Lumière was a restaurant on West Broadway in the Kitsilano neighbourhood of Vancouver, Canada. It was founded by Rob Feenie and Ken Wai in 1995, Feenie up until 2007 was the owner and chef. Feenie left the restaurant after a falling-out with his business partners, at which time he was replaced by Dale MacKay as head chef.
Zagat 2006 - July 2, 2006Most Popular Restaurant, VancouverAAA - 2005, 20065 Diamond AwardMobile Travel Guide - 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 20014 StarsTraditions et Qualitè - 2004Relais & Châteaux - 2000Relais GourmandsBest Restaurant 2006 - April 27, 2006Vancouver Sun, Best Restaurant Overall Award 2006 Mia Stainsby, Food CriticVancouver Magazine - 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997Critic's Poll Gold Award for Best French RestaurantIron Chef America - 2005Champion of "Battle Crab"DiRona - 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001Award of ExcellenceGold Medal Plates - 2004Voter’s Favorite- Gold Medal DishVancouver Magazine - 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997Critic’s Poll Gol Award for Restaurant of the YearVancouver Magazine - 2003Critic’s Poll - Chef of the YearVancouver Magazine - 2000, 2001Critic's Poll Gold Award for Best VegetarianVancouver Magazine - 2000Critic's Poll Gold Award Best use of Regional IngredientsVancouver International Wine Festival - 1999Gourmet Magazine - 1999America's Top Table Reader's Poll - Top Food in VancouverFood Service and Hospitality Magazine - 1998Pinnacle Award Canadian Restaurant of the YearVancouver Restaurant Association - 1995Media Choice for Best New RestaurantJurgen Gothe, The Vancouver Sun -"The kitchen is unassailable on any level and Feenie is a serious chef whose passion for cooking comes through in every dish."
Jim Poris, Senior Editor, Food Arts -"Rare is the chef who combines raw talent, commitment to excellence, and heartfelt generosity - the requisites for operating a world class restaurant. Rob Feenie epitomizes that rarity and Vancouver is the richer for it."
Charlie Trotter, Charlie Trotter's, Chicago -"Lumiere is quite possibly the finest restaurant in all of Canada."