AN acclaimed chef is set to open a new restaurant in Glasgow.
Peter McKenna, chef-owner of The Gannet, will open Eleven Fifty Five in the Finnieston area of the city early next year.
The National previously told how The Gannet is set to close on December 31, with Eleven Fifty Five set to take its place on Argyle Street.
McKenna will open Eleven Fifty Five with Kevin Dow, who has been described as "arguably the city's most beloved Maitre D'".
The space on Argyle Street has been completely reimagined, with McKenna drawing inspiration from Parisian bistrots, travelling and his own Irish roots.
McKenna was born and raised in the border town of Monaghan in the Republic of Ireland, but has travelled the globe for his culinary career.
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He co-founded The Gannet in 2013, which quickly became a cornerstone of Scotland's contemporary dining scene.
The menu is set to celebrate Scottish produce while honouring McKenna's Irish roots, featuring some of Scotland's top producers as well as introducing some exciting Irish producers.
Some of the producers include Greenheart Growers, free range poultry from St Brides Poultry, cheeses from George Mewes, Simpson Game for wild meat, as well as a collaborative mushroom cabinet with Glasgow mushroom company Couer Sauvage.
Meanwhile, Dow will curate the drinks menu, working with regional independent wine producers, as well as offering a classic cocktail selection.
Rare and unique whiskies will also be available, curated from the team's favourite distilleries.
There will also be a collaboration with Dookit Brewing, creating different unique beers which are set to be released throughout the year.
Commenting, McKenna said: “The time is right to close this page and move onto the next, it’s been an incredible run with The Gannet and I’m truly grateful for how our work has resonated with so many.
"Eleven Fifty Five feels like a natural evolution. While we will maintain the high standards we've set, we’ll refocus our offerings to emphasise comfort from the dishes we serve to the inviting atmosphere of the different dining spaces, we will offer our guests cosy corners to get lost in, private spaces for get togethers and vibrant counter dining.”
McKenna added: “You will see a lot of familiar faces in the team as everyone at The Gannet is as excited as Kevin and I for the next chapter. The whole team are really looking forward to welcoming diners in the new year.”
Eleven Fifty Five is set to open early next year.
It will be open for dinner from Monday to Saturday, and lunch Thursday to Saturday, with an a la carte menu and daily changing specials.
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