The owners of popular London restaurants Polpo and Spuntino, have opened their fifth site in Covent Garden. Mishkin's is inspired by New York's Lower East Side and east London's cafés, combining a "Jewish deli with cocktails" with art deco-inspired interiors.
Opened 25 November
Owners Richard Beatty and Russell Norman
Head chef Tom Oldroyd
Manager Arno Karsten
Capacity 40, plus 12 at the bar
Menu Dishes include Reuben on rye with pastrami, sauerkraut, Russian dressing and Swiss cheese; whitefish and spinach knish with parsley liquor; oxtail cholent with barley, beer and beans; apple and honey blintz; and warm choc chip cookie and ice-cream
Average spend £30 including drinks and service
Address 25 Catherine Street, London WC2B 5JS
Telephone 020 7240 2078
Website www.mishkins.co.uk