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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Limited Time Table d’Hote Special!

Introducing our exclusive table d'hote special for a limited time, offering a curated 3-course dining experience for just $42.00 per person. Available for lunch or dinner. Delight in the following selection of appetizers, main courses, and desserts, crafted with passion by our talented chef. Please note that taxes and gratuities are not included. Join us for an unforgettable culinary journey at a great price. APPETIZER Vichyssoise, a chilled leek and potato cream soup OR Chicken liver mousse, delicately scented with Cognac, served with toast MAIN COURSE Pork schnitzel with French fries, grainy Dijon, and a cucumber-dill sour cream slaw OR Seafood cake made with salmon, snapper, and shrimp, served with roasted vegetables and red pepper aioli DESSERT Classic Crème caramel OR Refreshing Black currant mousse Table d'hote available every day for lunch or dinner. Make your reservation today by using the form on this page.

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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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