The Spokesman-Review

The Willows Inn closes after abuse allegations, lawsuits

After numerous allegations of sexual harassment and lawsuits claiming wage theft, the Willows Inn, a world-renowned restaurant and inn on a tiny island in the Pacific Northwest, has closed. An ...
Yahoo

An upscale restaurant that's all about locally sourced food was accused of fostering a toxic work environment and lying to customers about its ingredients

Former employees accused Blaine Wetzel, head chef and owner of Willows Inn, of overseeing a toxic work environment. AFP/Getty Images Blaine Wetzel was accused of fostering a toxic workplace in a story ...
Robb Report

Once a Food-World Darling, the Embattled Willows Inn Restaurant in Washington Has Closed

Following years of controversy, the acclaimed and embattled Willows Inn in Washington State has closed. The inn and restaurant, which has spent more than a decade on various best-of lists, has been ...
Seattle Times

Willows Inn on Lummi Island to pay $600K to settle class-action lawsuit over wage theft

The Willows Inn, a nationally acclaimed restaurant on Lummi Island that has previously been accused of underpaying its employees, has agreed to pay $600,000 to settle a class-action lawsuit over ...
Business Insider

An upscale restaurant that's all about locally sourced food was accused of fostering a toxic work environment and lying to customers about its ingredients

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