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The LA Times paints a picture of deceit, failure, and unpaid bills surrounding Matthew Kenney, the ex of disgraced New York restaurateur Sarma Melngailis.
Handsome, media savvy and prolific, Kenney, a Maine native, has a knack for opening restaurants that make a splash – and then quietly close not too long after with a pile of unpaid bills.
Celebrity chef Matthew Kenney, who once boasted an empire of dozens of restaurants worldwide, has closed at least 12 spots since 2022 while fending off lawsuits.