In early 2015, Fraser and Knoll opened Redbird, in the rectory building adjacent to the Vibiana Main Hall. Their flagship restaurant features Modern American cuisine that is refined, yet approachable and highlights the multi-cultural influences of Fraser’s native city – Los Angeles. Designer Robert Weimer and Knoll created a dynamic space that pays homage to the cathedral next door and the existing timeless architecture by inserting simple modern forms to complement rather than overtake the feel of the rooms. The result is a warm and comfortable, considered space.

Redbird | Vibiana received the Los Angeles Conservancy’s 2019 Preservation Award Chair’s Award. The Chair’s Award is the LA Conservancy’s highest recognition celebrating the persistence, creativity and ultimate success of the revitalization for adaptive reuse of the cathedral, rectory building and surrounding property.

Redbird is singular, timeless and “blissfully grown-up.” The restaurant has received many accolades including a coveted spot on Los Angeles Times' Jonathan Gold's 101 Best Restaurant List, Best Restaurant Bar Program from Time Out, “Top 100 wine restaurants in the United States” by Wine Enthusiast and the “Best of Award of Excellence” from Wine Spectator. The restaurant has been featured in publications such as Food & Wine, Conde Nast Traveler, Vogue, Thrillist, Rolling Stone, Architectural Digest and Eater.

Fraser and Knoll have been catering for over 20 years in and around Los Angeles and across the country with events ranging from intimate dinner parties in private homes to a week-long 3 meal a day Breeder’s Cup event at Santa Anita to open-air dining events with Outstanding in the Field, Coachella and Burning Man.

At Redbird and Vibiana, their staff executes over 100 events a year in the former cathedral and almost 600 events in the 5 private dining rooms of the rectory building. This is in addition to regular dinner service and brunch on the weekends in the Main Dining Room and Lounge. Fraser and Knoll most recently completed the development of the property with a 3,000 square foot garden and event space behind the Main Hall.

Over the years, both Fraser and Knoll have been active members in the community, donating time and talent to a variety of charities. Fraser currently resides on the board of LA’s BEST. As an avid cyclist, he is an active participant in Chef’s Cycle, an annual event in support of No Kid Hungry. Almost a decade ago, Fraser and Knoll co-founded Beefsteak, an annual event at Vibiana benefitting the Los Angeles Food Bank with Simpson’s creator Matt Selman, comedian Eric Wareheim and comedy producer Cort Cass. Knoll Fraser has resided on the Los Angeles Food Policy Council Leadership Board, the Los Angeles Contemporary Exhibitions (LACE) board, and is a charter member of the Dine LA Restaurant Week Advisory Board.

Prior to the success of Redbird and Vibiana, Fraser and Knoll opened two of Los Angeles’ most loved restaurants – critical darling Grace, and ever-beloved, breakfast, lunch and dinner bistro, BLD. A second location for BLD currently operates inside the Los Angeles International Airport; other concepts include Fritzi Coop and El Granjero at The Original Farmers Market.

Fraser started his career in the kitchen at age 20. He touts an impressive resume that includes a degree from the Culinary Institute of America and an honor roll of kitchen credits such as Wolfgang Puck’s Eureka and Spago, Checkers Hotel under Thomas Keller, Joachim Splichal’s Pinot Bistro, Hans Rockenwagner’s Rox and the highly revered Boxer.

Outside of the restaurants, Fraser has logged some hours on the small screen, most notably on Bravo TV's 'Top Chef Masters,’ Fox’s ‘Hell’s Kitchen,’ and Food Network's 'Iron Chef America,' on which he won his battle against chef Cat Cora. He also won his battles on Esquire TV's 'Knife Fight,' and Food Network's 'Beat Bobby Flay.’