Thirteen years after purchasing the little blue shack in Brackendale and developing it into the beloved Fergie’s Café that it is today, Jake and Jessamy Freese have decided to pass the torch on. Effective December 1, 2023, life-long friends and Squamish-locals, Nick and Julie Cassettari, will be the new owners of Fergie’s Café.
Looking to focus their efforts on Sunwolf Riverside Resort and recognizing the potential for Fergie’s to expand its operations, Jake and Jessamy reached out to Nick and Julie to see whether they would be interested in taking over the restaurant. The group of friends met in 2008 when they worked together in Whistler at Araxi Restaurant & Oyster Bar. A talented and well-respected chef, Nick later spent 12 years working as the Executive Chef at Alta Bistro.
From the beginning, Nick and Julie have been strong supporters of Fergie’s, providing guidance and extra help whenever needed. When looking to sell the restaurant, there was no one else that Jake and Jessamy even considered talking to. “We are thrilled that Nick and Julie have agreed to take the helm at Fergie’s. They are both incredibly talented, have a wealth of experience, and will work super hard to bring to life our shared vision for the future of the restaurant. They are the only people we trust to take the restaurant to the next level,” states Jessamy Freese. “Meanwhile, Jake and I will continue as the owners of Sunwolf Riverside Resort and will work closely with them to ensure their success as the owners of the restaurant business and all our catering operations.”
The immediate plan for Fergie’s is to leave things unchanged. Guests of Fergie’s Café will be welcomed by the same staff and the same much-loved menu. Moving forward, Nick and Julie have a vision to add to what Fergie’s currently offers with special events, dinner service and much more.
