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    James Kent

    Chef, Crown Shy

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    Portrait of James Kent

    Portrait of James Kent

    i. Biography

    James Kent was a New York City chef who led Crown Shy and Saga in the Financial District and had previously served at Eleven Madison Park. In 2024, he was recognized by the MICHELIN Guide as the Mentor Chef for New York, reflecting his role overseeing one-Michelin-star Crown Shy and two-Michelin-star Saga before his death in June 2024.

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