Homemade Certified
by Ufairah Akram
@ 17 Jul 2014
The French has had it with microwaved and pre-packaged food passing off as REAL food in restaurants and cafes. The authorities are announcing a new “home-made” label for chefs and eateries that cook their food practically from scratch. This new “home-made” logo will be display for all to see if chefs create dishes all by themselves without the help of pre-packed products. This initiative is in response to growing concerns that France’s prized gastronomic reputation is in peril due to the damage done by shoddy eateries serving pre–made dishes as supposedly quality cuisine. The aim of this initiative is to recognize the act of cooking and know–how by giving the consumer simple and reliable information said French Consumer Affairs Minister Carole Delga. Fast food chains will not be able to be considered for this certification. The hotel and restaurant industry is thrilled with this move. In April last year, a 15 member industry group established by the country’s top chefs launched a similar movement called “quality restaurant”. The group consists of Alain Ducasse. Joel Robuchon, Guy Savoy and many more. Many website are supporting this movement by setting sites advising consumers on restaurants where food is prepared truly in-house.
Talking about french cuisine, here is one place that is screaming itself as the place that makes the most authentic French crepe in town.The good folk at Le Comptoir, who brought us the lovely O-Batignolles bistro along Club Street has opened their latest French bistro infused with a cocktail bar at Circular Road. Grab a cuppa accompanied with a freshly made classic crepe in your hands while taking a lazy stroll along the meandering river. An absolute MUST-TRY is their innovative fusion crepes like ‘Khao San Road’, ‘Vietnam Calling’, and ‘Morning Texas’. You can also drop by after slogging in the office for a glass of wine or cocktails as the café transforms itself as the sun sets. The atmosphere changes into to a more upscale outlet with a live DJ who spins till 2 am. Le Comptoir, 79 Circular Road, Singapore 049433, 6534 7645. Open Mon-Tue 11-12am, Wed-Sat 11-2am. For more, visit:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Le-Comptoir-Singapore/647886515284700
