A new bar is set to open in June from Chris Moore, former head bartender at the Savoy's Beaufort Bar.
Moore will launch Coupette on Bethnal Green Road in London's E2 along with head bartender Franck Dedieu, formerly of Redwood, and assistant manager Dan Schofield, formerly head bartender at 69 Colebrooke Row.
Taking over the former Albion pub, Coupette will serve up drinks such as Calvados mixed with cold-pressed apple juice, Truffled White Negroni, made with seasonal truffles, Champagne and Pina Colada.
There will also be a French wine list, including a small selection of champagnes. A bi-monthly Calvados Club will welcome French producers for the tastings.
For the menu, there's a whole section dedicated to croque monsieurs, including one with truffled creamed leeks and confit salmon, and another with Merguez sausage & piperade. Other dishes include Whole roasted lamb shoulder served with wild garlic & baby gem, Confit duck leg with orange glazed salsify, and Chicken liver parfait with crispy skin & seasonal chutney.
Additionally, there will be charcuterie, terrines, salmon rillettes and beef tartare as well as regional cheese, sourced from producers in the local London area and imported from France.
During the day, Coupette will offer coffee and fresh pastries, plus a brunch menu at the weekend, which includes 'Full French' breakfast with local sausages, oven-baked eggs, confit tomato, Lyonnaise onions, boudin noir as well as truffle scrambled eggs with smoked eel.
