JetBlue (NASDAQ: JBLU) today announced the next evolution of its award-winning Mint® experience with the introduction of Kent Hospitality Group and its strategic partner, Four Clovers Hospitality Group, as JetBlue’s new onboard culinary partners. The collaboration brings a fresh, sophisticated and distinctly New York approach to inflight dining, elevating JetBlue’s premium business class experience with the creative forces behind some of the city’s most coveted restaurant reservations.
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Bringing the ‘New’ New York to Mint
Beginning July 31, JetBlue will start introducing new menus across its domestic and transatlantic Mint experience, featuring dishes inspired by Kent Hospitality Group’s acclaimed restaurants, Birdee and Crown Shy. Offerings from Four Clovers Hospitality Group’s iconic Red Hook Tavern and Hometown Bar-B-Que are to follow in early 2027.
Together, the partnerships reflect the energy, creativity and cultural relevance of New York City’s outstanding dining scene today—bringing restaurant-quality hospitality and bold, contemporary flavors to customers traveling in Mint.
“Mint has always been about redefining what customers can expect from premium travel, so we are very thoughtful about the partners we work with,” said Stephanie Evans Greene, senior vice president of marketing and brand, JetBlue. “We look for brands that create experiences people genuinely want to be a part of, where the hospitality, the energy and the attention to detail are just that special. Partnering with Kent and Four Clovers allows us to bring that same excitement and exploratory spirit onboard Mint in a way only JetBlue can.”
“New York has always been a city shaped by movement, culture, and great hospitality. As a hospitality group born and built here, we’re excited to partner with JetBlue, New York’s hometown airline, to bring a taste of the city’s dining scene to travelers around the world. It’s a natural partnership between two brands that are proud to call New York home,” said Kelly Kent, Partner, Kent Hospitality Group.
A Taste of What’s to Come
The new Mint menus are inspired by the signature styles and hospitality philosophies that have made these restaurants standout, must-try destinations in New York City. Customers can expect thoughtfully crafted dishes that feel fresh, vibrant and full of memorable flavors, reflecting both the creativity of the restaurant teams and JetBlue’s approach to hospitality and comfort.
At launch, Mint customers will experience menu selections by Crown Shy and Birdee, including elevated breakfast selections inspired by Birdee’s beloved Bacon, Egg and Cheese, alongside lunch and dinner dishes drawing from Crown Shy favorites like its Signature Citrus-Marinated Chicken and Pork Katsu. The menus channel the restaurants’ bold flavors and distinctly modern New York perspective while being thoughtfully designed for the onboard experience.
Additional concepts from Four Clovers Hospitality Group, including the popular Red Hook Tavern and Hometown Bar-B-Que, will join the Mint dining lineup in future menu rotations.
Thoughtfully Designed, Distinctly Mint
Since its debut in 2014, JetBlue’s Mint experience has consistently redefined what premium travel can look like—first by disrupting traditional business class with a more accessible, high-quality experience featuring all lie-flat seats, then again with the launch of transatlantic service featuring all-suite seating, introducing a new standard for flying between the U.S. and Europe.
Brought to life by hospitality-trained crewmembers delivering thoughtful, personalized service at every touchpoint, Mint continues to set itself apart. After earning the JD Power Award again in 2026 for ranking #1 in Customer Satisfaction among First/Business Class Passengers1, Mint is evolving once more, building on JetBlue’s legacy of innovation with enhancements designed to offer customers even more comfort, convenience and care in the air.
Full menus will be announced closer to launch. For more information on traveling in JetBlue’s Mint experience, please visit jetblue.com/flying-with-us/mint.
More About the Restaurant Partners
Birdee, located on the Williamsburg waterfront in Brooklyn’s landmark The Refinery at Domino, is a bakery and all-day café from Executive Pastry Chef & Partner at Birdee Renata Ameni and Kent Hospitality Group.
- Led by Ameni, whose pastry work helped earn acclaim at Crown Shy and Saga, Birdee blends Michelin-level technique with nostalgic, approachable flavors inspired by her Brazilian heritage.
- The menu features a rotating selection of pastries, breakfast sandwiches, lunch offerings, specialty coffee and seasonal sweets, creating a destination that feels equally suited for a quick morning coffee or a leisurely afternoon gathering.
- Designed as a warm, community-focused neighborhood café, Birdee brings together exceptional craftsmanship and everyday hospitality in one of Brooklyn’s most vibrant waterfront neighborhoods.
Crown Shy, nestled at the base of the iconic Art Deco tower at 70 Pine Street in Manhattan’s Financial District and led by Executive Chef Jassimran Singh, is a Michelin-starred restaurant known for combining fine dining technique with the energy of New York City.
- Since opening in 2019, Crown Shy has earned and maintained a Michelin star for its contemporary American menu, which draws inspiration from global flavors while remaining approachable and ingredient-driven.
- The restaurant’s soaring ceilings, expansive windows, lively bar and upbeat atmosphere have made it one of New York’s most celebrated dining destinations, attracting both local regulars and visitors from around the world.
- Founded by the late Chef Jamal James Kent, Crown Shy helped redefine modern New York dining by pairing world-class cooking with warm, welcoming hospitality.
Hometown Bar-B-Que, founded by acclaimed pitmaster and restaurateur Billy Durney, is a Brooklyn-based brand with national recognition for blending traditional American barbecue techniques with global flavors and influences.
- With locations in Brooklyn and Miami, the menu features Texas-style brisket, house-made sausages, spare ribs and inventive specials that reflect a wide range of culinary traditions while remaining rooted in the craft of live-fire cooking.
- Serving up favorites since 2013, Hometown Bar-B-Que has become a destination for barbecue enthusiasts from around the world and is known best for its authentic hospitality and dedication to quality and craftsmanship.
Red Hook Tavern, opened in 2019, serves as Durney’s tribute to the neighborhood where his family put down roots after immigrating to Brooklyn, inspired by the food, hospitality and community that shaped his upbringing.
- The restaurant is home to the acclaimed Red Hook Tavern Burger, which has become one of New York City’s most sought-after burgers.
- Recognized by the Michelin Guide, Red Hook Tavern serves a seasonal menu focused on responsibly sourced meats, seafood and produce, complemented by a thoughtfully curated wine, cocktail and beverage program.
- Combining the spirit of a classic American tavern with a commitment to quality and hospitality, Red Hook Tavern has become a favorite among both neighborhood regulars and visitors.
About JetBlue
JetBlue is New York’s Hometown Airline® and a leading carrier in Boston, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood, Los Angeles, Orlando, and San Juan. JetBlue carries customers to more than 100 destinations throughout the United States, Latin America, the Caribbean, Canada, and Europe. For more information and the best fares, visit jetblue.com.
- JetBlue Airways received the highest score in the First/Business Class segment of the JD Power 2025-2026 North America Airline Satisfaction Studies of passengers’ satisfaction with their airline experience. Visit jdpower.com/awards for more details.
About Kent Hospitality Group
Kent Hospitality Group, founded by the late multi-Michelin-starred Chef Jamal James Kent, is an award-winning hospitality platform featuring Michelin-starred fine dining restaurants, world-renowned taverns and cocktail bars, and members’ clubs from NYC to the Hamptons, including Saga, Crown Shy, and Overstory.
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