In French, the term raclette derives from the word for scraping. In German, the dairy delicacy was once referred to as roasted cheese. Combine the two together, and you get a great idea of just what this warm, gooey meal is all about — and Emile & Solange are serving it up for one delicious dinner.
Taking place at Vieille Branche from 6.30pm on Thursday, September 27, this feast will see a grill placed in the centre of every table. Attendees can then melt their own cheese, pour it over boiled potatoes, vegetables, smoked ham, cured meats and pickles — and then, of course, tuck in.
The $89 per person price includes a glass of sparkling on arrival, rum and vanilla-flavoured French custard pastries for dessert and a 375ml pitcher of wine per person. If you'd like more to drink, you'll need to plan in advance — you can order more for $20 per pitcher before the dinner, but you can't buy it on the night due to liquor licensing restrictions.