Two of probably the most highly-regarded pioneers in Glasgow gastronomy are teaming up for a novel two-night collaboration – to lift cash for refugees who arrive within the metropolis with nothing.
Iconic secret cocktail lounge The Absent Ear and much-loved restaurant The Gannet are bringing collectively their ground-breaking groups to create two evenings of actually stellar meals and matched drinks on Might 2 and three, all in assist of magnificent trigger Refuweegee.
Monday Might 2 will see The Absent Ear take over the bar at The Gannet, with the reverse taking place on Tuesday third, when The Gannet arrives at The Absent Ear’s thriller location.
The menus on supply are as cutting-edge as you'll think about when it comes to each meals and drinks.
We’re sworn to secrecy for now, however we now have managed to uncover ONE of the pairings – Aged dripping poached lobster, paired with twisted martini, made with sake, cubeb, Szechuan and a contact of the lobster dripping.
We've got additionally heard a few beautiful spiced wild pigeon and new season asparagus dish.
And there’s a whisper of Absent Ear’s signature WW serve with lychee, malic acid sage and crémant.
Tickets are £100 every and restricted to only 35 per evening, so it’s a very unique alternative to dine and drink in true gourmand type as you discover a six-course tasting snack menu with paired cocktails, whereas elevating funds for an excellent trigger.
And that’s not all – auctioned off over the 2 nights will likely be a ridiculous expertise – Peter McKenna of The Gannet will come to your home and prepare dinner dinner for you and your company, with The Absent Ear mixologist group becoming a member of him to serve up sensational cocktails to order. The expertise of a lifetime and the type of factor cash merely can not purchase.
There’s additionally going to be an internet raffle with prizes together with dinners and drinks in The Gannet, The Absent Ear, Saint Luke’s, The Amsterdam and lots of the metropolis’s best institutions, gig tickets and extra.
Alex Riches, group operations supervisor for The Absent Ear mentioned: “I’m simply so joyful to be concerned in bringing two Glasgow establishments collectively to help a charity that epitomises Glaswegian coronary heart, supporting those that have been displaced from battle zones in Ukraine, Europe and all over the world.
“We have to work with charities like Refuweegee now greater than ever – the necessity is spiralling uncontrolled and that well-known Glasgow hospitality is crucial. We're rightly pleased with our metropolis and this can be a likelihood to point out why.”
“For many who can be part of us at one or each venues, it’s an opportunity to take pleasure in a very distinctive expertise with two groups who actually do go all out to ship the easiest from the chopping fringe of foods and drinks ideas. It’s going to ship one thing very, very particular.”
Peter McKenna, chef and proprietor of The Gannet, mentioned: “It made excellent sense to group up with our pals at The Absent Ear and lift funds for the kids affected by the continuing conflict in Ukraine.
“We've got put our heads collectively and give you a novel foods and drinks pairing based mostly round our love of The Scottish larder and their quirky tackle cocktails.
“These will certainly be two nights that will likely be remembered for a while and we're extraordinarily excited to share them with you.”
Jamie Moran at The Absent Ear mentioned: “We're very excited to work alongside such a incredible group at The Gannet to create this occasion that can hopefully elevate loads of funds for many who desperately want it proper now. Partnering with such a gifted culinary group challenges us to maintain elevating our sport and we will not wait to point out you what we now have in retailer.
Refueweegee’s Selina Hayes mentioned: “Refuweegee is a community-led charity set as much as present a heat welcome to forcibly displaced folks arriving in Glasgow. We do that by way of welcome packs, occasions and volunteering alternatives. Having not too long ago simply moved into our dream workplace, we now have a free store area that's open for people and households to come back and select objects resembling clothes, toys and meals for themselves.
“Being part of this fundraiser will permit us to proceed to offer bus passes so folks can attend the store or come to volunteer. We will additionally present folks with gadgets and WiFi to allow them to attend courses on-line and talk with family and friends to forestall social isolation.
“We're completely delighted to be part of one thing thought-about which can assist and help folks each abroad and domestically.
“Thanks very a lot to The Gannet, The Absent Ear and Saint Luke’s for organising this fundraiser.”
To e-book or for more information head to Instagram, @TheAbsentEar and @TheGannetGla, tickets go on sale priced £100pp midday TODAY, Fri April 15 – strictly restricted to 35 per evening.
Might 2 - https://www.ticketweb.uk/occasion/the-gannet-x-absent-ear-saint-lukes-tickets/12019175
Might 3 - https://www.ticketweb.uk/occasion/absent-ear-x-the-gannet-saint-lukes-tickets/12019185