23 hours Ago By Silvia Pavlof
, a billionaire from Houston, has by acquiring the well-known in for $30 million. , who owns the and heads Landry’s, called the famous restaurant a “New York jewel” and promised to maintain its rich history. Historic Keens, Iconic for Its Mutton Chops, Welcomes Fertitta as New Owner , situated at 72 West 36th Street close to Herald Square, has been a fixture in .
started this restaurant, which has welcomed many generations of customers, including famous people like , and the late chef . Its standout dish, a 26-ounce mutton chop, continues to be popular among people who eat there. bought and breathed new life into the steakhouse in the late 1970s saving it from going downhill.
When Schwarz died in 2016, his estate and a committed group headed by General Manager took over running the place. stressed that Fertitta buying the restaurant fits with its long-standing commitment to being top-notch, reported . She felt sure Schwarz would have given the deal his thumbs up.
bought Keens on his own, not through Landry’s, which runs many well-known restaurant chains such as Morton’s The Steakhouse, Mastro’s, and Del Frisco’s. Jenkins pointed out that Fertitta values Keens’ special qualities, including its old-world charm and museum-like feel, with its display of old pipes once owned by famous people. Fertitta Adds Keens to Growing List of High-Profile Acquisitions marks Fertitta’s newest big-name purchase as he keeps growing his business ventures.
Not long ago, he shelled out $450 million for the upscale in and became the biggest investor in Wynn Resorts. He is also a 43-story . Earlier this month, his stake in , signaling potential plans to influence the company’s strategy and address perceived management shortcomings.
While his role is currently labeled as “passive,” analysts speculate he may push for changes to enhance Wynn’s financial performance and growth opportunities. Analysts view in as a in the company’s potential rather than an attempt at a takeover. Experts have highlighted regulatory hurdles and Wynn’s complex structure as barriers to any immediate acquisition plans.
Notably, the , with a , has made a name for himself by buying “trophy assets” in hotels and real estate. By getting , Fertitta strengthens his presence in New York City’s food scene..
