Yonder Indoor Climbing Centre
Rock climbing gym · Higham Hill ·
Climbing, yoga, co-working, and bakery in a vibrant hub
Climbing, yoga, co-working, and bakery in a vibrant hub
"Before the pandemic I worked for Maya Lovelace at Yonder, and while the restaurant’s payment system (split tips) reduced workplace competition and stress and felt more equitable, public disclosures from former employees alleging abuse, sexual harassment, and racism connected to Lovelace made me reassess returning despite those better payment practices." - Alex Frane
"I learned from Nick Charles, a former staffer at Yonder — the hit fried chicken spot owned by Maya Lovelace — that the restaurant has faced criticism for its treatment of employees and for whitewashing Southern cuisine; Charles argued that staff need better training to explain the cultural origins of the food, that lack of BIPOC representation in leadership creates unequal opportunities (he describes having to start in the back of house despite front-of-house experience), and that these internal shortcomings must be addressed as part of meaningful industry support for racial justice." - Celeste Noche
"I saw Yonder fire up its fryers again offering fried-chicken orders, which were also completely sold out." - Brooke Jackson-Glidden
"Owned by Maya Lovelace, Yonder is one of the establishments signing the open letter to Gov. Brown calling for immediate restaurant and bar closures and state support; the signatories emphasize staff safety, the impossibility of serving diners while maintaining social distancing, and the existential risk to businesses and workers without relief such as eviction moratoria and deferred business taxes." - Alex Frane
"I can order digital gift cards from Yonder over the phone if the restaurant doesn't advertise online gift-card options." - Brooke Jackson-Glidden