FRAÎCHE WELCOMES EXECUTIVE CHEF JEFFERSON ALVAREZ

Following outstanding reviews of his menus from Vancouver magazine, Nuvo magazine and the Globe and Mail, Alvarez has packed up his knives and headed to the hills of West Vancouver to share his magic with a new audience. Chef Alvarez spent a year and a half wowing diners at his most recent post Commercial Drive’s…

Signs of Summer at Beachside Forno

Get ready to Kick Back on our inviting Patio and browse the Ambleside Farmer’s Market It’s Patio Time: With the May long weekend on the horizon, summer fun and sun are on their way.  When temperatures rise and the clouds part (even a little!), the Beachside Forno patio is the place to be. Overlooking Ambleside…

Robert Craig Winery Dinner at Fraiche

On February 28th we welcome Adam Glatt, the National Sales Manager at Robert Craig Winery, as he hosts an intimate dinner featuring the wines of Robert Craig. Tickets are $125 per person, including tax and gratuity. Please contact the restaurant at 604-925-7595 to purchase. Robert Craig established the winery in 1992 and has been a…

November Means Fresh Alba Truffles At Mangia E Bevi

It’s That Time Of Year Again…The Truffles Arrive On Wednesday, November 17 Try Some Beef Carpaccio, Risotto Or Veal Tenderloin With White Truffle From Alba Shaved Right At Your Table Limited Supply Fresh Truffle Will Be Available Starting Wednesday Until Supply Runs Out Book Your Table Now And Be Sure To Mention You Are Joining…

News From Beachside

     A $25 Bonus…Just for you! This holiday season we could all use a little help with our budgets. That’s why we are giving you a $25 bonus each time you buy a Beachside Forno $100 gift certificate between November 1st and December 24th.  That’s right, 1 for them, 25 bucks for you. To…

Fall Flavours at Beachside Forno

There is a chill in the air and the leaves are turning shades of amber. Our culinary team has been feeling nostalgic for home-cooked meals and they want to pass that feeling along to you. The test kitchen has been buzzing about our new Butternut Squash & Shiitake Risotto with warm spinach, parmesan, and crispy…

Fall Flavours at Fraiche

The warm, sunny days this fall have been keeping the farmers busy and providing us an abundance of locally farmed produce for our new Fall Menu that begins today.  Lois Lake in Powell River, Nicola Valley, Pemberton, and various regions in the Okanagan are the sources for some of our hearty new dishes. We have…

Sunday night family-style dinners at fraÎche

All the Joys of Family Dinners and No Dishes!  If you love gathering your brood together for a family feast but are less enthusiastic about the preparation and heaps of dishes, we’ve got a plan for you. Sunday Night Dinners at Fraîche are an opportunity for family and friends to sit down, relax and enjoy…

Mangia E Bevi, Zen and La Regalade partner for Fall Harvest Project

The Japanese, French and Italians Can All Get Along!!! At 22nd and Marine Drive in West Vancouver, there are three great restaurants.  Each one excellent in it’s own right.  Not competing but complementing each other.  Zen Japanese Restaurant pioneered this block in 1992, followed by La Régalade French Bistro in 2002.  Mangia E Bevi Ristorante…

News from West Van’s FRAICHE

RAISING THE BAR AT FRAÎCHE A burgeoning bar scene is bubbling at Fraîche Restaurant in West Vancouver. Head to the hills for inspired cocktails, classic highballs and a carefully selected wine list on the other side of the Lion’s Gate Bridge. For afternoon meetings, a romantic rendezvous or to catch up with the girls  – pair…

Beachside Forno In Ambleside

Same Fantastic Location, Patio and Dining Room – Exciting New Chef, Forno Oven and Menu It’s hard to improve on a classic, especially one that features rosy summer sunsets on an idyllic patio overlooking ocean, mountains and Stanley Park. But Chef Dino Renaerts and the ownership team have done it with Beachside Forno – a…

Dino Renaerts in the kitchen at Fraiche and Crave Beachside

Local top chef Dino Renaerts makes an exciting move to replace chef Wayne Martin at the helm of Fraîche Restaurant and Crave Beachside. The acclaimed hilltop restaurant and seaside eatery, loved by locals and critics alike, are now in the hands of Renaerts – one of the few born, raised, trained and celebrated Vancouver chefs….

Crave Beachside’s Valentine’s Day

Amidst the Olympic fervor, take your special someone for a lovely dinner by the seashore this Valentine’s Day. Executive Chef Wayne Martin has created an intriguing menu of exciting flavours at Crave Beachside. Complimentary sparkling wine and live music set the tone for a fun and romantic evening. DINE BY THE SEA SHORE $45.00 Seatings…

Fraiche Restaurant Celebrates Valentine’s

In all the excitement that February will bring to Vancouver this year, don’t forget Valentine’s Day. Take your sweetie for an over-the-top dinner high up in the hills with a meal and a view to take your breath away. Executive Chef Wayne Martin has created a mouthwatering menu to celebrate the night in style. See…

BACIO preview lunch at Mangia e Bevi

West Vancouver’s Mangia e Bevi Ristorante will host BACIO (Because a Cure is Obtainable) in  January 2010.  A three-course dinner menu featured throughout the month for just $40. Stop in each week as they will be featuring the cuisine of a different region of Italy every seven days. January 2-8:  NORTH – Piemonte and Veneto…

Mangia e Bevi Making the World a Better Place With Classic Italian Cuisine

West Vancouver’s Mangia e Bevi Ristorante is busy preparing for the 3rd annual charity event, BACIO to be held January 2010.  Guests can support important medical research while enjoying the sumptuous traditional Italian cuisine.  In addition to the three-course dinner menu featured throughout the month, this year’s BACIO event will end with a special finale…

Chef Wayne Martin of Fraîche Debuts Heirloom Catering

New Catering Program offers local food for any occasion in time for the Holidays In Short: Wayne Martin, the busy executive chef of Fraîche and Crave restaurants, launches Heirloom Catering, offering easy solutions to ease the stress of holiday entertaining. For relaxed events for 10 or upscale events for 200, Heirloom Catering offers solutions for…

Magia E Bevi Masi Wine Dinner

Presents An Evening of Tuesday, October 27, 2009 Reception 6:30 Aperitivo Classic Bellinis Dinner 7:00 Risotto Nero Black Risotto with Crab, Prawns and Octopus Masi Masianco ‘08 Carpaccio Cipriani Created at Harry’s Bar by Giuseppe Cipriani Masi Bonacosta Valpolicella Classico ‘07 Ravioli Doppio Ravioli filled with Rabbit topped with Succo And Ravioli filled with Roasted…