Two Michelin-starred Isaac McHale to open new restaurant in Shoreditch

Isaac McHale, of two Michelin-starred Clove Club, is set to open a new restaurant in Shoreditch called Bar Valette.

Isaac is set to take a more casual dining approach to his new venture on Kingsland Road, with European-inspired dishes.

In an interview with the London Evening Standard, the Scottish chef said: “It’s inspired by a simple love of Spanish cooking, with French influences.

“It will be about amazing seafood and game, meat and dairy. We’ll be using the same producers as we do at the Clove Club and there will be some crossover.”

Running the kitchen will be head chef Erin Jackson Yates, with Wilem Powell taking the role of restaurant manager and sommelier.

Isaac said: “We’re not going for a star, here, we’re going for good times.

“We want to capture all that beautiful food from holidays and travel — fritters, venison meatballs, mousse and clafoutis.

“It gets me so excited. I got loose inspiration from La Marenda in Nice. I’ve built a superstar team to do it.”

It is hoped Bar Valette will open in mid-January.