FAFF
European food generally conjures
up images of either very stuffy,
complicated and expensive food or
extremely homely rustic fare. Time
has marched on, with the advent
of Asian influenced new world fusion,
chemical deconstruction, progressive
lifestyles and the TV food channels
and chefs. Californian and Australian
styles have captivated us but simple
European still reins supreme.
Modern styles today demand “less
is more”, clean lines and
no fussing about.
Created by Dave Wallace a previous
owner of the multi award winning
Singing Fig restaurant, on the same
site in Norwood comes;
FAFF: Modern European
cuisine, simply using the very best
and freshest ingredients with as
little fuss as possible. Sexed up
neighbourhood fare with neighbourhood
pricing delivered in a relaxed and
neighbourly environment.
FAFF: To behave
indecisively
hence…………….
DEGUSTATION
A sense of taste.
To taste with relish; savour.
A term meaning "a careful,
appreciative tasting of various
foods".
More than likely to involve sampling
small portions of signature dishes
in one sitting often consisting
of eight or more courses.
Elements of this concept have been
adopted with a little, mmm…..
"Licence"
William Shakespeare may have been
heard to have whispered;
To FAFF about or
not FAFF about,
that is the question.
FAFF: A word conveying
a dichotomy.
Through Degustation allowing and
encouraging the diner to not be
decisive, to not have to make detailed
decisions, to chill and be relaxed,
to actually enjoy varied choice,
…….. to FAFF
about.
However on the other hand, extremely
high and uncompromising demands
on the team to clearly…….
not FAFF about
and consistently deliver great food
in a slick, professional European
way.
DAVE WALLACE
 Dave
Wallace came into the restaurant
business during 2001 having come
from a corporate background in the
retail industry, being the Managing
Director of Shoe Crazy and previously
the Merchandise Director of The
South African Shoe Co. Dave had
a yearning to be in the food industry
since a very young age (early high
school), but his parents guided
him into getting a “proper
job”. Being more than a competent
self taught chef and wine collector,
and having travelled extensively
to North and South America, the
Caribbean, the breadth of Europe,
Scandinavia, Asia, Australia, the
Far East including mainland China,
he decided to take the plunge and
become involved in the restaurant
world. Having acquired the Singing
Fig Restaurant, continuing its highly acclaimed
successful path for several years
till moving on, now returning with
a new venture. Dave brings with
him a unique understanding of what
the customer wants and together
with his business skills; empathy
towards food and wine and an eye
for detail is the chairperson of
the management committee.
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