Article content would take over longtime French restaurant Chef Michel Jacob — a mentor and longtime friend to Feenie — had decided to retire after 40 years in the industry. And he selected Feenie as his successor. “It is time for a well-deserved retirement,” Jacob said at the time of the announcement.
“I am so happy to have found a remarkable successor — my dear friend — who is like family to me and shares my passion for French cuisine. I know the next chapter of Le Crocodile will be just as incredible. I feel extremely grateful and content for the career I’ve enjoyed.
” The restaurant was shuttered on April 30. And now, it’s time for that next chapter of Le Crocodile to begin. Feenie’s Le Crocodile will open the doors to its first guests on Tuesday, June 25, with a menu that pays homage to the Vancouver chef’s “French-West Coast” culinary style.
“It has been an incredible journey taking the reins of Le Crocodile from my good friend and mentor Michel Jacob, who is now enjoying a well-deserved retirement,” Feenie said in a news release. “My goal has been to create a menu that blends classic French dishes with new, contemporary options that reflect our beautiful West Coast — from fresh ingredients to unique flavours that I love.” Feenie is joined in the kitchen by an impressive team of culinary talents, including: Chef de cuisine Marc Marayag (previously of Bar Susu and Umu); consulting executive pastry chef Wendy Boys; and pastry chef Mark.