EPISODE · Sep 15, 2023 · 26 MIN
Hell’s Kitchen Drama, Loudoun NIMBYs, and Exciting New Restaurants
from City Cast DC · host City Cast
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/ Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE And we’d love to feature you on the show! Share your DC-related thoughts, hopes, and frustrations with us in a voicemail by calling 202-642-2654.
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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/ Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE And we’d love to feature you on the show! Share your DC-related thoughts, hopes, and frustrations with us in a voicemail by calling 202-642-2654.
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