jon svazas - Chef & Owner
Jon spent his first 12 years as a chef working in kitchens all over Ottawa including Taylor’s Genuine Food and Wine, Domus Cafe, Farbs, Vittoria Trattoria and the Arc Hotel. Now on its eleventh year at fauna Jon is happiest in the kitchen and hanging out with his family, and travelling, and of course trying new and classic cuisine.
Billy Khoo - Chef de Cuisine & partner
Billy was born in Malaysia and raised in Ottawa. He started his culinary career very young from helping out in the kitchen of his parents restaurant. At a local hotel, he worked his way up from dishwashing to sous chef. He then went on to pursue his passion of fresh and local produce at Taylor's Genuine food and wine bar where he met Jon Svazas. Billy utilizes culinary techniques from his asian background as well as from french training from the hotel. In his few hours off, Billy enjoys film and wine with friends.