Royal Oak Taphouse

Rhubarb Nixes Dan Doherty from Hudson Yards Restaurant Following Sexual Misconduct Allegations | Eater NY

"In reporting on the restaurant, I learned that Royal Oak Gastropub was the focus of an investigation after an outside consultancy found a staffer’s claim—that Doherty asked her for oral sex—was upheld; employees also accused him of asking to see them without their chef’s whites. After the accusation he returned with reduced responsibilities and less interaction with junior staff, but four people reportedly left amid behavior that allegedly fostered “a culture of harassment.” The restaurant’s company said it takes allegations seriously and acted on the independent HR firm’s recommendations; an update states Doherty is no longer working at the restaurant, though it’s unclear if his partnership remains." - Serena Dai