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It’s fresh, it’s uncomplicated, and it’s delicious!

The Codfather Polofields Crossing chatting to the owners of Café Rider, and crockery have been specially
offers a space that is airy and light, who now invest in The Codfather, and created by Jenna Clifford, an old friend
contemporary and stylish. The we want to take the brand global.” of George’s. “Jenna is designing an
seating is all about comfort, and exclusive Codfather range soon. This
every table showcases the famous In fact, you will find a Café Rider will be on sale exclusively for The
views. A beautiful shoal of wooden roastery in all The Codfather Codfather diners and Riboville guests.”
fish is suspended above the dining restaurants and, as it’s the number
area. They were sourced locally two coffee brand in Dubai, you can Food and décor aside, it takes a fantastic
and depict one goldfish swimming expect an excellent cuppa. You will team to keep the nuts and bolts running
upstream against the rest. This has also discover a new Italian brand of ice smoothly in a business empire like this,
a special meaning so be sure to ask cream George is making and selling on and George puffs up with pride when he
your waiter about it. “I’m pleased site. Enjoy it in the restaurant or take it describes his staff. “Thato Grie is my GM.
with the design – I feel comfortable home with you for a decadent dessert. He is from the Saxon Hotel, and so are
in this restaurant. I especially love the most of my managerial staff members,
view from upstairs,” adds George. The Codfather is famous for its wine which means they are all very well
list, and the Polofields Crossing trained, and they make me look good.”
Chris Padachides is the designer branch is no different. “We have one
behind the new look and feel of the largest selections of SA, French One of the most popular aspects of
of The Codfather at Polofields and Italian wines. We also have a The Codfather here in Waterfall is its
Crossing. This design will be highly qualified sommelier on site.” fishmonger. “We have built a section
rolled out to all The Codfather But if cocktails are more your style, in the back from where we make raw
restaurants when revamps Thare Human will wow you with her fish sales. You can buy your raw fish
happen in the future. exceptional mixology skills. “She is a from us directly. You can phone us for
world-class mixologist and one of SA’s our daily specials, or you can place an
George has partnered with top cocktail makers,” adds George. order. Buy your fish as is, or we can
Café Rider, a coffee roastery marinate it ready for cooking,” explains
from Dubai, and hopes George has an eye for detail, and even George. “We can also
to open a branch of The the uniforms, crockery and cutlery for come to your home
Codfather in the Middle The Codfather are bespoke pieces. All and cook it for you.
East next year. “And then uniforms are designed by David Tlale. We can supply fish
London after that,” laughs His flagship store is in the Riboville braais, sushi chefs
George. “COVID was Hotel, and he will design all and mixologists
good for us. I spent uniforms for the brand going for your home or
a lot of time forward. The store’s cutlery business events.”

Aside from
conquering the
international
gourmet world,
George is planning
a special private
dining and lounge
area at The Codfather
Polofields Crossing.

Plenty is happening
in the world of The
Codfather, so while
you are enjoying the
Contact details: Tel: +27 10 745 0680 freshest fish in town,
Email: reservations@thecodfatherpolofields.co.za watch this space.

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