so deprecating on his cooking shows to the point he was rude to guests. He had a high opinion of himself. Always gave me the creeps and I finally quit watching. Not a huge surprise.

I remember my first restaurant job, it was common knowledge not to be alone in a room with the boss. If you found yourself in that situation, you just kinda gotta laugh it off and back away. Same goes for customers, they think because they tip, they get to make sexual remarks, or maybe give you a little pinch. You learn fast who to keep your distance from.

It’s true sexual harassment is done throughout the day by kitchen staff....happened to me in the 80s.....they also harassed the gay waiters.

@mariapena616

4 жыл бұрын

😪

@damien1781

4 жыл бұрын

They still do the same thing

@marthasimons7940

3 жыл бұрын

Happened to me in the 1970s and the name calling and belittling were considered part of a Chef's/ Managers privilege. The pigs are being spotted.

@cynthiabelknap8655

3 жыл бұрын

Pretty much goes with the territory of the restaurant business. It's literally expected actually

@robertnewell4054

3 жыл бұрын

Survived 20+ years of Nurses harassment. The fact that the vast majority of employees, Human Resources & Leadership is FEMALE, there’s a “revenge of the genders” that’s ubiquitous in the Medical Field. Female Nurses make Male Construction Workers look like Mr. Rodgers

Pigs been spotted, send them to the slaughter house.

It’s revolting, the behavior tolerated in the restaurant industry. These abusers are lucky they’re not doing time.

I understand how dangerous these situations are, and how those who created this environment need to be held accountable to the fullest extent of the law. That said, I was a server at the Spotted Pig, and I quit the first time I saw someone else being harassed. It was my third day training. It was a disgusting display. I wish peace and wellness for everyone harmed.

HR is nothing but a safe guard for the company. I went to AMDs HR and was put in a demeaning job until I quit. Never go to HR go to a LAWYER! This post in under a Alt account so I won't be retaliated against.

@MegaIam007

4 жыл бұрын

James Agree. Our workplace have all these “safeguards” like “ombuds” or “respectful workplace” but it’s all optics.

@MissMustang98

4 жыл бұрын

Totally agree! I've had two experiences with HR...both times, they protected the higher ranking employee and the company. Both times, the person who reported the abuse was retaliated against until they resigned.

@worldtraveler4040

4 жыл бұрын

James It’s imperative employees have an escape and backup plan. HR represents the company and not the employee in any capacity. The speak in corporate riddles when confronted with issuess of discrimination and harassment.

@christschool

4 жыл бұрын

If you work in a public corporation, always report these types of things to the company's ethic's hotline. It can be reported anonymously and complaints go to the committee of the Board of Directors, not HR.

@lisadwithollieande6224

3 жыл бұрын

@Ann Tinnin Yeah, right, and what life will you have when you go to EEOC and are labeled a snitch? Have fun with that.

Friedman has an Epsteinesque chin.

@Arthur-Silva

4 жыл бұрын

🤣

Thanks and I honor and respect all these ladies for speaking out. Men call you prude or treat you like you have a problem if you complain or call out sexual mistreatment or harassment. I still need the strength to speak out in my own life: my harassers are male ‘friends’ who know I need them to help me in my business affairs and know that I’m single. They feel ‘entitled’ and ‘emboldened’ as I am dependent on them at this stage in my life. God bless you ladies and God help others like us who are still building up courage to speak up and speak out.

Bloomfield, Friedman's business partner, apologized "whole heartedly" to the public and her employees, but only after Friedman's sexual abuse was exposed, claiming she doesn't know. But before that, when employees complain to her, she would say "That’s who he is. Get used to it. Or go work for someone else". This hypocrite should also be exposed for who she is and should be "cancelled".

Rich boys having fun.

@2degucitas

4 жыл бұрын

At expense of women as usual

@maritzadillingham4008

4 жыл бұрын

Average x abusing women is not having fun. It’s not Acceptable!

@2degucitas

4 жыл бұрын

@@maritzadillingham4008 They were being sarcastic

@whoknowsidont.5147

4 жыл бұрын

@@maritzadillingham4008 I see you misunderstood me. I was saying that they were doing the same thing to do all the time but nobody cares because they're rich but poor people get locked up for consensual sex every day

@tundrav8georgia

3 жыл бұрын

Hopefully this place goes under due to the virus paybacks a b

What a TOOL he looks like on that dumb scooter thing. Gross

How awful and disgusting! I despise that men- especially those in “power”- feel that they have the right to assault women because they have the upper hand!! Makes me sick. No one deserves that treatment. All of those men involved at the very least, should be jobless and unable to open restaurants... they will never stop committing these acts! As a victim of sexual assault myself, as a teen, I would actually love to see them locked up, actually! Something like this traumatizes a person forever! Shame on them!! 🤬🤬

Every single male I've tried to use as a professional reference through the years ALWAYS wants something inappropriate and unprofessional. I've been asked to send pics of my smile which sounds benign, but has nothing to do with providing a prof ref. Just a week ago I had to end another professional relationship because the guy tried to start a romantic long-distance relationship when I engaged about getting a data analyst position at a tech firm and thought I could count on his reference (previously agreed upon). Too many male spotted pigs out there for sure. Pathetic.

