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When Abigail’s Executive Chef, Matt McGinn, decided to take a long awaited family holiday to Ireland, we all wished him a fantastic trip and safe travels. Everything was planned, our part time chef, Victoria, was to fill in during the week, and on weekends, Matt arranged for a former colleague, Kendra, to fill in. Both chef’s were amazing, all the staff gained at least 5 pounds and now Matt has some catching up to do to match chef Victoria’s sumptuous baked goods.

All was running smoothly until that dreaded email….Matt is stuck in Ireland and doesn’t know when he can get out. The airline disruptions have hit home! Was new GM, Nick’s worst nightmare about to happen? Would he suddenly find himself at the helm of the kitchen cooking for a full house? Thankfully, for all of us, no! With some quick thinking and a bit of persuasion, Wes was able to convince our former chef, Jan Boyd, to rescue us from potential food poisoning. Jan resumed control of the kitchen with ease and all of us who remember her sinfully good breakfasts, are once again indulging in some of the best breakfasts Abigail’s has ever served (insert weight gain here…)

We hope Matt returns to us soon and isn’t lost in a cloud of ash, or a pub in Ireland?? – But until then, Abigail’s kitchen is in fabulous hands, treating guests (and staff) to Victoria’s most sinfully decadent gourmet breakfasts.

After 10 years of dedication to Abigail’s Hotel, current General Manager, Wes Wong, will be leaving us in September to take an articling position, in pursuit of his Chartered Accountant designation with Grant Thornton, here in Victoria.

Joining us is Nick Saklas, son of owner Ellen Cmolik, who enticed her son to join our team on March 1, 2010. Coincidentally, Nick has left a 10 year career as a Chartered Accountant with KPMG LLP in Vancouver. Nick has a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Victoria, is a Chartered Accountant and a Chartered Business Valuator. For the last five years, Nick practiced in Corporate Finance, specializing in Mergers and Acquisitions.

Nick will be bringing with him his wife, Lisa, and their 1 year old son Alexander. Nick and Lisa met while at UVic, so neither are strangers to life on Vancouver Island. Nick is very excited and enthusiastic to be joining the Abigail’s family.

$169 RETURN GUEST SPECIAL!

No need to look south for an island getaway. With spring arriving early this year, Victoria is in full bloom and there’s no better place to relax and unwind than Abigail’s Hotel!

We are offering our return guests and readers of this
Blog special spring rates starting at $169. Mention this Blog and receive a complimentary upgrade at check in (based on availability) plus a gift from us.

Rates include our famous gourmet breakfast, evening appetizers, parking, wireless internet and local calls.

Staying at Abigail’s has never been easier!

Valid until April 30, 2010

For three days only Abigail’s Hotel is offering sizzling hot hotel rates PLUS 50% off your second night with any new reservation made for stays between November 20th – 30th. Book now and save BIG! Please call 1-800-561-6565 for this promotion and get 1/2 off your second night with us. A HOT DEAL!

Get “The Royal Treatment” this month at Abigail’s Hotel. See our November newsletter for details!

Olympic Games Contest now extended to November 30th…
Receive great hotel rates, a complimentary upgrade PLUS a surprise souvenir gift, only with the correct answer. Please see our packages page for details and call us at 1-800-561-6565 with your guess!

Craigdarroch Castle and Abigail’s Hotel present Giggling Iguana Productions’ The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde plus Cocktail Reception with the actors on Friday October 23rd at 9:00 pm. Be prepared for an evening to remember! This live theatre package offers manager’s special rates at Abigail’s Hotel, 2 tickets for the live theatre show at Craigdarroch Castle, followed by hors d’oeuvres by Truffles catering. Tickets are now on sale and must be purchased in advance. For full package details, please contact the staff at Abigail’s Hotel at 1-800-561-6565 or visit www.abigailshotel.com.