"Kingsley Amis, the greatest of the 20th-century British drunks, decried its decline back in the '70s, when he seized a long-sought chance to deliver a short, grouchy blast against what has been done, and what is still being done, to that deeply, traditionally British drinking centre."
"Dean's comes from Jess Shadbolt and Annie Shi of King next door. The two met at the River Café, whose Italy-by-way-of-cosmopolitan-London style inflected King's, but in their follow-up projects, they've looked to their family histories."
"Suffolk, where she keeps a little beachside fishing hut, is 'a very important place for me,' Shadbolt told the Telegraph in 2024. 'It has been the backdrop to all of my firsts; whether it's my first kiss on the beach or first shandy, and my first introduction to simple, delicious food.'"
Dean's, a new British pub in New York, reflects a blend of traditional pub culture and modern influences. The decor features trendy wood-paneled walls and maritime scenes, while the music caters to a contemporary audience. The food is highlighted as exceptional, which contrasts with Kingsley Amis's critiques of modern pubs. Jess Shadbolt, one of the owners, draws inspiration from her Suffolk roots, emphasizing the importance of her upbringing and experiences in shaping the pub's identity.
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