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Mark Hix, famed restaurateur and former chef director of Caprice Holdings, has opened his own relaxed eatery in the middle of trendy Smithfield that oozes laid back coolness.
The Venue
In the middle of a village-style cobbled street sits the newly opened British restaurant. Inside is an open and airy room that’s not trying to scream with glamour but is just a modest and simple setting that welcomes hungry foodies who want to experience Hix’s new venture. Walking into the restaurant, you’re greeted, usually by Mark Hix himself, and then shown to your table. A clean tiled bar to the left hand side and wooden frames acting as partitions give this restaurant an element of British countryside mixed the excitement of City living.
The Atmosphere
The restaurant greets you with bustling and busy sounds. Packed to the brim with people that all seem to know each other, Hix Oyster and Chop House feels more like a members’ club for the food world. Staff, who are as laid back as their boss, are pleasant and helpful. If there’s a long wait for your meal, though, you might find the relaxed attitude frustrating and feel obliged to wave to get their attention.
