James Kent (chef) explained

James Kent
Birth Name:Jamal James Kent
Birth Date:2 May 1979
Birth Place:Lower Manhattan, New York City, U.S.
Death Place:New York, U.S.
Education:Le Cordon Bleu, London, Paris
Johnson & Wales University
Spouse:Kelly Kent
Years Active:1993–2024[1]
Children:2

Jamal James Kent (May 2, 1979 – June 15, 2024) was an American chef.[2] [3] In 2010, he won the Bocuse d'Or USA.[4] [5] Kent and his commis Tom Allan went on to represent the U.S. at the international finals of Bocuse d'Or the following year,[6] [7] [8] [9] [10] in Lyon, France, where they placed tenth.[11]

Career

Early career

He was trained at Le Cordon Bleu and Johnson & Wales University.[12] Kent started his culinary career at the age of 15 as a summer apprentice at Bouley.[12] After completing school, he worked in the New York kitchens of Babbo, Jean-Georges, and Gordon Ramsay.

Eleven Madison Park

In 2007, Kent joined Eleven Madison Park originally as a line cook but soon became sous chef too,[13] and eventually chef de cuisine.[14] [15] [16] It was during this time Eleven Madison Park went to three Michelin stars, received four stars from the New York Times,[17] and a spot on the San Pellegrino list of the World's 50 Best Restaurants.[18] [19]

NoMad

Kent joined The NoMad in the fall of 2013 as executive chef.[20] [21] Later that year, the restaurant received its first Michelin star.[14] He departed in 2017 to pursue his first solo project.[22] [23]

Saga and Crown Shy

Kent operated the restaurants Crown Shy and Saga, which are both located at 70 Pine St. in New York City.[2] [3] As of 2023, Crown Shy held one star from the Michelin Guide, while Saga holds two stars.[24] [25] He was also partner and executive chef at Overstory, a bar located one floor above Saga.[26] [27]

On June 7, 2024, Kent opened five new food stalls on Pacific Park's boardwalk.[12]

Death

Kent died in New York on June 15, 2024, at the age of 45.[28] The cause of death was a heart attack.[29] [30]

Awards and distinctions

In winning the Bocuse d'Or USA contest arranged at the Hyde Park campus of the Culinary Institute of America on February 6, 2010, Kent prepared for the fish dish Scottish "Label Rouge" salmon pavé with leeks, Osetra caviar and Sauce Fumet Blanc, garnished with roulade with Alaskan king crab, relish of cucumber and Meyer lemon, chilled mousse with tartare and roe, pickled heirloom beets with crème fraiche, dill and black pepper. For the meat dish Kent served spring lamb with bacon wrapped saddle with piquillo peppers and provençale herbes, vol-au-vent of braised gigot with sweetbreads and preserved lemon, zucchini with Lynnhaven chèvre frais and mint, tart of tomato confit with basil, niçoise olives and fromage blanc.[5] [6] [7] [8] [10]

