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First Look: Victor's Eatery, Hale
L'Oréal Blackett heads to the 'burbs to get a first look at the Hamptons inspired eatery
THE HAMPTONS: an affluent collection of villages in Long Island, New York, frequented by wealthy surbanites with a taste for the finer things in life.
Hale: similar, just without the option of cruising around the bays in a Sunseeker Predator 115.
America’s popular vacation resort for the social elite is the inspiration behind Hale's new restaurant and bar venture, Victor's.
As Neighbourhood booms with Spinningfield's bar-hopping partygoers, Victor's intends to entertain with beautiful drinks, casual fine dining and a 'vibrant musical atmosphere'.
It’s the third restaurant for James and Karina Hitchen, who have struck success in the environs of Spinningfields with Neighbourhood bar and restaurant and BBQ joint Southern Eleven.
While Neighbourhood has attempted to replicate the shiny socialite veneer of New York's Manhattan district, Confidential has been told that Victor's draws from The Hampton's sophistication, relaxed vacationing style and contemporary international cuisine.
Victor's
Inside, light pours into the ceiling high windows of the elegant 120-cover space, enlivening the vanilla hued decor.
In tune with The Hampton's theme, the eatery boasts a bright coastal menu populated with fresh seafood and scattered sushi - and fans of Neighbourhood's lobster tacos can indulge here too.
Hearty appetitites are also catered for with grilled meats and a mighty sized Porterhouse steak.
Confidential sampled Victor's signiture Bento Box of sushi rice, fennel & cucumber with miso soup and was won over by the strong and fresh flavours. The dragon rolls will change daily according to the chef's discretion - a nice touch.
Victor's also has breakfast and lunch sorted. Surburban diners can expect a wide breakfast selection of fresh fruit, omelettes, pancakes, bagels and benedicts until 1pm.
Creative director of the group, Karina Hitchen, expressed her excitement ahead of the launch on Friday 8 August:
“We’re delighted to be launching our first suburban venue in Hale, we have an impeccable team and we can’t wait to showcase our new restaurant with its creative menu, cocktails and atmosphere.”
We hear a Neighbourhood Liverpool is next on the agenda.
Victor's, 169 Ashley Road, Hale, Cheshire, WA15 9SD.
Roasted eel and Teriyaki beef
Corn-fed chicken breast
Soft shell crab
Cured meat board
Bento Box with dragon rolls
Bento Box
Porterhouse steak
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I'm sure Victor's is very good, but it is sad to see what has happened to Hale over the last 15 years or so. Many old shops have closed and the place is like a ghetto for the allegedly trendy drinker and diner.
There's nowhere trendy in Hale.
If you think you're trendy you probably aren't. Hence the woeful standard of food in Hale.
Looks amazing! Best of luck
Is that not a (very well done) T-Bone steak in the picture?
That steak is fucked
A waste of a decent piece of meat
Why is Hale / Altrincham so rubbish compared to Chorlton and Didsbury?
Same reason Alderley and Wilmslow equally bereft, full of fake tits and real arseholes.
T bone looks a bit dry to me.
Very
Wonderful lunch on Friday.
Earle and Yara are the only decent eateries in Hale / Altrincham. So many places are failing its sad to see but the quality just insnt there. Piccalino's amazingly continues to buck the trend serving at best mediocre pub food although I'm sure its more about being seen on the terrace on a friday night (in the shade).
Went yesterday for lunch (4 adults and 2 kids) and the bill was £280!! Although the food was nice, it didn't justify that... The menu is difficult to choose from so we ended up ordering quite a few starters to share (as advised by the waiter... this is what people tend to do apparently!) and a "main" each which was very small. All the sides are extras and the wine list is expensive... I'm glad I went there but wouldn't rush back....