23-Year-Old Entrepreneur Opens Vegan Farm-to-Table Concept in NYC

23-year-old entrepreneur Maximilian Koenig has partnered with Chef Matthew Kenney to open SCEN, a vegan farm-to-table, zero-waste concept restaurant in NYC. The restaurant aims to advance the health of both humans and nature, with a menu rooted in nutritional science. SCEN is set to become the world's first certified zero-waste restaurant, and is inspired by the "Japandi" philosophy which combines Scandinavian functionality with Japanese minimalism.

SCEN offers plant-based breakfast, lunch, and dinner options such as bagels, bowls, and sushi rolls, as well as smoothies and specialty drinks. The restaurant's mission is to create a circular food supply chain for the future, while making nutritional science accessible to everyone. SCEN is located at 1165 Broadway in New York and will have a grand opening on Tuesday, January 11. Regular business hours will be Monday-Friday 8am-8pm and Saturday-Sunday 10am-7pm.