A number of restaurant owners and chefs have spoken out in favor of Ramsay, citing the need to keep the emphasis on hospitality and cuisine rather than politics.
“Restaurant patrons should be able to escape heated political discussions,” said Michelin-starred chef Marco Pierre White. Visitors do not come for lectures or interruptions; they are here to savor the cuisine and the atmosphere.
On the other hand, there are those who think that even high-end restaurants should include conversations about diversity and inclusion and social concerns.
“As chefs and restaurateurs, we have a responsibility to create inclusive and welcoming environments,
” said Jose Andrés, a famous chef recognized for his humanitarian work. Discussions on how we might enhance our procedures need to be encouraged, not discouraged.
Discussions regarding inclusiveness and social justice are often greeted with pushback from those who believe that these topics are being overemphasized,
