Fraiche

I have enjoyed a number of wonderful meals Fraiche in downtown Culver City. The decor is modern yet warm, and the atmosphere hip yet relaxed. Their lunches are inexpensive and excellent. Try the ?Royale with Cheese,? their version of a hamburger on a large gougiere bun.My favorite dishes are their homemade pastas, especially the beef short rib ravioli, dressed in a delicate buttery sauce. For dinner, I have often started with their charcuterie plate, which includes all the wonders of pork, such as prochetta, lardo and guanciale. My friends and I always share a few dishes, working our way through the appetizers, pastas, main dishes, cheese plate and dessert. It is also a pleasure to dine at the bar (although bar service tends to be a bit slow, unfortunately). They have a special bar menu, including oysters, steak frites and pasta. It is easy to find an excellent wine for under $45, but don?t miss out on one of their signature cocktails made with homemade infusions.

We were a walk ? in and the manager said it would be 1 hour for a table. We asked him if he needed our names but he said no that he would get us at the bar. Had some drinks and a couple of appetizers at the bar, both were good. We waited 90 min. and went back to the manager to ask about our table and he said eat at the bar he had no tables available for only two people. He had no intention of sitting us at a table. I will never go back. Stay away from this place.