Mario Batali Declares Departure from New York City

The celebrity chef, amidst past legal controversies, shifts focus to virtual cooking classes from his Michigan home.

Mario Batali, the celebrity chef who has been embroiled in legal drama over the past five years, has announced he is 'done' with New York City, citing the people as the reason.
Batali made the announcement during a livestream of his virtual cooking class series 'Molto A Casa' from his home in Northport, Michigan.
The chef, who faced a series of sexual harassment and assault allegations in 2017, has not been convicted and continues to deny all allegations.
Batali's son Leo now lives in his New York residence, and Batali himself has given up alcohol and primetime television, focusing on hosting more virtual classes.
Despite his departure from New York, Batali maintains his love for the Eataly group, a network of high-end food markets he was once a part of.