Famed NYC Chef James Kent Passes Away

James Kent, the famed chef behind some of New York's top restaurants, has died

His restaurants and hospitality group announced on Saturday.

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The cause of Kent's death was not disclosed by the hospitality group or his family as of time of publication.

The bar director and head of beverages for Kent's group of restaurants, weighed in on Kent's death.

Kent was a New York City-born chef whose restaurants dominated the food scene

Award-winning chef Gavin Kaysen paid tribute to Kent in an Instagram post recounting memories

He shared with the chef and expressing shock at the news,

Dan Kluger and Kwame Onwuachi and restaurants like The Dead Rabbit Pub also shared tributes to Kent in Instagram posts.

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