Head chef of Seattle’s famed Canlis to leave, open new restaurant

The longtime, iconic fine-dining restaurant because the 1950s has seen a long time of historical past perched atop Queen Anne. Now, it should see its sixth chef kickstart one thing of his personal.

Lately, Canlis introduced head chef Brady Williams would depart in February to launch his personal restaurant.

“Behind each menu, pivot, and inventive thought we’ve had this previous yr has stood the unbelievable Canlis kitchen crew, led by Brady Williams,” Mark and Brian Canlis introduced on Facebook on Jan. 11. “Each meal-to-go, each scrumptious boxed package, each frozen television dinner, each bagel, burger, and bag of popcorn has been meticulously engineered by our sixth chef in 70 years and probably the greatest bets we ever made as brothers. We’re proud to announce that in two months, Brady will go away Canlis to construct and open his personal restaurant. We’re unhappy to lose such a exceptional chief however couldn’t be extra excited as we watch him pursue this dream.”

Williams, a California native, kickstarted his profession within the meals trade throughout well-known foodie cities like these of Dallas and New York Metropolis, even spending a stint on the double Michelin-starred Blanca till he joined Canlis in 2019 at simply 29 years outdated.

He gained acclaim through the years, finally taking residence a James Beard Award for Best Chef Northwest in 2019.

“We’re unhappy to lose such a exceptional chief however couldn’t be extra excited as we watch him pursue this dream,” the Canlis brothers famous. “Wanting ahead, our hearts are stuffed with hope. This can be a yr to heal and rebuild, to place again, to make proper once more. We imagine it’s a yr to open eating places, new and outdated. When Canlis opens its doorways once more in 2021, it gained’t simply be the outdated Canlis you recognize and love. We have now modified, grown, and dreamed of rebuilding a restaurant the longer term will probably be pleased with.”

Following Canlis’ quite a few changes to maintain afloat all through the COVID-19 pandemic, the brothers had nothing however constructive remarks for each Williams, and a brand new yr.

“The necessity for hospitality has not diminished, however is bigger in the present day than ever earlier than. That’s going to take as many eating places as our trade can put again collectively. How encouraging then, that Brady — one who is sort of a brother to us — heads off to open his personal.”

There aren’t many further particulars fairly but on William’s upcoming feat, although Seattle Met famous he plans to stay in Seattle correct after his last day on Feb. 27.

Nonetheless, Canlis continues to push onward in the direction of a brighter 2021 – seeking the famed eatery’s subsequent head chef.

“Over the subsequent few months we’ll be trying to find the fitting chef to hitch us in that endeavor,” the Canlis brothers famous. “Should you suppose you’re up for the job, e mail us at chef@canlis.com.”