Track & Food Podcast

Corey Mintz Discusses the Noma Closure and What This Means for Labour and Fine Dining Moving Forward

January 12, 2023 Jamie Mah/Corey Mintz Season 1 Episode 85
Track & Food Podcast
Corey Mintz Discusses the Noma Closure and What This Means for Labour and Fine Dining Moving Forward
Show Notes

Prominent food journalist, Corey Mintz, jumps on once again to help break down the news of Noma's impending closure at the end of 2024. If you are unfamiliar, the New York Times dropped the story this past Monday with a fully detailed exposé regarding the context and timing of this announcement. Issues with unpaid labour and what this signifies for chef and owner, René Redzepi, and his team moving forward as well as how this affects global fine dining in the future. The former world number one has made an indelible mark within the food economy. There's a lot to unpack here. Enjoy!

Famed New York Times food critic, Pete Wells, shared his thoughts regarding this announcement and why it's so significant.

Here's the link to Corey's Eater feature from 2017.