Walker Art Center Severs Ties with Restaurant for Laying Off Workers in Favor of QR Codes
The Walker Art Center in Minneapolis has ended its relationship with Cardamom, the museum restaurant operated by chef Daniel del Prado, after the restaurant laid off its front-of-house staff and moved to QR-code ordering. Walker director Mary Ceruti said the change did not align with the museum’s values and that leadership was surprised by the layoffs, leading both parties to “part ways.” Cardamom, open at the Walker since 2021, said it laid off 16 hosts and servers because the restaurant was never profitable amid ongoing challenges for Minneapolis restaurants. The restaurant is expected to close within 60 to 90 days, and the Walker is seeking proposals for a replacement; a protest was planned outside the museum.
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