Rabbit Hill Inn proudly introduces accomplished Chef Matthew Secich

Food lovers may remember Chef Secich from several acclaimed establishments, including The Inn at Erlowest on Lake George (earning four stars from the Times Union,) The Alpenhof Lodge, in Jackson Hole, WY (noted by critics as creating the best dining experience in all of Jackson Hole), The Oval Room in DC (receiving frequent raves in the Washington Post) and most recently, Charlie Trotters in Chicago.

His impressive culinary journey began as a young gold-medal winning student at Johnson & Wales Culinary. He then spent several years with renowned chefs domestically and abroad, including ACF Master Chef Hartmut Handke, Patrick O’Connell of the famed 5 Star Inn at Little Washington, and Chef Craig Shelton of the Mobil Four Star, AAA Four Diamond, Relais Gourmand Ryland Inn in Whitehouse, NJ. In France, he studied at Restaurant Pierre Gagnaire, with Guy Martin at Le Grand Vefour, and with Raymond Blanc at La Manior Aux Quat’ Saisons.

After a one year sabbatical, Secich excitedly returns to the culinary stage. He now finds himself “at home” in the internationally acclaimed, AAA Four Diamond Rabbit Hill Inn, in Vermont.

Inspired by his uncompromising commitment to the freshest seasonal ingredients sourced from the best local farms, he brings a heightened dimension of fine creative cuisine to Rabbit Hill Inn. Although there are strong French influences, his cooking style is without boundaries -beyond a label or description. Secich masterfully blends classical and new age techniques, unlimited imagination and artistry, topped with amazing attention to detail. The results are extraordinary.To see his exciting offerings, be sure to bookmark a link to his frequently changing menu. Also check out his “Inn Good Taste” Cooking Class Getaways!

His philosophy is “when you cook with love and passion, everything is cooked to the brink of perfection. One can taste the passion.” Expect to meet him while you are there and enjoy the conversation. His passion is contagious! Above all, his dedicated focus is on always exceeding guest expectations and proudly bringing joy to all that find their way to Rabbit Hill’s table.

Newport Rhode Island’s leading luxury bed and breakfast, Cliffside Inn, debuts a new holiday gift certificate program with a luxury and value twist, featuring the ultimate New England romantic weekend getaway.

Everyone who buys a Travel Gift Certificate for at least $250 this holiday season, will automatically be entered in a drawing for a 2009 romantic weekend getaway to Newport Rhode Island’s Cliffside Inn, a founding member of Distinctive Inns of new England. The winning couple enjoys 2-nights in a State Room or Luxury Suite with fireplace and whirlpool, plus our Grand Romance Package which features Veuve Cliquot Champagne, artisanal chocolates, roses, and organic spa products for the bath. In all, a luxury getaway value of $1,000.

> In addition, holiday gift certificate buyers who spend $500 – $700 receive a $75 Getaway Coupon, good for any 2009 getaway to Cliffside Inn, or the other Legendary Inns of Newport, with no restrictions.

> Gift certificates of $750 or more, also receive a Farmaesthetics Sustainable Beauty Spa Gift set. Valued at $60, the organic travel set features a selection of all natural skincare products put together for us by Farmaesthetics founder Brenda Brock, one of the country’s leading organic skincare and spa specialists.

Holiday Gift certificates are good at all Legendary Inns of Newport, and have no expiration date. To order a holiday gift certificate or get more information, call Cliffside Inn at 401-847-1811 or visit the gift certificate or holiday gift idea webpages. Read more about the program launch.