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.
