Chef John Tesar in Hot Water After Altercation With OC Labor Union | Eater LA

"Opened in June 2023 inside the Laguna Cliffs property, Knife (also referred to as Tesar’s Knife Modern Steak) is the hotel restaurant whose future involvement with John Tesar is under review following the incident; Tesar, who serves as an independent contractor providing consulting services, says he has “spoken with ownership” and that they are “solid” in their continued working relationship, while the hotel has indicated it is examining next steps for his involvement." - Farley Elliott