Chanterelle Season Is Here At The French Table

 Chanterelle mushroom season is here as we know some of you wait all year for this treat. The harvests have been particularly devastating the last few years. We used to receive 1600 lbs per year, that went down to 800 lbs/yr and this year we will be receiving only around 40 lbs per week.Chanterelles are becoming very rare as the weather is becoming too hot with little rain. The current season is very short so take advantage over the next 2 to 3 weeks if you are a chanterelles fan.Here are some popular chanterelle dishes we will be making. sautéed chanterelles with garlic butter on croutons depending on availability, chanterelle and pine mushroom in a papillotte with white wine and garlic butter pan seared beef tenderloin with a chanterelle cream sauce 

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Mussels Festival Begins At The French Table!

Choose From 6 Different Broths or Try Them All Bonjour,  We’re proud to reintroduce our Local Mussels Festival featuring a variety of mouthwatering mussel preparations: Traditional Marinière: White wine, shallots, parsleyCasino: Pepper, tomato, baconBlue Cheese: Shallots, white wine, creamFrench Table: White wine, shallots, vegetables julienne, touch of creamChorizo: Spicy tomato sauce, basil, white wineSaffron/Pernod: Fennel, shallots, white wine, cream Bring your friends and family and dive into our delectable mussels selections during this seafood celebration. We look forward to welcoming you back! Choose your preferred date and reserve your table online now. Use the form on this page.  Or call us today at 604-689-3237 

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Celebrate Bastille Day At The French Table!

Herve Martin, your host and owner of The French Table has assembled a special dinner this July 14th in honour of Bastille Day. Come join us for a festive celebration to liberté. APPETIZER Traditional VichyssoiseorDuck terrine, onion marmalade, pickled gherkins MAIN COURSE Pan seared hangar steak with caramelized shallots, baby greens and pommes fritesorPoached fillet of sole Dieppoise, light cream sauce garnished with mussels, shrimp and mushrooms DESSERT Selection of cheesesorOur traditional lemon tart $49.95 per person, plus tax and gratuities.Call us at 604-689-3237 or use our form on this page reserve your table.http://thefrenchtable.ca/web/contact-us/

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Fresh Halibut April At The French Table

Bonjour,  Spring is here, and so is the freshest halibut of the season! Join us at The French Table this April for a celebration of this delicate and flavourful fish, expertly prepared in a selection of inspired dishes: Ceviche – A refreshing start! Marinated halibut, Tahitian-style, with lime, coconut, and a crisp vegetable julienne.Meunière – Classic and elegant. Lightly dusted in flour, pan-fried to perfection, and finished with butter and lemon juice.Dugléré – A French delight! Pan-seared halibut with tomatoes, shallots, white wine, and parsley, finished with a velvety butter sauce.Mango – Grilled halibut served over a garden salad with citrus dressing and a vibrant mango cilantro salsa. Don’t miss out—fresh halibut is at its peak! Available throughout April. Reserve your table today.  Choose your preferred date and reserve your table online now: thefrenchtable.ca Or call us today at 604-689-3237  Warm regards,Herve MartinChef & OwnerThe French Table

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