Personal life

Kent is survived by wife, Kelly, and two children, son Gavin and daughter Avery.[31]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Hospitality Career Paths – James Kent . CulinaryAgents.com . June 16, 2024 . February 7, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230207114010/https://culinaryagents.com/career/timeline/james-kent . live.
  2. Web site: How a Master Chef Runs a Critically-Acclaimed Restaurant on Top of a NYC Skyscraper — Mise En Place . March 26, 2022 . . January 17, 2023 . January 17, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230117082353/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kUcTjV7wGrw . live.
  3. Web site: At NYC's Saga, Chef James Kent's Tasting Menu Features Seven Courses and Inspiration from His Heritage . Avery . Dalal . March 26, 2022 . . January 17, 2023 . January 17, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230117082353/https://www.eater.com/22996544/nyc-fine-dining-restaurant-saga-chef-james-kent-tasting-menu . live.
  4. News: Morabito . Greg . Eater . February 8, 2010 . NYC Chef Picked To Represent America In Bocuse d'Or 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211024121310/https://www.eater.com/2010/2/8/6744299/nyc-chef-picked-to-represent-america-in-bocuse-dor-2011 . October 24, 2021 . live.
  5. Weiss . Jan . Dine Magazine . February 6, 2010 . James Kent Wins Bocuse d'Or USA . https://web.archive.org/web/20100211160429/http://newyork.dinemag.net/movers-shakers/james-kent-wins-bocuse-dor-usa/ . February 11, 2010 . live.
  6. News: Fox . Nick . The New York Times Diner's Journal . February 6, 2010 . Eleven Madison Park Chef Will Compete at Bocuse d'Or . https://web.archive.org/web/20100210223308/http://dinersjournal.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/02/06/eleven-madison-park-chef-will-compete-at-bocuse-dor/ . February 10, 2010 . live.
  7. Web site: Gallagher . Aileen . . February 7, 2010 . New Yorker Will Represent U.S. at Bocuse d'Or . https://web.archive.org/web/20100210062313/http://newyork.grubstreet.com/2010/02/new_yorker_will_represent_us_a.html . February 10, 2010 . live.
  8. Thorn . Bret . . February 7, 2010 . James Kent to lead U.S. Bocuse d'Or team . https://web.archive.org/web/20100210070427/http://www.nrn.com/article.aspx?menu_id=1368&id=379198 . February 10, 2010 . live.
  9. News: Leventhal . Ben . . February 8, 2010 . Eleven Madison Park Chef Tapped to Represent USA at Bocuse d'Or . https://web.archive.org/web/20240617063509/https://www.nbcnewyork.com/local/eleven-madison-park-chef-tapped-to-represent-usa-at-bocuse-dor/1852795/ . June 17, 2024 . live.
  10. Web site: Lawinski . Jennifer . Slashfood.com . February 8, 2010 . James Kent to Head Team U.S.A. at Bocuse d'Or . https://web.archive.org/web/20100212111645/http://www.slashfood.com/2010/02/08/james-kent-to-head-team-u-s-a-at-bocuse-dor . February 12, 2010 . live.
  11. News: . January 26, 2011 . Scandinavian Sweep At Bocuse d'Or, Team USA Uses White House Honey . https://web.archive.org/web/20110128160603/http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/01/26/team-use-bocuse-dor-white-house-honey_n_814329.html . January 28, 2011 . live.
  12. News: Breijo . Stephanie . June 17, 2024 . James Kent, prominent chef behind Santa Monica Pier's culinary overhaul, dies at 45 . June 18, 2024 . . June 18, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240618151934/https://www.latimes.com/food/story/2024-06-17/james-kent-prominent-chef-behind-santa-monica-piers-culinary-overhaul-dies-at-45 . live.
  13. February 9, 2010 . Slide Show: Bocuse d'Or event draws big names . June 18, 2024 . Nation's Restaurant News . June 18, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240618151925/https://www.nrn.com/archive/slide-show-bocuse-dor-event-draws-big-names . live.
  14. Web site: James Kent . June 18, 2024 . The 12th Annual New Jersey Wine and Food Festival . December 10, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231210002640/https://njwinefoodfest.com/chefs/james-kent/ . dead.
  15. News: Fabricant . Florence . March 19, 2019 . Crown Shy Opens, With an Eleven Madison Park Chef in the Kitchen . June 18, 2024 . The New York Times . 0362-4331 . June 18, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240618152024/https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/19/dining/nyc-restaurant-listings.html . live .
  16. The Culinary Community Remembers Chef James Kent . June 18, 2024 . . June 18, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240618151938/https://www.foodandwine.com/tribute-to-chef-james-kent-8664076 . live.
