Frades, a symbol of contemporary Sardinian cuisine with offices in Porto Cervo and Via Mazzini in Milan, opens a new chapter in its gastronomic history: a Christmas Pop-Up of Flavours within the Su Entu Sardinian Country Clubelegant resort on the outskirts of Olbia. A project designed to enliven the winter season with a complete proposal of restaurant, bar and themed evenings, active throughout the festive period.
A return to the origins, in dialogue with the territory
"Christmas Pop-Up stems from the desire to strengthen our presence in Gallura even in winter. Sardinia is the land where Frades was born, the place that inspired our idea of cuisine and with which we want to maintain an ever-living link.
With this project, we bring a proposal designed for the local community, for those who stay and those who return, but also for travellers who choose Olbia, a dynamic city that in recent years has focused on New Year's Eve by hosting nationally renowned artists and whose growth we have observed with interest: this is also why we want to contribute, in our own way, to enriching its offer.
It is also an important opportunity to renew the dialogue with local producers and to tell them about our cuisine also out of season,' he says. Roberto Paddeu, executive chef at Frades.
The choice of the Su Entu Sardinian Country Club is no coincidence: a place immersed in the nature of Gallura, perfect for a project that weaves together conviviality, identity and hospitality.
The menu: between signature and new territorial inspirations
The Christmas Pop-Up kitchen combines the signature dish that have made Frades famous to the new creations designed for this special winter event.
Among the iconic dishes return:
- Mullet sandwich and mastic mayonnaise
- Culurgiones stuffed with white Alba truffle
- Poem and roast ristretto
- Artisanal fregula with rockfish brodetto
Alongside these, Chef Paddeu signs new proposals inspired by Gallura, such as:
- Handmade Malloreddus with Olbia mussels and pecorino cheese
- Kid ravioli with butter and armidda
- Roast suckling pig with fennel, quince and Dijon mustard
A number of more classic recipes from sea and land cuisine complete the menu: Spaghettoni with blue lobster, mixed fried fish, grilled sea bass, grilled chops and T-bone steaks.
The restaurant is open every day, lunch and dinner, and can accommodate private events and corporate dinners by reservation only.
Sunday brunch: tradition, music and contemporaneity
Every Sunday, from 13:00 to 16:00the Pop-Up proposes a buffet brunch accompanied by background music.
The selection alternates between traditional Sardinian dishes and more modern offerings:
- Artichoke and roe salad
- Salted casadine
- Gallura soup
- Stewed lamb
And, for those who like contemporary flavours:
- Amberjack and jalapeño sashimi
- English-style roast beef with raw mustard sauce
- Aubergine Parmesan
- Pinsa margherita with Cantabrian anchovies
The buffet closes with a selection of house desserts.
The bar: a meeting point open to the city
The poolside bar at Su Entu Sardinian Country Club becomes an ideal place for a drink, an aperitif or an after dinner.
Among the protagonists of the drink list are cocktail Fradeswith a marked island spirit
- Spritz with vermouth, bitter and Sardinian bubbles
- Shardana Cupbased on myrtle bitters, gin, fresh fruit and ginger ale
Proposals designed to enhance the products and scents of Sardinia, in a relaxed and welcoming setting.
Theme evenings and festive events
The Christmas Pop-Up calendar will offer several special events dedicated to taste:
- Barolo & Truffle
- Pizza & Bubbles
- an evening with Daniele Sanna of Brasia, Tadasuni Agricultural BBQ (OR)
In addition to these, there are festive events: Christmas, New Year's Eve, Epiphanywith specially designed menus to celebrate the most anticipated moments of winter.
Throughout the period it will be possible to staying in the facility which hosts the Pop-Up, for a complete experience of relaxation, taste and nature.
Frades continues its journey in MilanIn parallel with the opening of the Pop-Up, the Frades restaurant in Milan, Via Mazziniremains operational.
The kitchen is entrusted to the brigade that accompanies the executive chef throughout the year, maintaining the house's signature style, elegance and gastronomic signature.
An invitation to discovery
With Christmas Pop-Up, Frades brings to Gallura its idea of non-traditional Sardinian cuisine, made of research, identity and hospitality. An experience designed for the community, for those who visit the island in winter and for those who wish to rediscover Sardinia through taste, in a new and surprising atmosphere.
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