Originally from Eugene, Oregon Chef Shaun McCrain returned to the Pacific Northwest after working in some of the best kitchens in the world. A graduate of Seattle Central Community College he started his career at the Painted Table. His travels have led him to Masa's and La Folie in San Francisco, Elysees du Vernet and Taillevent in Paris and the opening team of Thomas Keller's Per Se in New York City.

Shaun returned to Seattle and opened Copine Restaurant with his wife, Jill Kinney, in 2016.

Jill Kinney

Ms. Kinney has worked for many celebrated Chefs and Restaurateurs including Jean Georges Vongerichten, Lidia Bastianich, Thomas Keller and Thierry Rautureau. She has been involved in the restaurant business since she was very young. Her focus is building strong teams and teaching hospitality.

Copine [Project]

Throughout its 10 years in operation, Copine Restaurant was recognized by all of Seattle’s major publications, Art Culinaire Magazine, CNN, Condé Nast Traveler, Food and Wine and the James Beard Foundation in both the categories of Best Chef Northwest (2017) and as a finalist for Outstanding Restaurant (2023.)

Our desire to preserve the core of hospitality, the craft of cooking and the essential care of both guests and employees has led us to today. Currently, Shaun and Jill provide consulting services and private, chef driven events. We look forward to working with you…