Another one of Batali’s restaurants will close this year.
(La Sirena)
New York City’s La Sirena will reportedly close on Dec. 31. According to reports, sales at the restaurant, started by Joe Bastianich and Mario Batali in 2016, have slumped since the allegations against Batali broke.
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In December 2017, chef Batali was accused of sexually harassing and abusing four women who worked for him. Since then, at least 16 more women have come forward with allegations.
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However, La Sirena had a lukewarm reception when it opened two years ago in the Maritime Hotel.
According to Grub Street, New York magazine critic Adam Platt wrote an unenthusiastic review of the restaurant’s food and ambiance. Platt called it “a dinosaur to me” and “a large and glittering cruise ship of a place.”
La Sirena is the fourth restaurant the Batali & Bastianich Hospitality Group has closed since Batali’s accusers came forward.
The owners of Batali & Bastianich Hospitality Group were supposed to buy the disgraced restauranteur out of the company by July 1. However, as of September, the partnership has not ended, Grub Street reported.
The hospitality group did not immediately respond to Fox News’ request for comment.
Alexandra Deabler is a Lifestyle writer and editor for Fox News.
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