Hell’s Kitchen Drama, Loudoun NIMBYs, and Exciting New Restaurants
A NIMBY fight in the suburbs is pitting mental health advocates against disability rights activists. Plus, there have been shocking reports about a toxic and racist work environment over at Gordon Ramsay’s Hell’s Kitchen on The Wharf. Contributor Dan Reed and Washingtonian’s Jessica Sidman chat with us about those two stories plus some exciting restaurant openings.
As always, our Friday roundup is powered by amazing local journalism:
- https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2023/09/12/group-homes-mental-health-treatment-facility-virginia/
- https://www.washingtonian.com/2023/09/08/hells-kitchen-employees-allege-gordon-ramsay-restaurant-segregated-black-diners
- https://www.washingtonian.com/2023/09/11/new-restaurants-coming-to-the-dc-area/
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