I met him. They are NOT lying. He was also rude and entitled when I met him on "THAT' talk show that shall remain un-named here... Although, it was cancelled eventually. 😔

Had a meal there years ago, wasn't that great. Cult of personality.

It's amazing how people with this much fame have to abuse their power/position of authority.

Daaamn girl! You're throwing it aLL out! ""what's the hype about the 3rd floor?"" "You can smoke cigarettes, you can smoke pot, you can do drugs, you can have sex!!" Lmao!!

@hankhardonblkface6941

3 жыл бұрын

Thats were I hang out at

“Never trust a skinny chef.” Apparently the opposite holds true.

My wife and I raised 4 kids, 3 boys and 1 girl. They’re all successful in their careers but the most important thing is they’re kind to other people (and animals). They’re considerate of other people’s feelings and possess a good sense of humor. This is true success. Successful human beings. Stay well

@Putsim

4 жыл бұрын

They better have a good sense of humor with a last name like that.

@meichong8278

4 жыл бұрын

@@Putsim And yet you give the comedy name SPHINCTER mmmmmmm why do I get the feeling your in your 30s

@lazerfocusedstriver9960

4 жыл бұрын

@@Putsim 🤣🤣🤣😂🤣🤣😂 WOW THAT'S funny

@Putsim

4 жыл бұрын

@@meichong8278 I are not in my 30s but if you are a genie offering to take me there - I accept.

@carolynedwards2689

3 жыл бұрын

Because, they were Raise, wit Ethics, Moral Values, Recpect, and many more. Very well done.I Applause you.

I hope the police are involved in that matter. They needs to be held accountable for their actions. 😡

My parents used to live down the street from that spot. We always used to go when it was still 'Le Zoo' but after they became the Spotted Pig we stopped going. Too trendy. Like Blue Cheese melted all over the hamburger. No thanks! And the vibe was off. Had no idea what was going on behind the scenes but we never liked it.

Just lost my appetite, these bosses should be in jail. poor the staff.

@MrZakatista

3 жыл бұрын

I mean, work in a corporate and sees what happens.

Its not just women, it happens to men also. I have been with Wendys for 20 years, and as a gay man I have been harassed. I have been sexually harassed . I have been bullied by bosses. I have seen it all. So, yeah, it happens to men also.

@lisavaccarezza5554

3 жыл бұрын

That’s just hideous ..., so wrong 😩

C’mon guys bring back the gentlemen, I’ll even wear a bra again. It’s ridiculous what men try to get away with it. I’ve been stalked, I had to stand in my bosses office because he loved the way I smelt. My father showed up after I told him and he walked straight into the office grabbed the bosses hand and said “ I’m Jane’s Dad” and didn’t let go of the hand shake. I never went into his office again. My father has a stare that make men pee themselves

I heard of the spotted pig restaurant when I was a kid. I didn’t know it was that deep of lore behind it.

I almost forgot all about this story. Where is Oprah’s documentary? When is Gayle King going to ask his friends about the allegations?

@crystalgray79

4 жыл бұрын

Diamonds and Fuzzy slippers Never! White men get a pass from them.

@juliewood4340

4 жыл бұрын

That won’t happen.

I worked in the restaurant/service industry for a little bit, and I can honestly say that these women are right, and I never treated them like that; but they are right. There’s literally no one to complain to. If you did, the manager is going to find out who initiated action against him. Then, through some form of osmosis, the other guys guilty of the same infraction get on code and shut the he he-🏒 🏒 up. After that, your shifts decrease. Finally, all your complaints (legitimate or not) go unheard. Ultimately you quit. They win and hire someone younger.

@theowl3756

2 жыл бұрын

I see many comments attributing part of the problem to the restaurants not having an HR department, as if that would have made much difference...!!!..It is an overly optimistic to think that having an HR Department would have made much difference. The simple fact is that in both private business and in government, the primary job of the HR department is to protect the Boss..!!! And the HR is happy to hear the complaints so it can be reported to the Boss and allow strategies to make life difficult for the employees. More often than not, the head of HR, in both private business, and especially in government, are delighted to go to the Boss and present themselves as the protector of the Boss to get higher salary and bounces. In short, the very existence of the HR often fools the employees to believe that they have a safe place to complain about abuse...!!! It is sad and pathetic.

