At copine, former book bindery chef shaun mccrain soars his twoyear restaurant project is finally finishedand it is fine dining at its best. Come early next month, these collective culinary experiences will shine at copine. From shaun mccrain ex book bindery and jill kinney comes this rusticchic ballard spot fusing french technique with pacific northwest ingredients. Shaun mccrain career has had a tremendous trajectory. Seattles foodie scene earns national recognition on james. Executive chef shaun mccrain and general manager jill kinney nurtured book bindery into one of the citys fine dining staples. Does superstar chef shaun mccrain live up to high expectations. Former book bindery chef opening copine in ballard july 5 eater.
Expect elegant, seasonal fare such as summer tomato salad and seared local halibut paired with international wine in the bright, airy space, fitted with white walls, dark hardwood floors and an open kitchen. Because that contemporary fine dining house in an undertheradar spot along the queen anne shore of the ship canal is one of the best restaurants in town. Its been a long time coming, but shaun mccrain and partner jill kinney are just about ready to open their restaurant copine in ballard. Seattle weekly, april 23, 2014 by sound publishing issuu. The information on this page is provided as is with no warranties whatsoever, and is not guaranteed to be accurate nor does chefdb take responsibility for it. The book bindery is located in a former book bindery overlooking the fremont ship canal, and it is beautiful including the open kitchen, with the feeling of an oldfashioned but unstodgy private. In 2010 he accepted the position of chef at book bindery restaurant here in seattle. Executive chef shaun mccrain and general manager jill kinney nurtured it into one of the citys finedining staples. Even with only 75 wines, the list hits some highlights. Copine will open july 5 in the ballard public lofts and market building at 6460 24th avenue nw.
Executive chef shaun mccrain runs his kitchen in a more french manner. The poached egg over handcut tagliatelle in parmesan broth is a signature dish, simple but deftly executed by chef shaun mccrain. Currently on the staff roster at jason strattons artusi, borzee created a tasting. The book bindery in seattle has been setting off the kind of buzz among local foodies that i havent heard in a while there. Originally from eugene, oregon chef shaun mccrain grew up in seattle and attended the seattle central culinary program. Book bindery chef shaun mccrain to start new venture the. Newly opened queen anne restaurants and businesses queen. After a short remodel the restaurant will reopen with a new look, new name also tba and a new chef. Mccrain, 38, recently bought a home in wedgwood and hes now hip to the hood thanks, in part, to book bindery bar manager ruven munoz a divebar fanatic and fan of the wedgwood. Book bindery had clean dishes that sought to highlight the main ingredient in an inventive way that was minimalistic, and yet inventive. Book bindery gets a new chef and a new name eater seattle.
During its tenure, book bindery was a beloved contemporary american restaurant on the north side of seattles queen anne neighborhood. Mccrain is taking his partner and book bindery general manager jill kinney with him, along with beverage director ruven munoz. When renowned chef shaun mccrain left his post at the book bindery on june 28 th of this year, there was a question about whom would fill his shoes at the topnotch queen anne restaurant. Almquist family vitners book bindery, almquist wines, book bindery seattle, chef shaun mccrain, favorite seattle restaurants, patric gabrekidan, the book bindery restaurant 3 comments. View shaun mccrains profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. View shaun mccrain s profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. Shaun mccrain, chef at book bindery 198 nickerson st. A graduate of seattle central community college he started his career at the painted table. However, seattles competition is stiff, including nathan lockwood of the nowtastingmenuonly and still worth the splurge altura, eric donnelly of rockcreek and the stellar new greenwood steakhouse, flintcreek, shaun mccrain, who won accolades previously at book bindery and now wows at copine in ballard, and oftnominated rachel yang and.
Chef nico borzee comes to the newly updated restaurant, hommage, from. Mccrain spent four years at thomas kellers nyc restaurant. Now, we semipatiently count down to contemporary american cuisine imbued with french finesse. Currently on the staff roster at jason strattons artusi, borzee created a tasting menu thats so good people. Expect elegant, seasonal fare such as summer tomato salad and seared local halibut paired with international wine in the bright, airy space, fitted with white walls, dark hardwood floors and an. Shaun mccrain has built a devoted following as chef at book bindery since it opened in 2010. Former book bindery team branch out with copine seattle.
Tucked away near the fremont bridge, this elegant restaurant comes with waterfront views. Shaun mccrain will open copine in ballard seattle met. Book bindery facebookartusi facebook book bindery is closing june 28 after chef shaun mccrain departs to launch a new, tba project. Chef shaun mccrain prepares a modern american cuisine with technique, attention to detail, and seasonality that will please even the toughest critics. Chefs eat normal food, too, just like the rest of us. Originally from eugene, oregon shaun mccrain returned to the pacific northwest after working in some of the best kitchens in the world. Even though i didnt know he was leaving until my visit, it makes me read more. Book bindery also offers wine tasting, all created with local grapes. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover shaun s. Patric gabrekidan and shaun mccrain have a metric ton of restaurant experience between themas ethan stowells business partner, gabrekidan opened. Book bindery opened last year in queen anne to much acclaim. His twoyear restaurant project is finally finishedand it is fine dining at its best. On october 1 st, the book bindery reopened with a new look, new name, and new chef.
Book bindery opened last year in queen anne to much. The restaurant is a former book bindery and its owners decided to keep this. He graduated from seattle central community college culinary program, then went on to work at taillevent in paris and masas in san francisco. I was fortunate enough to come here before chef shaun mccrains exit. He tells me that best case scenario, hed love to have his restaurant open by early winter. Shaun mccrain leaving book bindery, opening new restaurant. Mccrain is an oregon native and his culinary passion lead him to cook at the legendary masas. Keep tabs on copine and its accompanying retail arm. Former book bindery chef shaun mccrain and his partner jill kinney, who was book bindery s general manager, have announced plans to open copine, a 60seat restaurant with chefs table and. Dishes have included soupe au pistou with chorizo and a panroasted lamb rack with garnet yams and an olivelamb jus. Following the tech principle of hiring the best, they ended up with chef shaun mccrain and the posh, critically acclaimed french restaurant the book bindery. Chef shaun mccrain already has an impressive resume, including stints at a michelintwostar restaurant in france and the beloved per. As big fans of the book bindery, we were excited to finally learn about shaun mccrain and jill kinneys next adventure.
Gujavarty shaun mccrain has built a devoted following as chef at book bindery since it opened in. The flavor curve, this restaurants steak specialty, is the best piece of meat youll eat all year. Shaun mccrain has a long credit of excellent restaurants on his cv. After that, theyll be able to find him at his own place. From bits to bites, seattle techies embrace the restaurant. Ever since the book bindery closed, ive been keeping an eye out for chef shaun mccrain. At long last, chef shaun mccrain and businesslife partner jill kinney have made things official. Book binderys new chef and shaun mccrains next chapter. Originally from eugene, oregon shaun mccrain returned to the pacific.
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