The Spotted Pig gastropub in Manhattan’s West Village closed permanently in January 2020 after employees accused owner Ken Friedman of sexual harassment.
The popular Michelin-starred restaurant opened to much fanfare in 2004 when Friedman and investor Mario Batali launched the venture, with British chef April Bloomfield appointed to run the kitchen.
It attracted a big following, including a well-heeled celebrity clientele, helped by Ken Friedman’s network of contacts.
Friedman reached a financial settlement with his accusers, but it brought an end to his business relationships with Bloomfield, and the ultimate demise of the once-popular Spotted Pig.
