By AML Publisher
Photos courtesy of Belle Vie Photography
MIXX’s whimsical interior plays off a Parisian influence with dramatic, dark red chandeliers, antiqued white wash brick walls, and damask print and butter-colored seating.
AroundMainLine.com’s second monthly get together on February 22nd, Monday Night Meetup at MIXX, offered more than 30 AML fans and Main Liners an opportunity to enjoy and dine at Villanova’s newest hotspot. MIXX is the eighth property of Win Signature Restaurants and owners Win and Sutida Somboonsong. Located in the downstairs space, formerly the home of “Maia Market,” to Main Line diners, this latest addition re-opens the 22,000 square foot space in its entirety. When Win Signature Restaurant Group took over the upstairs of the location (that formerly housed Maia) and converted it to Azie on Main, they were eyeing the vacant downstairs space for a different venue. “We weren’t exactly sure what we were going to do with this space at first. But, once we settled on the downstairs and the name, then the planning begin,” explained Christine Olmsted, company ombudswoman. “Comfort food with a twist was the concept that we settled on, and Win (the company) sticks to what we know. Most of our properties have a global influence, but we know that does not always translate in a suburban environment. MIXX is like the girl next door, she doesn’t always make your heart race but you always go back to her for comfort and a ‘safe place.’”
MIXX made for an outstanding locale for AML’s February Monday Night Meetup. Our guests enjoyed happy hour specials from 5 to 9pm (extended two hours to honor our special event) and one lucky attendee walked away with a gift card for dinner for two! One Monday each month, AML will be hosting Monday Night Meetup across the Main Line as a casual and fun way to catch up with our Facebook fans and Twitter followers and connect with the community at-large. Join our Facebook fan page to stay in touch and up to date with all our events and our full details on our next Monday Night Meetup! Local restaurants and businesses interested in hosting an event with AML can email us at: info@aroundmainline.com.
The staff of Bryn Mawr’s Vertex Fitness was part of the fun group of AML fans at our MIXX Monday Night Meetup. Pictured are Kelly Peters McCauley and Vertex owner Dwayne Wimmer.
More Info on MIXX: www.mixxrestaurant.com
Address: 789 East Lancaster Avenue, First Floor, Villanova, PA 19085
Owners: Win and Sutida Somboonsong
Restaurant Concept: The menu is based in updated comfort food offerings, with an average entrée around the $10 mark and nothing over $18 is designed to nurture the wallet as well as the soul. Whether in cocktail attire or a pair of jeans, MIXX is your “home away from home” with an urban vibe, comfort all the time, anytime and for any occasion.
Hours of Operation: MIXX is open Monday through Thursday, 11:30 am until Midnight; Friday and Saturday, 11:30 am until 2 am; Sunday, 11am until 10 pm with brunch served from, 11am until 2:30 pm.
An urban vibe combined with casual, affordable comfort food is MIXX’s fresh signature style.
Décor: The dining room’s whimsical, rustic, yet refined elegance is echoed in the use of Parisian influences and industrial materials. The accents of French inspired chandeliers that dangle over head, antique whitewashed brick walls, floor to ceiling windows, massive stainless steel wrap around bar, 30 seat private dining room, glass-encased wine barrels, damask print and butter-colored seating along with mosaic tiled floors create an inviting, casual environment.
Menu: Crispy house-spiced buttermilk fried chicken, with mango coleslaw; Shrimp macaroni and cheese, studded with rock shrimp and laced with both cheddar and parmesan cheeses; Tender cornbread hush puppies, with a honey-chipolata dipping sauce; Mouthwatering BBQ baby back ribs, with a Cajun dry rub and pineapple glaze; The signature MIXX chopped salad, loaded with tomatoes, apples, avocados, cucumbers, red onions, bacon, walnuts, blue cheese, dressed in a honey Dijon dressing.
Reservations: All seating is first come; first serve, with no reservations required.
Phone: 1-610-527-0700
For more information, please call Christine Olmsted at 1-484-639-9744 or email christineolmsted@live.com
