A Bite of Design: Franquette (Experience Architecture 2022)

Bite of Design brings together designers, owners, and chefs to share the inspiration behind their restaurants. We are excited to feature Franquette, a French-inspired wine bar and cafe brought to you by the team behind Michelin-rated restaurant, Canon. Franquette's culinary program is led by Chefs Elena Winks and Brad Cecchi. The inspiration for the space was brought to life by owner Clay Nutting and interior designer Matthew Lechowick.

See the new café, sample small bites and learn about The Block, the 52-unit apartment building development with ground floor retail, where Franquette is housed, with Niche Sunseri of Sunseri Construction.

Event founded by Kevin Young, AIA.

Sponsored by: Comstock's Magazine, Fulrum Property Corp., HGA, Lionakis, Milgard Windows & Doors, SmithGroup, SMUD and DLR.

WHERE: 965 Bridge St Suite 100, Suite 100, West Sacramento

DATE: Friday, October 11, 2022

TIME: 4 - 6:30 pm

COST: $15

REGISTER: ea22-franquette.eventbrite.com

For reasonable accommodations and/or alternate formats, please contact AIA Central Valley at least 72 hours prior to the event or for more information: [email protected].

Experience Architecture is a public-outreach event designed by AIA Central Valley to facilitate greater transparency with the public in how architects create our built environment and how it impacts their daily lives; to create an ongoing dialogue to inform a distinct, regional, architectural identity; and to highlight existing relationships between the region and its architecture. To see more Experience Architecture events, visit

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