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Brooklyn's Newest R&B Rave THE GENTLEMEN'S KITCHEN caribbeantimes.com
Caribbean Times | June 4-17, 2026
It's a new, chic, swanky place on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. And uniquely different. First, the clientele. Millennials and Gen Z. And the owners reflect that nu- ance in an area that's normally the hangout of sundry old-timers and barflies nostalgically "liming" and pontificating about "...when I was your age." None of that at The Gentleman's Kitchen. Muted con- versations punctuated by laughter. Intimate. Great service and a wel- coming atmosphere from the time you step up to the door to enter the establishment. Nice. My name is Mike Roberts, and I'm the Editor of Caribbean Times News (www. caribbeantimes.com), and I recent- ly paid an impromptu visit to this restaurant and bar that is causing rave reviews online. I had to see if the hype jived with reality.
Well, the ambiance is modern, exotic, but not over-the-top. The servers were very friendly, guest-fo- cused, and professional. They did not take orders - they had conver- sations about food choices, drinks, and with guests. Nice touch. Okay, I'm just a bit impressed. So, it was time to look at the menu and check out the food to see if it passed mus- ter. First, the creativity and fusion of various cuisines were obvious from the start. For example, serv- ing up shrimp stuffed with crab meat. Surprisingly well done, with the shrimp cooked just right and the crab meat seasoned to perfec- tion. First box ticked. Smoked half chicken with mashed potatoes? Great pairing. Bold taste. Grilled Branzino? They nailed this fish dish expertly. Second box ticked.
So, I got to thinking. Maybe I'll get some insights into how the chef arrived at these great food creations and what makes him tick. His name is Adonis Cockfield, and he is also one of the owners along with Tyshawn Jamison, Aaron Christopher, and Sean DeRose - all Black males, all either millennials or Gen Z. Now I'm impressed. Also, please note that The Gentlemen's Kitchen opened in February 2026. Impres- sive because the place wasn't overly popping, yet there were lots of pa- trons, especially at the long bar. But back to the food thing.
"We aim to serve a high-end din- ing and engaging climate experi- ence, especially designed to attract young, Black professionals. This experience starts from the time you enter the door and continues with our five-star service, our unique food and drinks all packaged to make you want to come back and tell your friends to visit," Adonis told me.
Yeah. The great vibe is what gets you. Positive. Intimate. Inviting. Special. And how long have you been cooking? "Well, I've always loved to cook and been doing it for as long as I can remember. I'm a self-taught chef. And I created the menu myself. For me, it is all about taking the flavors of the Caribbean and adding the sweet and spicy to the mix. The result is a food menu unique to the Gentleman's Kitch- en. Literally a Caribbean-flavored steakhouse cuisine," Chef Adonis explained.
The Gentleman's Kitchen -A Pan-Caribbean Steakhouse located at 847 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, New York, smack-bang in the heart of the Caribbean community. To me, the place reflects all the flavors of the Caribbean and its legend- ary panache, from the crab-stuffed shrimp to the wine. My money is on that menu item served up on some unique plates. But I'm not going to tell you all of the secrets. Visit! And call me in the morning! The Gentle- men's Kitchen, for me, is a 4 out of 5.
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