Hix, London
Mark Hix's second London site, and his third nationwide, has opened in Soho on the site of former Japanese restaurant Aaya. Split over two levels, the ground floor serves Hix's classic British cuisine while the informal basement offers a bar menu.
Opened 10 October
Owner Mark Hix and Ratnesh Bagdai
Head chef Kevin Gratton
Manager Dariush Nejad
Capacity 80, plus 100 in the bar
Menu British - restaurant dishes include ox cheek with mixed beets, horseradish and chickweed; and pan-fried dab with whelks, hedgehog mushrooms and herb butter; while bar snacks include Blythburgh pork crackling with crab apple sauce.
Average spend £35 for three courses
Address 66-70, Brewer Street, London W1F 9TR
Telephone 020 7292 3518
Websitewww.hixsoho.co.uk