press release
LUMIÉRE CHEF ROB FEENIE SHOWCASES CHRISTMAS FEAST AT THE WICKANINNISH INN
November 26, 2003
Vancouver's trend setting chef, Rob Feenie of Lumière Restaurant will be featuring the Wickaninnish Inn its Pointe Restaurant and Tofino area as a locale for his West Coast Christmas special, to be aired throughout Canada on the Food Network in mid December.
The sophistication of Chef Feenie's west coast Christmas Feast is enhanced by the rustic elegance of the Wickaninnish Inn and the drama of "nature's edge" at the doorstep of the Pacific Ocean and the adjacent coastal rainforest. Along with thr main course of Whole Roasted Squab and Cornish Game Hen stuffed with Prosciutto and Truffles, Chef Feenie prepares an array of Christmas classics including a Spicy Sausage Stuffing, Wild Mushroom Ragout, Herbed Potatoes and Glazed Winter Vegetables.
Charles McDiarmid, Managing Director of the Wickaninnish Inn, was absolutely delighted to host Chef Feenie's Christmas show. Says Mr. McDiarmid, "Rob Feenie is a good friend, respected Relais & Chateaux colleague and one of the most respected Chef's in Canada. It was Robs idea to do something different by celebrating a green Christmas and where better than Tofino and the Wickaninnish Inn. We share common philosophies about food, wine and service and it was a great opportunity to showcase his talents at the Inn."
A West Coast Christmas airs on the Food Network:
Sunday, December 14th - 6:00 pm | 9:00 pm
Saturday, December 20th - 1:00 pm (repeat)
Sunday, December 21st - 8:00 am (repeat)
The Wickaninnish Inn has received numerous awards and recognition, including being voted top hotel in North America and number three in the world by Travel + Leisure Magazine readers, as well as number one hotel in the Americas by Condé Nast International readers in 2002. In 2003 it was on the list of "World's Best Service" in Travel + Leisure and made Condé Nast North America's Gold List and Travel & Leisure's 500 Plus list.
Availability and booking conditions for all packages and room rates can be obtained by contacting a travel professional or by calling The Wickaninnish Inn at 1-800-333-4604 (toll-free in Canada and USA). Flights can be reserved through North Vancouver Air by calling 1-800-228-6608. The web page www.wickinn.com features excellent images, information and a reservation form. The Wickaninnish Inn is a member of the prestigious group of Relais & Châteaux luxury hotels and can be reached through any international Relais & Châteaux reservation office.
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