Firstly, no I can't believe how lucky I was to be invited to such a gorgeous place for the night, and to eat three different meals there?! SUCH a bloody treat and I can't wait to tell you all about it! We arrived on a rainy Saturday afternoon, very happy to escape the drizzle into such a beautifully manicured building. We were warmly welcomed by smiley staff, who took … [Read more...]
Review: Popina by Lynrace
As soon as you step inside Popina you know you're somewhere a little special. Popina is dimly lit, with gorgeous booths, quirky art, and cosy romantic corners - perfect for date night or a catch-up with pals. I met two friends here for a well-overdue catch-up over a bottle of wine and the vibe was spot on. As you'd expect for a wine bar, the wine list is extensive but not … [Read more...]
Hot choc in Ox: a mission to try them all
Before we begin, this is by no means a ranked from best to worst 'top hot chocolates of Oxford' style article. This is merely me trying lots of hot chocs across the city (a true hardship but I took one for the team) and gathering my thoughts - serious stuff hot chocolate, and as the most indecisive person on the planet (classic Libra) I'm not ready to rank them all just yet. … [Read more...]
Review: Rosa’s Thai
If you haven't already heard, Rosa's Thai has made it to Oxford! It's now located on George Street. We were kindly invited to try out some summer specials. What we ate: What I thought: The pandan chicken was GORGE. Bursting with flavour, perfectly tender, and just left me wanting more. When I realised the recipe for it is available in the Rosa's Thai recipe book, I … [Read more...]
Invite: Dirty Bones
I sometimes forget about the huge variety of restaurants/bars at the top of Oxford's Westgate shopping centre - but have recently reacquainted myself and there's some gold up there. It's a great spot for an evening date night, catching up with friends, or even a solo dinner date. Dirty Bones resides up there, with a large dining space and an impressive bar. Staff are warm … [Read more...]
