Chef James Kent’s Culinary Legacy Lives on in Memorial Service and Restaurant Reopenings

Santa Monica, California – Renowned chef Jamal “James” Kent, recognized for his leadership in the New York City restaurant scene, tragically passed away on Saturday at the age of 45. The news of his untimely death was confirmed by his restaurant company, Saga Hospitality Group, attributing it to a heart attack. Kent, who honed his culinary skills at prestigious institutions like Le Cordon Bleu and Johnson & Wales, began his impressive career at just 15 …

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