Good morning St. Croix! If you have been looking for a reason to head out to Frederiksted this weekend, Friday night just handed you a delicious one.
On Friday, October 2, The Fred is hosting a private sunset dinner with Chef Jared of 69 Restaurant & Bar in the kitchen. According to the event listing, Chef Jared handpicked the entire menu himself, all the way down to dessert. And the evening comes with Moko Jumbies, so you can count on a little Crucian culture with your dinner. There is nothing quite like watching them tower over the crowd as the sun drops into the water.
We all know the west end has the best sunsets on the island, and The Fred has one of the best seats in town for them. The spot sits right on Strand Street, steps from the sand, with the Frederiksted waterfront stretched out in front of you. It is the kind of evening that reminds you why so many of us love Freedom City.
Now for the good part. The menu is built around a choice of three mains, each served with mashed potatoes and asparagus on the side:
- Prime Rib, 12 to 14 oz ($65)
- Whole Snapper ($50)
- Lobster, 1 lb ($60, while supplies last)
- Add shrimp to any main for $8
To start, you can pick from Fried Chicken Satay ($15), Mussels ($20) or Parmesan Brussels Sprouts ($12). Save room at the end, because the two desserts sound like the kind you will be thinking about on the drive home: an Orange Blossom Posset and a Chocolate Coconut Crepe Cake, both $12.
A quick tip from us: that lobster is marked “while supplies last,” so if it is the dish you have your heart set on, plan to arrive right when things kick off at 6 PM.
Whether you live just down the road in Frederiksted or you are coming out from Christiansted, this is a great way to start the weekend. Grab a few friends, settle in for the sunset and enjoy a slow, beautiful night on the waterfront.
The dinner starts at 6 PM on Friday, October 2, at The Fred, 605 Strand Street, Frederiksted. Grab your tickets on Eventbrite before they are gone!