Frasca Food and Wine

I'll try not to gush about Frasca, because if I gush too much, my opinion will be less believeable. Frasca is my favorite restaurant, in all categories of food, service and ambiance.

The dishes are of international quality, and rank up with my dining experiences at the French Laundry (where both co-owners of Frasca, Chef Lachlan Mackinnon-Patterson and Master Sommelier Bobby Stuckey, have worked) and at top restaurants in Paris and in Italy. The dishes are creative while retaining their Fruili roots, and have a delicate touch that makes them just right.

The service is very warm and welcoming - Frasca strives to be a neighborhood restaurant, and they achieve that. While a lot of the staff knows us, newcomers are treated even better. I have noticed that they get even more attention from the co-owner, Bobby Stuckey, than us regulars.

I guess the tables are a bit tight, but not as close together as tables in Italy or France (as a comparison), and the noise level never rises enough to be intrusive or bothersome.

We had dinner at Frasca and as its chef had recently won a James Beard award we had very high expectations and for the most part it met them. The food is incredible and very well cooked and thought out and from the fried stuffed squash blossoms to the Potato Gnocci with fresh sweet corn every course just seemed to burst with flavor. The staff gives you a nice warm welcome when you come in and makes you feel welcome. The only down side of Frasca in my opinion is the closeness of the tables which are packed in very tightly and you really can’t get away from hearing everything your neighbors are talking about be it good bad or ugly. If interested in pictures and a full course by course meal description feel free to visit our blog at www.milehigheater.blogspot.com

This is a wonderful meal, but you'll for sure need a reservation. Some mondays they do a tasting menu which is less expensive and still delivers the quality and experience. Wonderful menu using local produce changing daily.