Kenton's New York Bar

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"I considered Kenton’s an Uptown stalwart until it closed after dinner service on March 18; it had become a steadfast destination for excellent old-fashioneds, wood-fired oysters served on real oyster plates, and other contemporary Southern dishes. Opened in 2015 by Sean Josephs and Mani Dawes, the space was renovated with a sleek look that nodded to the genteel sport of horse racing and featured an impressive whiskey selection. It was planned as an all-day dining spot but had recently limited lunch to Fridays while keeping its popular Early Bourbon happy hour and even adding an unlimited cocktail option for brunch within the last two weeks. After struggling to meet their financial goals the owners reached out to Alon Shaya about taking over the lease, and Josephs and Dawes are refocusing their efforts elsewhere (Josephs on the Pinhook whiskey partnership; Dawes on their New York restaurants)." - Stephanie Carter