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Mickey King (hospitality executive)
[edit]Mickey King is an American hospitality executive and business owner associated with the catering and event industry in New York. He is the president of Like a King Hospitality, a company associated with Antun's in Queens Village and Jericho Terrace in Mineola.[1] He has also served on the board of directors of the New York State Restaurant Association.[2]
Career
[edit]Antun's of Queens Village
[edit]King became involved in the family-operated catering business Antun's of Queens Village, which was established in 1945 by Frank Antun. His father, Joe King, entered into a partnership with Antun and Dave Seligman in 1982 and later became the principal operator of the business. By 2012, Mickey King was working alongside his father in the management of Antun's.[3]
During the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, King was interviewed by the Queens Daily Eagle about the financial effects of restrictions on event venues. He reported that Antun's had furloughed its 98 employees following its temporary closure and estimated revenue losses of approximately $4 million by August of that year.[4]
King also discussed the difficulties of reopening event facilities while restrictions remained in place, including employee retention, postponed celebrations, and limitations on indoor gatherings.[4]
Acquisition of Jericho Terrace
[edit]In 2022, King purchased Jericho Terrace, a catering and banquet facility in Mineola, New York, from Christopher Leone.[5]
The property comprised approximately 40,000 square feet and was capable of hosting four functions simultaneously. The Real Deal reported that the transaction exceeded $20 million, attributing the figure to a press release.[5]
The acquisition brought Jericho Terrace into the same hospitality business group as Antun's of Queens Village.[1]
Hospitality industry activities
[edit]King has participated in hospitality industry education and professional associations.
In November 2023, he presented a session on increasing catering sales at the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Show in Orlando. The presentation was covered by CFE News, which identified him as president of Like a King Hospitality.[1]
King has also served on the board of directors of the New York State Restaurant Association, which represents restaurant and hospitality businesses across New York State. The association's published board information identifies him with Antun's.[2]
King has additionally served on the association's New York City chapter board, where he is identified as a representative of Like a King Hospitality.[6]
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 Perez Webber, Sara (November 30, 2023). "Success in the Sunshine State". CFE News.
- 1 2 "Board of Directors". New York State Restaurant Association. Retrieved 2026-10-16.
- ↑ Santucci, Christina (February 24, 2012). "Family of slain soldier honored by Qns GOP club". QNS.
- 1 2 Brand, David (August 12, 2020). "Despite $4M in lost revenue, Queens Village catering hall is back in business". Queens Daily Eagle.
- 1 2 Walter-Warner, Holden (December 9, 2022). "Tri-state roundup: LI restaurant feast on record sale". The Real Deal.
- ↑ "NYC Chapter Board". New York State Restaurant Association. Retrieved 2026-10-16.
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