Many people in the photography business had openly discussed Mario Batali's awful behavior. We witnessed certain disturbing things while photo shoots were taking place. Mario had a king-like air about him, as many TV celebrities do. His ego was HUGE, and he believed he could get away with just about anything. The same is true for Ken Friedman, who was known as the money man. In the restaurant business, these two guys were at the top. If you wanted a seat at or near their table, you often had to play by their rules. Add to that their love of alcohol. Party every night. It was a recipe for disaster. One can only imagine the many things they did get away with. Very few people actually have the courage or the financial ability to step forward and speak out. I hope the price they pay will last forever. They did so much unspeakable damage, they deserve every second of ridicule and rejection the public can muster. They are hoping the public will forget. I hope nobody forgets.

I've worked in two restaurants in the bay area both times everyone was an alcoholic, on drugs and no rules or boundaries. My coworkers would say "this is what working in restaurants is like" I left quickly not a good "fit"

Anyone that wears crocs as everyday footwear is a monster

@AvecPoesie

4 жыл бұрын

Orange crocs, at that!

@richardcontinijr9661

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for calling my mother a monster

@TexasHeatAudit

4 жыл бұрын

@@richardcontinijr9661 you're welcome👍

@ethereal1257

4 жыл бұрын

I dnt wear them but i think wear what you like

@jhoang861

4 жыл бұрын

😂 🤣😂

thats the end of the Batali empire.

@Daddyme92

4 жыл бұрын

As it should

@Daddyme92

4 жыл бұрын

@TheLance3185 u right tho the cookware can come in Handy

@richprince1239

4 жыл бұрын

Not really he just sold out to lydia

@turkeyrunfarms

4 жыл бұрын

I doubt it. He’ll still own a percentage. Under a quiet non related business name.

@GoddessLuna9

4 жыл бұрын

His EATALY locations are doing well in NYC- always full. I pass by one every day and think at times that perhaps he got away and under the radar then this pops up. I guess not🤷🏾‍♀️

The best tv of its kind ever...thanks

“Mistake” “I’ve apologized “ come man! That doesn’t take away the pain and trauma these woman will deal with the rest of their life! I am a victim myself , my incident happened in a commercial kitchen as well! On top of being assaulted as a child!!!!! No apology could EVER MAKE IT RIGHT! Jail jail jail ! I have PTSD AND SUFFER FROM DEPRESSION all because of what happened! Life long trauma!!!!!!

Maybe they NEED to interview is wife and see what he said.

@johnsully3209

3 жыл бұрын

His wife isn't much better.

hmmm .... memories of Epstein and Wienstein ... whats with the "..stein" guys ???

@meghanelaraby277

4 жыл бұрын

Maybe it's the circumcision !! 🤣🤣🤣

@izzybizzy3030

3 жыл бұрын

It prolly doesn't help that they are told from birth that they are special and have been chosen by God.

@marlanaferro1481

3 жыл бұрын

@@izzybizzy3030 Thank you!

How on Earth did this continue to go on for as long as it did Is what amazes me

@violetviolet888

2 жыл бұрын

Because the entire system is run by males and this systems is normalized. You have no choice but to believe in the cause of your desire to be a chef so you endure just as your female peers endure. Because as a female, no one will listen to you. If you speak up, you lose your job.

@katrinkasanfranciscobayare7364

2 жыл бұрын

@@violetviolet888 After all these years something's have not made a change like it should have. Thank you for your message Violet and have a great day

wow, he assaulted an unconscious woman, knowing that there's a video camera in that room. so brazen

I worked in the 5 star Resort industry in my younger years. I quickly realized how profound the level of power and control was with the Chef's, Maitre D's, and servers was. The industry is slap full of it! I couldn't stand it

Where’s Gwyneth Paltrow, remember their food tour together?? Hmmm, speak up GP, goop🥵🤮

@gardensofthegods

4 жыл бұрын

Yep I remember that

@janetarmstrong7010

4 жыл бұрын

@@gardensofthegods A disaster, no?

@Bailemos888

4 жыл бұрын

She won't she also did Weinstein.

@alwkw3783

3 жыл бұрын

She's a grifter. That company is bs.

"Absolute power corrupts absolutely" - Lord Acton.

I had noticed how he would look at Carla Hall. He did not respect Carla's skills, work and knowledge. I just saw him as a racist. But then, I saw him when he also disrespected the Michael Symon and his knowledge, work and skills.

He seems like another celebrity creep

“Devil in disguise” -Elvis Presley

At first I thought that people spotted a real 🐖 at the restaurant, then I realized that the pig was (Mario) 😂😂

No, in most workplaces means harassment, bullying victimization and you'll finally just have to quit.