In 1994, the Raintree became part of Concepts Restaurants Inc. In the position of Executive Chef, I oversaw the opening of three restaurants- the Harvest Moon Cafe in Victoria, North 49 Restaurant and Market, and Restaurant Starfish and Oyster Bar. While at the Raintree, Whitecap Books invited me to write a book for them and Pacific Passions was released in the fall of 1995.

In December of 1994, I was approached by Kanke Seafood Restaurants to re-open the Fish House in Stanley Park as Executive Chef. I saw this as a perfect opportunity to share my cooking style and hone my management skills to the fullest.

My second book, Screamingly Good Food, was released in the fall of 1997. I am proud to say that it became a best-seller and came in second at the first Cuisine Canada cookbook awards.