A restaurant is to open in Prestwich headed by the people behind the popular street food sarnie shop, SANSAN MCR.

Sam Terris Taylor originally launched SANSAN MCR in December 2020 will now open  The Pearl, a restaurant which will be situated where an old computer shop was on Bury New Road.

The Pearl will serve classic European dishes and willl build on the 'village's' reputation as a strong food and drink destination

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Produce sourced from the British Isles and there will be a vast wine selection and a cocktail menu.

Sam has initiated a crowdfunding campaign with a goal of £28,000 to establish the new restaurant after his budget has been hit by large financial demands.

Despite resourcefulness, including contributions from friends, family, and financial institutions, The Pearl remains in need of additional support to turn their dream into a reality.

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To bridge the gap, The Pearl has launched an online Kickstarter campaign, seeking to raise £28,000 within a 29-day timeframe.

Supporters of the campaign will have the opportunity to pre purchase snacks and meals as well as having exclusive access to The Pearl merchandise.

The fundraiser has 14 days to go, closing on August 10 with the plan to open doors in September.

The project is currently at 33 per cent of its goal with a total of £9,299 raised so far.

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Sam said: “We aspire to create a welcoming oasis where guests can savour each moment and leave with a lasting sense of being truly looked after.

“I'm very excited to join the thriving food scene in Prestwich with a focus on simple, excellent cooking.

“We plan to work with small, sustainable producers who value flavour over fast production and promote our great British heritage varieties whether that's organic fruit and veg, a smoked Tamworth pig-cheek or seasonal day-boat mackerel.”

To support the Kickstarter, click here. (www.kickstarter.com/projects/thepearlprestwich/the-pearl-neighbourhood-restaurant?ref=discovery_newest)

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