A British celebrity chef insulted Mexican bread. Mexico took it personally
- Posted on December 22, 2025
- By Los Angeles Times
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A British celebrity chef insulted Mexican bread. Mexico took it personally

What began as a disparaging remark about Mexican bread became a proxy fight over gentrification in Mexico City, where an influx of foreign residents, rising rents and the spread of European-style cafes have fueled resentment.