Q&A with Munchie Man
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In Friday’s column, I told you about Munchie Man, the restaurant that will replace Taffach Ethiopian Cuisine at 113 D St. in downtown Davis.
Owner Christopher Fairman’s husband, Jake De La Hoya, reached out to me with the news. But I still had questions for Fairman. Today, I have his answers. He hopes to have it open as soon as mid-September.
Question: Can you give me more information about the food you plan to serve? Some examples of menu items?
Answer: The menu is inspired by my favorite meals, my travels and the people who have shaped my life. We’ll be serving sandwiches, salads, shareable appetizers, rotating daily specials and weekend brunch.
Every menu item has a story behind it. For example, one of our sandwiches, Le Patrice, is named after my mom. It’s a smoked salmon sandwich with crème fraîche, lettuce, tomato, garlic aioli and balsamic reduction on a baguette. It reminds me of going to La Bonne Soupe Café in Sacramento with my mom when I was younger. Those memories inspired the sandwich.
We’ll also have plenty of vegetarian and vegan options. One of my favorite sandwiches is a tofu sandwich inspired by a trip to Portland. I’m not vegetarian or vegan myself, but I find myself eating that way surprisingly often because I genuinely enjoy those kinds of dishes.
Ultimately, I want there to be something for everyone.
Q: Will it be counter or table service?
