West Vancouver’s “Fraîche” To Ring In New Years With Veuve
December 15, 2010
Executive Chef Dino Renaerts of Crave Beachside and Fraîche gets cooking for Father's Day on the North Shore
News From Scout supporters Fraîche
West Vancouver, BC | This New Year’s Eve we have 2 fantastic ways to enjoy the night. You can choose to ring in the new year with sultry jazz and Veuve Clicquot, or you can come for our early dinner designed to get you out in time for another party. Either way, your choices are delicious! Our Early Seating features a 4 course gourmet dinner with selections like Beef Tenderloin or Sablefish, and a glass of Domaine Chandon for $75 per person. Click here for the full menu.
The Gala Dinner features 5 courses, a glass of Veuve Clicquot champagne at midnight, sultry jazz from the trio at Dave Ivaz Music, and lots of party favours! This menu features Oysters, Blue Cheese Soufflé, Beef Tenderloin, Sablefish, and more, all for only $125 per person. Click here for the full menu. Read more
Pizza For Every Meal At West Vancouver’s “Beachside Forno”
August 3, 2010
Beachside Forno is located at 1362 Marine Drive in West Vancouver, BC | 604-926-3332 | www.beachsideforno.com
News From Scout supporter Beachside Forno
West Vancouver, BC | With a name like Beachside Forno, it’s natural to expect a range of delicious savoury pizzas for lunch and dinner, and guests certainly won’t be disappointed. Interesting daily specials like plump chicken, fresh chopped tomatoes and lively jalapeños complement the range of everyday flatbread offerings. They join seasonal favourites like portobello mushrooms & truffle ricotta; prosciutto, arugula, pecorino & drizzled balsamic, and the classic roasted tomato, garlic, chilies & bocconcini… Read more
Raising The Bar At FraÎche With Creative Cocktails & New Bites
July 22, 2010
Fraîche Restaurant | 2240 Chippendale Road in West Vancouver | 604-925-7595 | www.fraicherestaurant.ca
News from Scout supporter Fraîche
West Vancouver, BC | 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 making guests happy. Read more
Fireworks And Farmer’s Markets At Beachside Forno And Fraiche
July 15, 2010
Executive Chef Dino Renaerts of Crave Beachside and Fraîche gets cooking for Father's Day on the North Shore
News From Scout supporters Fraîche and Beachside Forno
West Vancouver, BC | From the soil to the sky there’s fun to be had at West Vancouver eateries, Beachside Forno and Fraîche Restaurant. Make the most of the sunny days and warm nights by adding some flavour to two signature Greater Vancouver events, the 20th Annual Celebration of Light Fireworks Festival and the Ambleside Farmer’s Market. Details on both after the jump… Read more
Beachside Forno & Fraîche Prep For Father’s Day In West Van
June 16, 2010
Executive Chef Dino Renaerts of Crave Beachside and Fraîche gets cooking for Father's Day on the North Shore
News From Scout supporters Fraîche and Beachside Forno
West Vancouver, BC | Father’s Day is all about family. Fraîche Restaurant is doing our part to help bring families together for good old fashioned Sunday dinners. We do the shopping, cooking and cleaning up – your family sits back, indulges in a three-course, family style meal and enjoys each other’s company. It’s quality time done right. The concept is simple but the benefits of a delicious, fun and foolproof Sunday night dinner will go a long way in getting your week off to a great start. $40 for adults and $20 for kids under 12. Read more
“C” Chef De Cuisine Quang Dang Moves To Executive Role At Diva
March 22, 2010
“C” Restaurant chef de cuisine Quang Dang is on the move after being hired on as the new executive chef at Diva in the Metropolitan Hotel. The news, which should be made official any day now, comes shortly after it was announced that the downtown hotel’s chef of several years, Dino Renaerts, was on his way out to run West Van’s Fraiche and Crave Beachside.
Chef Dino Renaerts Takes Over At Fraîche And Crave Beachside
March 8, 2010
Chef Dino Renaerts has left his executive role at Diva at the Met to helm Fraiche and Crave Beachside
News From Scout supporters Fraîche and Crave Beachside
West Vancouver, BC | 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.
“I’m really looking forward to doing something new, somewhere new,” says Renaerts. “The food at Fraîche has been impeccable since Wayne Martin opened its doors in 2007 and it’s going to be fun and challenging to add my own twist to the menu and wine program.” Dino Renaerts comes to West Vancouver from his latest post as Executive Chef for Diva at the Met in the Metropolitan Hotel. A certified sommelier, Renaerts believes that a well-designed pairing of food and wine is much greater than the sum of their parts. Read more
Rob Feenie’s Great Big Comeback At The 2009 Gold Medal Plates
October 25, 2009
L to R: Dale Mackay of Lumiere (silver); Rob Feenie of Cactus Club (gold): Pino Posteraro of Cioppino's (bronze)
“Comeback” might be a bit of a loaded word, but it fits to an arguable degree. After Rob Feenie left his eponymous Feenie’s restaurant and flagship Lumiere two years ago and landed as the Food Concept Architect for the Cactus Club chain, it could have easily been assumed that he had bought a one way ticket to the wilderness of the restaurant world. But last night, at the prestigious Vancouver Gold Medal Plates cooking competition, he bested nine of BC’s greatest chefs and reminded this town of his incredibly refined talent by taking gold. And he totally deserved it. Read more
Confirmed: Jeff Van Geest To Diva At The Met
January 9, 2009
We had this up as hearsay last week but it’s now confirmed. Former Aurora Bistro owner/chef Jeff Van Geest signed on the dotted line with Diva at the Met today to become Dino Renaerts’ executive sous/restaurant chef. His first day is tomorrow.
Congratulations to all involved. Win-win, et cetera.
