Scottish chef Sean Clark and his business partner, former wine merchant Paul O’Donoghue, are to open their first joint venture, ‘Under The Table’, later this month in Edinburgh.
Located on Dundas St, directly underneath Clark’s The Table, the new 50-cover bistro promises to be ‘inspired and influenced by Scotland’s larder and the elegantly casual but bustling restaurants of Europe’.
Under The Table’s kitchen will be led by head chef Alberto Giaccone, who has over two decades of experience in the Michelin star restaurants and luxury resorts where he perfected his Italian and French cuisine techniques.
Each dish on the new restaurant’s menu is described as ‘a celebration of carefully considered local and seasonal produce’ and will change often to ensure customers are experiencing only the best ingredients sourced from the restaurant’s local suppliers.
At launch, the menu will include dishes such as Hay Smoked Mackerel with Apple and Celeriac, Braised Beef Cheek with Whipped Coffee Polenta and a classic Tarte Tatin with ice cream.
An extensive wine list has been tailored by O’Donoghue to ‘perfectly complement’ the menu, and will thus be a key feature of Under The Table’s offer.
Paul said: “Under The Table brings to life conversations and ideas that have been fermenting for over six years. We will be an ingredient focussed restaurant with strong links and references to classic European cuisine, taking inspiration from the Bouchon’s and Osteria’s of France and Italy that we love, where wine lives front and centre and warm hospitality is ever present.”
The new venture has also captured the attention of Hollywood director and producer Joe Russo, who is best known for his work directing some of the best instalments in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Russo, who is a renowned foodie, experienced Sean’s cooking first hand when he dined at The Table while filming ‘Avengers: Infinity War’ in Edinburgh, and was so impressed that he has invested in its sister project downstairs.
Ahead of the opening later this month, Under The Table’s interiors are being prepared by award-winning Scottish interior designer Fiona Denholm, who is transforming the space into a ‘chic and welcoming bistro, with a focus on natural materials combined with luxury bespoke finishes’.