  17. News: Bruni . Frank . August 12, 2009 . A Daring Rise to the Top . June 18, 2024 . The New York Times . 0362-4331 . June 18, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240618151923/https://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/12/dining/reviews/12rest.html . live.
  18. News: April 26, 2010 . World's 50 best restaurants 2010: the full list . June 18, 2024 . . 0261-3077 . October 15, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20181015224804/https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2010/apr/26/worlds-50-best-restaurants . live.
  19. Colapinto . John . September 3, 2012 . Check, Please . June 18, 2024 . . 0028-792X . June 18, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240618151916/https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2012/09/10/check-please-4 . live.
  20. Web site: Morabito . Greg . October 15, 2013 . James Kent Named Executive Chef of The Nomad . June 18, 2024 . Eater NY . June 17, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240617161313/https://ny.eater.com/2013/10/15/6351645/james-kent-named-executive-chef-of-the-nomad . live.
  21. Web site: NomadAdmin . October 22, 2013 . James Kent Is The New Executive Chef at The NoMad . June 18, 2024 . ExperienceNoMad.com . June 18, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240618021714/https://experiencenomad.com/james-kent-named-executive-chef-at-the-nomad/ . live.
  22. Web site: Tishgart . Sierra . March 14, 2017 . Two of New York's Most Notable Chefs Are Leaving Their Restaurants . June 18, 2024 . GrubStreet.com . June 18, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240618021626/https://www.grubstreet.com/2017/03/two-of-nycs-notable-chefs-are-leaving-their-restaurants.html . live.
  23. Web site: Dai . Serena . March 14, 2017 . The Nomad's Executive Chef James Kent Leaves For 'Solo Adventure' . June 18, 2024 . Eater NY . June 18, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240618021551/https://ny.eater.com/2017/3/14/14927176/james-kent-nomad-nyc-restaurant . live.
  24. Web site: Michelin Guide Honors the Finest Dining in New York . October 8, 2022 . MichelinMedia.com . October 7, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221007153606/https://michelinmedia.com/c0/michelin-guide-honors-finest-restaurants-ny/ . live.
  25. Web site: Fortunes . Luke . Sutton . Ryan . October 6, 2022 . Michelin Announces 2022 Stars for New York City . October 8, 2022 . Eater NY . October 7, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221007215406/https://ny.eater.com/2022/10/6/23389696/michelin-restaurants-nyc-stars-2022 . live.
  26. News: Traub . Alex . June 16, 2024 . James Kent, Chef Who Was Building a Restaurant Empire, Dies at 45 . June 17, 2024 . . 0362-4331 . June 17, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240617005030/https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/16/obituaries/james-kent-dead.html . live.
  27. Web site: World's 50 Best Bars | Overstory, New York . TheWorlds50Best.com . December 10, 2023 . December 10, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231210005528/https://www.theworlds50best.com/bars/the-list/overstory.html . live.
  28. Web site: James Kent, One of New York's Most Celebrated Chefs, Has Died . Melissa . McCart . June 15, 2024 . Eater NY . June 16, 2024 . June 17, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240617063508/https://ny.eater.com/2024/6/15/24179353/james-kent-death-saga-overstory-crown-shy-chef . live.
  29. News: Vaidyanathan . Vaishnavi . James Kent, NYC Chef And Crown Shy Owner, Dies . June 16, 2024 . . June 16, 2024 . June 17, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240617063511/https://www.timesnownews.com/world/us/us-news/james-kent-nyc-chef-and-crown-shy-owner-dies-article-111030583 . live.
  30. News: Leib . Mason . McCarthy . Kelly . Famed New York City chef James Kent dies at 45 . June 18, 2024 . . June 18, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240618013302/https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/News/famed-new-york-city-chef-james-kent-dies/story?id=111168479 . live.
  31. Walcott. Escher. June 16, 2024. James Kent N.Y.C. Chef of Saga and Crown Shy, Dead at 45: 'Heartbroken'. People. June 16, 2024. June 17, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240617063505/https://people.com/james-kent-nyc-chef-of-saga-crown-shy-dead-at-45-8664066. live.

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