June 27, 2005
A Little Whine With Your Wine
Muslim anger at bid to serve drink outside
Muslim charities have tried to stop an Italian restaurant serving drink on a terrace, claiming it is offensive to Glasgow's Asian community. Gambrino Pizzeria in Kelvinbridge wants to use the pavement outside its premises as an eating and drinking area and has applied to Glasgow City Council for permission.Posted by Ithildin at June 27, 2005 2:28 PM | PROCURE FINE OLD WORLD ABSINTHEHowever, the proposals for eight tables and 16 seats has infuriated the local Asian community who say drinking alcohol outdoors is "offensive".
Two Muslim charities, UK Islamic Mission, based at the Islamic Mosque in Carrington Street, and Noah's Ark/ Radio Ramadhan in Arlington Street, formally objected to the Great Western Road restaurant's seating plans.
Sounds sorta silly to me. If you want ME to visit, you damn well better not block off the alcohol, lol!
Posted by: Tammy at June 27, 2005 6:04 PMYeah, my first thought was WAH!
Posted by: Jema at June 27, 2005 8:18 PMI'll bet they don't find the call to prayer blasting over outdoor speakers offensive. Tolerance is a two way street (hopefully one with beer vendors on both sides).
Posted by: Mr. Goodpickles at June 28, 2005 11:11 AMTheir offense offends me, as a half-bred Italian American who enjoys dining and drinking Al Fresco. ;)
Posted by: Jo at June 28, 2005 11:43 AM
F*ck them. I'll have a tall cold one.
Posted by: Easycure at June 27, 2005 5:52 PM