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'''Jamal James Kent''' (1978/1979 — June 15, 2024) was an American [[chef]].<ref name= |
'''Jamal James Kent''' (1978/1979 — June 15, 2024) was an American [[chef]].<ref name=yt>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kUcTjV7wGrw|title=How a Master Chef Runs a Critically-Acclaimed Restaurant on Top of a NYC Skyscraper — Mise En Place|date=March 26, 2022|via=YouTube}}</ref><ref name=eater>{{cite web|url=https://www.eater.com/22996544/nyc-fine-dining-restaurant-saga-chef-james-kent-tasting-menu|title=At NYC’s Saga, Chef James Kent’s Tasting Menu Features Seven Courses and Inspiration from His Heritage|first=Avery|last=Dalal|date=March 26, 2022|website=Eater}}</ref> He won the [[Bocuse d'Or USA]] in 2010.<ref>Lee-Adrian, Jenny, ''Poughkeepsie Journal'' (February 7, 2010). [http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/article/20100207/NEWS01/2070350/NYC-sous-chef-wins-Bocuse-d-Or-USA NYC sous chef wins Bocuse d'Or USA]</ref><ref name=dine>Weiss, Jan, ''Dine Magazine'' (February 6, 2010). [http://newyork.dinemag.net/movers-shakers/james-kent-wins-bocuse-dor-usa/ James Kent Wins Bocuse d’Or USA] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100211160429/http://newyork.dinemag.net/movers-shakers/james-kent-wins-bocuse-dor-usa/ |date=2010-02-11 }}</ref> He and his [[Chef#Commis|commis]] Tom Allan went on to represent the U.S. at the international finals of [[Bocuse d'Or]] in [[Lyon]], [[France]], in January 2011,<ref name=nytdj-win>Fox, Nick, ''The New York Times'': Diner's Journal (February 6, 2010). [http://dinersjournal.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/02/06/eleven-madison-park-chef-will-compete-at-bocuse-dor/ Eleven Madison Park Chef Will Compete at Bocuse d’Or]</ref><ref name=grub>Gallagher, Aileen, ''New York Magazine'': Grub Street (February 7, 2010). [http://newyork.grubstreet.com/2010/02/new_yorker_will_represent_us_a.html New Yorker Will Represent U.S. at Bocuse d'Or]</ref><ref name=nrn>Thorn, Bret, ''Nation's Restaurant News'' (February 7, 2010). [http://www.nrn.com/article.aspx?menu_id=1368&id=379198 James Kent to lead U.S. Bocuse d'Or team]</ref><ref name=nbc>Leventhal, Ben ''NBCNewYork.com'' (February 8, 2010). [http://www.nbcnewyork.com/around-town/food-drink/Eleven-Madison-Park-Chef-Tapped-to-Represent-USA-at-Bocuse-DOr-83765192.html Eleven Madison Park Chef Tapped to Represent USA at Bocuse d'Or]</ref><ref name=slash>Lawinski, Jennifer, ''Slashfood.com'' (February 8, 2010). [http://www.slashfood.com/2010/02/08/james-kent-to-head-team-u-s-a-at-bocuse-dor/ James Kent to Head Team U.S.A. at Bocuse d'Or]</ref> where they placed tenth.<ref>''The Huffington Post'' (January 26, 2011). [http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/01/26/team-use-bocuse-dor-white-house-honey_n_814329.html Scandinavian Sweep At Bocuse d'Or, Team USA Uses White House Honey]</ref> |
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==Career== |
==Career== |
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James Kent | |
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| Born | Jamal James Kent 1978/1979 |
| Died | June 15, 2024 (aged 45) New York, U.S. |
| Education | Le Cordon Bleu, London, Paris Johnson & Wales University[2] |
| Years active | 1993 — 2024[2] |
| Spouse | Kelly Kent[1] |
| Children | Son Gavin, daughter Avery[1] |
| Culinary career | |
Jamal James Kent (1978/1979 — 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 on June 15, 2024, in New York 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]
References
- ^ a b c Walcott, Escher (June 16, 2024). "James Kent N.Y.C. Chef of Saga and Crown Shy, Dead at 45: 'Heartbroken'". People.
- ^ a b Hospitality Career Paths - James Kent
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Lee-Adrian, Jenny, Poughkeepsie Journal (February 7, 2010). NYC sous chef wins Bocuse d'Or USA
- ^ a b Weiss, Jan, Dine Magazine (February 6, 2010). James Kent Wins Bocuse d’Or USA Archived 2010-02-11 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ a b Fox, Nick, The New York Times: Diner's Journal (February 6, 2010). Eleven Madison Park Chef Will Compete at Bocuse d’Or
- ^ a b Gallagher, Aileen, New York Magazine: Grub Street (February 7, 2010). New Yorker Will Represent U.S. at Bocuse d'Or
- ^ a b Thorn, Bret, Nation's Restaurant News (February 7, 2010). James Kent to lead U.S. Bocuse d'Or team
- ^ Leventhal, Ben NBCNewYork.com (February 8, 2010). Eleven Madison Park Chef Tapped to Represent USA at Bocuse d'Or
- ^ a b Lawinski, Jennifer, Slashfood.com (February 8, 2010). James Kent to Head Team U.S.A. at Bocuse d'Or
- ^ The Huffington Post (January 26, 2011). Scandinavian Sweep At Bocuse d'Or, Team USA Uses White House Honey
- ^ "New Jersey Wine & Food Festival".
- ^ "Michelin Guide Honors the Finest Dining in New York". Michelin North America, Inc. Retrieved October 8, 2022.
- ^ Fortunes, Luke; Sutton, Ryan (October 6, 2022). "Michelin Announces 2022 Stars for New York City". Eater NY. Retrieved October 8, 2022.
- ^ "Overstory | the World's 50 Best Bars 2023".
- ^ McCart, Melissa (June 15, 2024). "James Kent, One of New York's Most Celebrated Chefs, Has Died". Eater NY.
- ^ Vaidyanathan, Vaishnavi (June 16, 2024). "James Kent, NYC Chef And Crown Shy Owner, Dies". Times Now.
- ^ toqueland.com Bocuse d'Or USA Winner Announced! -Press Release from the Bocuse d'Or USA