Ken Aretsky

Ken Aretsky (born 1941) is a New York City restaurateur who has owned several dining establishments and was the general manager of the 21 Club in Manhattan during 1987–1995. He has also been noted for his geniality and dapper style of dress. He has at least four children, and son Gene, a restaurant manager. He opened his first restaurant, Truman's, in Roslyn, New York on Long Island in 1971, after which he briefly worked as a stockbroker. managed by son, Gene since about 2005, In 1996,he opened the Butterfield 81 bistro, where his daughter, Beth, was a chef. He was president and General Manager of the 21 Club, from 1987 until 1995.