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==Awards and distinctions==
==Awards and distinctions==
In winning the Bocuse d'Or USA contest arranged at the [[Hyde Park campus of the Culinary Institute of America|Hyde Park campus]] of [[the Culinary Institute of America]] on February 6, 2010, Kent prepared for the fish dish Scottish "Label Rouge" [[salmon]] [[:wikt:pavé|pavé]] with leeks, [[Ossetra|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 [[Lamb and mutton|gigot]] with sweetbreads and [[preserved lemon]], zucchini with Lynnhaven chèvre frais and mint, tart of tomato [[:wikt:confit|confit]] with basil, niçoise olives and fromage blanc.<ref name=dine/><ref name=nytdj-win/><ref name=grub/><ref name=nrn/><ref name=slash/><ref>toqueland.com [http://www.toqueland.com/2010/02/bocuse-dor-usa-winner-announced.html Bocuse d'Or USA Winner Announced! -Press Release from the Bocuse d'Or USA]</ref>
In winning the Bocuse d'Or USA contest arranged at the [[Hyde Park campus of the Culinary Institute of America|Hyde Park campus]] of [[the Culinary Institute of America]] on February 6, 2010, Kent prepared for the fish dish Scottish "Label Rouge" [[salmon]] [[:wikt:pavé|pavé]] with leeks, [[Ossetra|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 [[Lamb and mutton|gigot]] with sweetbreads and [[preserved lemon]], zucchini with Lynnhaven chèvre frais and mint, tart of tomato [[:wikt:confit|confit]] with basil, niçoise olives and fromage blanc.<ref name=dine/><ref name=nytdj-win/><ref name=grub/><ref name=nrn/><ref name=slash/><ref>toqueland.com [http://www.toqueland.com/2010/02/bocuse-dor-usa-winner-announced.html Bocuse d'Or USA Winner Announced! -Press Release from the Bocuse d'Or USA]</ref>

==Personal life=
Kent is survived by wife, Kelly, and two children, son Gavin and daughter Avery, fifteen and thirteen years of age respectively at the time of his death.<ref name=People/>


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 00:57, 17 June 2024

James Kent
Born
Jamal James Kent

1978/1979
Lower Manhattan, New York City, U.S.[1]
Died (aged 45)
New York, U.S.
EducationLe Cordon Bleu, London, Paris
Johnson & Wales University[2]
Years active1993–2024[2]
SpouseKelly Kent[1]
Children2
Culinary career
Current restaurant(s)

Jamal James Kent (May 2nd, 1979 — June 15, 2024) was an American chef.[3][4] He won the Bocuse d'Or USA in 2010.[5][6] He and his commis Tom Allan went on to represent the U.S. at the international finals of Bocuse d'Or in Lyon, France, in January 2011,[7][8][9][10][11] where they placed tenth.[12]

Career

Early career

Kent started his culinary career at the age of 15 as a summer apprentice at Bouley. After completing school, he worked in various New York restaurants such as Babbo, Jean-Georges, and Gordon Ramsay.[13]

Eleven Madison Park

In 2007, Kent joined Eleven Madison Park originally as a line cook but soon became sous chef. In 2010, he became chef de cuisine. It was during this time Eleven Madison Park went to three Michelin stars, received four stars from the New York Times, and a spot on the San Pellegrino list of the World's 50 Best Restaurants.

NoMad

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

Saga and Crown Shy

Kent operated the restaurants Crown Shy and Saga, which are both located at 70 Pine St. in New York City.[3][4] As of 2023, Crown Shy holds one star from the Michelin Guide, while Saga holds two stars.[14][15] He was also Partner and Executive Chef at Overstory, a bar located one floor above Saga.[16]

Death

James died in New York on June 15, 2024, at the age of 45.[17] The cause of death is not known.[18]

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.[6][7][8][9][11][19]

=Personal life

Kent is survived by wife, Kelly, and two children, son Gavin and daughter Avery, fifteen and thirteen years of age respectively at the time of his death.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c Walcott, Escher (June 16, 2024). "James Kent N.Y.C. Chef of Saga and Crown Shy, Dead at 45: 'Heartbroken'". People.
  2. ^ a b Hospitality Career Paths - James Kent
  3. ^ a b "How a Master Chef Runs a Critically-Acclaimed Restaurant on Top of a NYC Skyscraper — Mise En Place". March 26, 2022 – via YouTube.
  4. ^ a b Dalal, Avery (March 26, 2022). "At NYC's Saga, Chef James Kent's Tasting Menu Features Seven Courses and Inspiration from His Heritage". Eater.
  5. ^ Lee-Adrian, Jenny, Poughkeepsie Journal (February 7, 2010). NYC sous chef wins Bocuse d'Or USA
  6. ^ a b Weiss, Jan, Dine Magazine (February 6, 2010). James Kent Wins Bocuse d’Or USA Archived 2010-02-11 at the Wayback Machine
  7. ^ a b Fox, Nick, The New York Times: Diner's Journal (February 6, 2010). Eleven Madison Park Chef Will Compete at Bocuse d’Or
  8. ^ a b Gallagher, Aileen, New York Magazine: Grub Street (February 7, 2010). New Yorker Will Represent U.S. at Bocuse d'Or
  9. ^ a b Thorn, Bret, Nation's Restaurant News (February 7, 2010). James Kent to lead U.S. Bocuse d'Or team
  10. ^ Leventhal, Ben NBCNewYork.com (February 8, 2010). Eleven Madison Park Chef Tapped to Represent USA at Bocuse d'Or
  11. ^ a b Lawinski, Jennifer, Slashfood.com (February 8, 2010). James Kent to Head Team U.S.A. at Bocuse d'Or
  12. ^ The Huffington Post (January 26, 2011). Scandinavian Sweep At Bocuse d'Or, Team USA Uses White House Honey
  13. ^ "New Jersey Wine & Food Festival".
  14. ^ "Michelin Guide Honors the Finest Dining in New York". Michelin North America, Inc. Retrieved October 8, 2022.
  15. ^ Fortunes, Luke; Sutton, Ryan (October 6, 2022). "Michelin Announces 2022 Stars for New York City". Eater NY. Retrieved October 8, 2022.
  16. ^ "Overstory | the World's 50 Best Bars 2023".
  17. ^ McCart, Melissa (June 15, 2024). "James Kent, One of New York's Most Celebrated Chefs, Has Died". Eater NY.
  18. ^ Vaidyanathan, Vaishnavi (June 16, 2024). "James Kent, NYC Chef And Crown Shy Owner, Dies". Times Now.
  19. ^ toqueland.com Bocuse d'Or USA Winner Announced! -Press Release from the Bocuse d'Or USA
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