The Russian invasion of Ukraine has affected the East End in many ways. One of the most personal is with the residents of the East End with family and friends in Ukraine who are directly impacted by the war.
Sen Restaurant in Sag Harbor has four staff members from Ukraine who are very concerned about the situation in their country, as they all have friends and family still there. On Sunday, April 10, Sen will be putting its Japanese influence aside for a day and doing a fundraiser featuring Ukrainian food and culture in its garden. From 1 to 5 p.m., the Sen staff will be making traditional Ukrainian foods and beverages, and will be featuring Ukrainian culture as well as kids activities.
The menu, which will be made from scratch by the restaurant’s Ukrainian staff, will consist of golybci (stuffed cabbage), borshch, homemade breads with salo, darynu (latke), varenuku (dumplings), donuts and more made with ingredients donated by the local farms including Balsam Farm and Amber Waves.
In addition to food and activities, Sen will be hosting a silent auction with 100 percent of the proceeds also to be going to the Ukraine relief groups including World Central Kitchen, Ridni Orphanage in Lviv and John The Baptist Ukrainian Church.
Sen Restaurant is at 23 Main Street, Sag Harbor. For details, call 631-725-1774 or visit senrestaurant.com.
Staff Writer on Apr 6, 2022