“Do one thing and do it well.” When Theresa Galli and Gavin Cady left their fine dining jobs to start the Fat Falafel food truck in December 2012, they adopted this oft-repeated mantra in their quest to elevate the simple chickpea fritter to new heights. Less than two years after its debut, the duo behind the Fat Falafel opened 1000 Figs as a brick and mortar home for their fantastic falafel.

Located in Faubourg St. John just a hop, skip and a jump from their former curbside spot in front ...