Popular Sag Harbor Eatery Sen To Reopen After Renovations

SAG HARBOR, NY — For foodies craving their favorite dishes from Sen, the iconic Sag Harbor Japanese restaurant and sushi bar that's been closed for renovations, the wait is almost over.

Owners and brothers Jesse and Tora Matsuoka and Jeff Resnick, along with Chef Courtney Sypher, said Sen, located at 23 Main Street, will reopen in mid-June.

Celebrating 25 years in business, the increased dining room will seat 95, and the lounge has tripled in size to offer a more extensive selection of cocktails, wines and sake, a release said.

A highlight of the beverage program will be Brooklyn Kura sake on tap, the first sake ever to be brewed in Brooklyn, the release added.

Sen's owners and Chef Courtney said they have spent the last few months "immersing themselves in Japan's dining scene," and while continuing to serve signature items including rock shrimp tempura, yellowtail sashimi topped with jalapeno slices, served in ponzu and tonkotsu ramen, diners can also feast on new fare, including handmade soba, available in limited quantities nightly.

Sen will also debut a late-night menu, staying open until 2 a.m. on weekends. The restaurant will also add catering this year, as well as sake pairings.

Sen announced its makeover in December, with N. Zappola & Associates Inc selected to renovate the popular Japanese dining staple.

Sen, which launched in Sag Harbor in 1994, is known for its sushi and fresh seafood and is a gathering spot for locals, visitors and celebrities including Alec Baldwin, Billy Joel, and Paul McCartney.

N. Zappola & Associates Inc said it was "excited to have this opportunity to make Sen an even more extraordinary dining experience — as well as an architectural work of art," a release said.

During the renovation, the entire 4-floor building saw a "complete restoration with considerable consideration to historical prestige and community value," the release said.

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