Review: The Nut Tree Inn

8th October 2025 by Chiara Nunzet Leave a Comment AD - Invite, BlogFINE DINING/ INDEPENDENTS/ MICHELIN/ NORTH OXFORD/ OXFORDSHIRE/ pub/ restaurant/ REVIEW/ TASTING MENU

On a grey Saturday afternoon, we escaped the drizzle and headed to The Nut Tree Inn, a Michelin-starred pub tucked away in Oxfordshire. for their lunch tasting menu (£95pp, dinner is £115pp, with wine pairings available at £65). It promised six or seven courses (depending on whether you opt for the cheese board), but we decided to skip the cheese this time, wisely, as it turned … [Read more...]

Review: A night at Mollie’s Motel

19th September 2025 by Chiara Nunzet Leave a Comment AD - Invite, BlogAMERICAN/ BURGERS/ DINER/ Fast Food/ HOTEL STAY/ MOTEL/ OXFORDSHIRE/ PANCAKES

Mollie’s Motel and Diner is one of those places that manages to balance style with comfort, whether you’re popping in for a meal, picking up a takeaway, or staying overnight. It’s about a 15 - 20 minute drive from Oxford (or half an hour by bus), and while this time we were kindly invited, I’ll 100000% be going back very soon. They often have deals running, so it’s worth … [Read more...]

Review: Sourdough Workshop with The Gypsy Baker

14th September 2025 by Chiara Nunzet 1 Comment AD - Invite, BlogBAKING WORKSHOP/ EAST OXFORD/ INDEPENDENTS/ Oxford/ REVIEW/ SOURDOUGH WORKSHOP/ WORKSHOP

Back in March, I was invited to join a sourdough workshop with Hannah, aka The Gypsy Baker. Not only is Hannah a seriously talented baker, she’s also a wonderful teacher who somehow manages to make the dark art of sourdough feel simple, joyful and completely do-able from your own kitchen. With her new autumn workshop dates now open, it feels like the perfect time to share my … [Read more...]

Review – The Old Crown Coaching Inn, Faringdon

28th August 2025 by Chiara Nunzet Leave a Comment AD - Invite, BlogBREAKFAST/ DINNE/ DINNER/ DOG FRIENDLY/ HOTEL/ INDEPENDENTS/ PUB WITH ROOMS/ REVIEW

Tucked in the heart of Faringdon, The Old Crown Coaching Inn is a handsome slice of Oxfordshire history. I was kindly invited to dinner and a stay recently, and took my gal pal Katie and dog Moose along for a girly sleepover catch up. The building carries an air of character and heritage - but now with the warmth of a well-run inn. We stayed in the 'court room' suite (that … [Read more...]

Behind the Scenes: Spiced Roots

22nd August 2025 by Chiara Nunzet Leave a Comment Blog, Interviews, NewsBEHIND THE SCENES/ CARRIBBEAN FOOD/ CENTRAL OXFORD/ EAST OXFORD/ INDEPENDENTS/ Oxford

We love hearing more about the inspiration and stories behind our fave foodie spots in Oxford and the shire, I chatted to Tete from Spiced Roots, read on to hear all about it! What's the story behind Spiced Roots - how did it all start? It began with a conversation about where Caribbean food sits in comparison to other global cuisines like French or Italian. With … [Read more...]