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Sales of Barbara Lynch's last two restaurants are 'in limbo' amid tax lawsuit


Published on 2024-12-10 06:21:05 - The Boston Globe
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  • The chef's group racked up $1.4 million in unpaid taxes, jeopardizing deals to save Beacon Hill fine dining institution No. 9 Park and South End seafood joint B&G Oysters.

The article from The Boston Globe discusses the financial and legal troubles faced by renowned chef Barbara Lynch. Her restaurant empire, which includes notable establishments like No. 9 Park and B&G Oysters, is under threat due to a significant tax lawsuit. The Massachusetts Department of Revenue has filed a lawsuit against Lynch for over $1.2 million in unpaid meals taxes, penalties, and interest from 2019 to 2023. This financial strain has led to the closure of several of her restaurants, with No. 9 Park and B&G Oysters being the latest to shut down. The article highlights the impact of these closures on Boston's dining scene, the challenges faced by the restaurant industry post-COVID, and the personal toll on Lynch, who has been a prominent figure in the culinary world. Additionally, it touches on the broader implications for local businesses and the potential for Lynch to restructure her operations to address the tax debt.

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