Wild Boar and Amarone at Fraiche

1993 Vintage Amarone, arriving from the Masi family private wine cellar, with the perfect main course match of wild boar. Enjoy 5 a course dinner paired with these other Masi wines as well: Masi Modello Delle Venezie Bianco 2010 Masi Masianco 2010 Serego Alighieri Possessioni Rosso 2009 Masi Brolo Campofiorin Oro 2008 Masi Degli Angeli Recioto…

Laughing Stock Winery at Fraiche

Winemakers Dinner created by Chef Jefferson Alvarez and co-hosted by David and Cynthia Enns, owners and winemakers of Laughing Stock Winery. The 5 course dinner is being specially developed to pair with the small production, ultra-premium wines from LFGN. Wednesday, March 14, 2012 at 6:30pm $135 per person (tax and gratuity not included) Call 604.925.7595 for reservations.

Fraiche Chateau Ste. Michelle Wine Dinner

Wednesday, November 9th at 6:30pm Dinner with Washington state’s oldest and most acclaimed winery – Chateau Ste. Michelle. The evening will feature 6 wines showcasing their entire range, from Columbia Valley to the celebrated Red Mountain Col Solare. Chef Jefferson Alvarez has paired these award-winning wines with 5 unique courses showcasing seasonal, fresh and local…

News From Fraiche

FEATURE: CEVICHE! Featured this month in Chef Alvarez’s Wild BC Spot Prawn Ceviche,  yuzu is an increasingly popular citrus fruit with origins in East Asia.  Yuzu looks like a very small grapefruit with an uneven skin and can be either yellow or green depending on the degree of ripeness. Yuzu fruits are very aromatic but…

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…

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…

News from Fraiche

This holiday season, treat your employees, friends, or family to the gift of a delicious meal at Fraîche and we will give you a little treat to keep all to yourself. Buy a $100 gift certificate between November 1st and December 24th  and we will give you a $25 bonus.  That’s right, 1 for them,…

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…

Thanksgiving Out?

Well its already Friday, so if you haven’t made plans for turkey and all the fixings, here’s some links to some spots around town that will save you from destroying your kitchen and perhaps prevent another crazy night arguing over who makes the best gravy.  And if you are still intent on cooking, check out…

SUNDAY THANKSGIVING DINNER at FRAICHE

Our Sunday Night Dinners having been putting smiles on family faces for weeks now.  There are still some tables available for the Thanksgiving-themed dinner this Sunday. Chef Dino and his team have created a traditional menu with our modern touch. Here’s what to expect: Butternut Squash Soup – herb Chantilly ****** Roasted Turkey – sage…

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…

News From Fraiche

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.  Bar manager and North Shore native, Graham Racich is looking forward to sharing his passion for mixing drinks and…

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…

Cabana Grille Hosts Gourmet and Grapes Gala

CABANA GRILLE HOSTS SECOND TERASEN GAS GOURMET AND GRAPES GALA AT THE OKANAGAN FALL WINE FESTIVAL – SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4 Celebrate Harvest with Top Okanagan Chefs and Wineries –  Get a Ringside Seat for the Friendly Iron Chef Showdown Between Top BC Chefs Ned Bell and Wayne Martin Cabana Bar and Grille is thrilled to…