Fancy Nance designed by Studio Tate, South Yarra Fancy Nance designed by Studio Tate, South Yarra
Fancy Nance designed by Studio Tate, South Yarra Fancy Nance designed by Studio Tate, South Yarra
Fancy Nance designed by Studio Tate, South Yarra Fancy Nance designed by Studio Tate, South Yarra
Fancy Nance designed by Studio Tate, South Yarra Fancy Nance designed by Studio Tate, South Yarra
Fancy Nance designed by Studio Tate, South Yarra Fancy Nance designed by Studio Tate, South Yarra

Tea service

21 : 07 : 2015 Fancy Nance : Adriano Zumbo : Sweet Treats

Melbourne – High tea has been given a modern makeover at Fancy Nance, the latest venture from pâtissier Adriano Zumbo.

  • The salon ditches tiered cake stands and sandwiches in favour of a multicourse tasting menu from former Noma chef Daniel Texter
  • Located in a converted warehouse, the space is split into a large dining area and Little Frankie’s, a quick-stop gelateria and café 

Diners at this eatery can choose from three menu options. I’m So Fancy, a five-course taster served degustation style, for example, starts with sweet treats including a vanilla chantilly and macarons followed by pork rillette and ossobuco.

‘For me, high teas are a bit boring,’ says Zumbo. ‘They are all doing the same thing with standard cakes and scones. I can see a real opportunity to do something different.’

Paired with Texter’s sampling menus are a selection of teas and coffees, including Japanese sencha and Ethiopian single-origin, and for those with something to celebrate, Veuve Clicquot champagne is a perfect accompaniment.

The space, designed by Studio Tate, has a ‘1980s Miami’ sense of fun with plush blue velvet sofas offset by metallic surfaces and Zumbo’s signature pink features throughout.

The Big Picture: Consumers are increasingly health-conscious and often forgo dessert unless the proposition is one that cannot be refused. Find out more in our Sweet Tooth Hospitality microtrend.

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