Crown Shy is the first solo project of Chef James Kent and Restaurateur Jeff Katz. Inspired by James’s upbringing in downtown New York and his experience leading the city’s most celebrated kitchens, Crown Shy is a neighborhood seasonal restaurant elevated by fine dining training and technique.
Located on the ground floor of Art Deco masterpiece 70 Pine Street, the dining room and bar occupy a series of rooms with floor to 16-foot-ceiling windows leading to an open kitchen.
The food at Crown Shy is rooted in European technique but draws inspiration from around the world, primarily the flavors from our childhoods, traveling, and the diverse cuisine in New York City.
James Kent | Chef & Partner
Jeff Katz | GM & Partner
Dining Room
| F&B DIRECTOR | Max Quattrone |
| ASSISTANT GEN. MANAGER | Francisco Carlos |
| FLOOR MANAGER | Allison Hamel |
| HOPITALITY MANAGER | Ashley Belle |
| WINE DIRECTOR | Luke Boland |
| BAR DIRECTOR | Jonathan Lind |
| HEAD BARTENDER | Harrison Ginsberg |
| DIRECTOR OF BIZ. OPS | Dan Catinella |
| DIR. OF PEOPLE OPERATIONS | Kat Ortiz |
| DIR. OF PRIVATE EVENTS | Leigh-Erin Balmer |
| SPECIAL EVENTS OPS MANAGER | Karissa Kalodimos |
| DIGITAL MEDIA DIRECTOR | Natalie Black |
Kitchen
| CHEF DE CUISINE | Jassimran Singh |
| EXECUTIVE PASTRY CHEF | Renata Ameni |
| EXECUTIVE SOUS CHEF | Daniel Garcia |
| SOUS CHEF | Jeffrey Palma |
| SOUS CHEF | Jooho Song |
| PASTRY SOUS CHEF | Sumaiya Bangee |
| PASTRY SOUS CHEF | Michelle Dermawan |
| SOSU CHEF | Justin Osorio |
| SOUS CHEF | India Doris |
| FACILITIES & PORTER MANAGER | Abraham Arce |