News & Info. An except from: http://www.cityfood.com/dinedash_read.php3?sel=3&id=0533 THE DAILY CITYFOOD - APRIL 19, 2005 - People Tracker by Rhonda Marie May. The West Coast Fishing Club has named Stevan Venafro, former Sous Chef at Vancouverís West Restaurant, as the new Executive Chef at The Clubhouse, one of the West Coast Fishing Clubís three luxurious lodges in the Queen Charlotte Islands. Born in Montreal, Chef Venafro spent much of his youth in British Columbia. He later returned to Montreal where he attended the world-renowned St. Pius X Culinary Institute. He recently came back to Vancouver after many years cooking in London at Club Gascon, a Michelin starred restaurant, which specializes in the cuisine of Gascony, southwest France. Since his return to BC, Chef Venafro has been Sous Chef to Chef David Hawksworth at West. So why break up a good team? Hawksworth has accepted Venafroís invitation to appear twice this summer at The Clubhouse on June 8-12 and September 1-4. to showcase his fabulous West Coast cuisine. West Chef Moves Further West as New Executive Chef at The West Coast Fishing Club. An excerp from The Adventure Insider http://www.socialinsider.ca/ai/national.html Chef Stevan Venafro wows Queen Charlotte Island guests this summer. Vancouver, British Columbia, CANADA ñ The West Coast Fishing Club has named Stevan Venafro, former Sous Chef at Vancouverís award winning West Restaurant, as the new Executive Chef at The Clubhouse, one of the West Coast Fishing Clubís three luxurious lodges in the Queen Charlotte Islands. Chef Venafro will present his inventive and unique cuisine to guests in the Clubhouseís elegant dining room, where the Queen Charlotteís spectacular scenery serves as a backdrop. Born in Montreal, Chef Venafro spent much of his youth in British Columbia. He later returned to Montreal where he attended the world-renowned St. Pius X Culinary Institute. He recently came back to Vancouver after many years cooking in London at Club Gascon, a Michelin starred restaurant, which specializes in the cuisine of Gascony, southwest France. Since his return to BC, Chef Venafro has been Sous Chef to Westís award-winning Chef David Hawksworth. ìI am delighted to be given the opportunity to come to The Clubhouse and create an innovative menu for guests in such a breathtaking location,î commented Stevan. ìI am a proud supporter of BCís bounty of homegrown products and hope to give local producers more exposure in order to help the province become even more well known as a true culinary destination.î During the 2005 summer season, one of Vancouverís most recognized chefs will be visiting The Clubhouse to demonstrate his award-winning capabilities. Chef David Hawksworth of West has accepted an invitation to appear twice this summer, June 8-12 and September 1-4. He will be showcasing some of his fabulous West Coast cuisine. The Clubhouse is the crown jewel of the West Coast Fishing Club, and is one of the most luxurious lodges in North America according to The Worldís Great Luxury Fishing Resorts (Michael Caldwell, Globe Pequot Press, 2003). Together with the West Coast Fishing Clubís The North Island Lodge and The Outpost, The Clubhouse is world famous for its salmon fishing, as well as its food and hospitality. Limited space is available for these unique fishing and dining experiences. Please call 1 888 432 6666 or 604 233 9232 for further information or visit www.westcoastfishingclub.com ABOUT THE WEST COAST FISHING CLUB The West Coast Fishing Club began life literally as a fishing club, but evolved into a first-class destination resort with three separate properties, offering all the luxuries and comforts of a five-star hotel, together with the best salmon fishing in the world. The three properties on the Queen Charlotte Islands have cornered the market on location. Two of the lodges, The Clubhouse and The North Island Lodge, sit on the northwest corner of Langara Island. The third lodge, The Outpost, is hidden in a remote rain forest 26 miles to the south. Virtually all major runs of salmon on the west coast of North America must pass this way on their migration routes, and The West Coast Fishing Clubís three properties are the first Canadian sports fishing lodges to encounter the annual migration of salmon.Home About Us Clubhouse Clubhouse Activities Clubhouse Amenities Clubhouse Availability Clubhouse Dining Clubhouse Fleet Clubhouse Pricelists Clubhouse Rooms Clubhouse - Your Trip Contact Gallery Guest Services News North Island North Island Activities North Island Amenities North Island Availability North Island Dining North Island Fleet North Island Price Lists North Island Rooms North Island - Your Trip Outpost Outpost Activities Outpost Amenities Outpost Availability Outpost Dining Outpost Fleet Outpost Price Lists Outpost Rooms Outpost - Your Trip Reports Weather

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