I hadn't managed to get to Taberu before it refurbished last year, so it was top of my list to visit once it had re-opened. We dashed in one evening through the pouring rain and found a little oasis of excellent food and friendly service. We weren't in the mood for alcohol and our eyes were caught by the genmaicha, described on the menu as 'green tea with toasted brown … [Read more...]
We're back with another round of places to grab a quick lunch in town - perfect if you've only got 30 minutes between meetings, or if you just need something to perk you up after a busy morning of very early Christmas shopping. Don't miss our first article for some other options as well! Georgina's Blink and you'll miss the entrance to this spot in the Covered Market. … [Read more...]
Despite often wandering the streets of East Oxford in the search of food, it had been a while since I'd been to Cuttlefish. It catches my eye every time I cycle past (I'm easily lured by fairy lights), so we popped in on a Thursday night as a little treat. We started with a classic bowl of steamed mussels to share ( £9.95 for 400g or £15.95 for 800g). We opted for … [Read more...]
There's never a bad time for pizza. Come rain or shine, good day or bad day… pizza is there for you. Luckily, Oxford has absolutely no shortage of offerings! We've pulled together this guide of some of the Bitten crew's fave spots across town (and a bit further afield) but we are always on the lookout for more. Bbuona A firm favorite with the Bitten team, and a … [Read more...]
Oxford has no shortage of beautiful foodie spots for when the sun shines. Recently we were due to meet some friends on one of the hottest days of the summer so far, and we had simple requirements: cold wine, and light bites. So we made our merry way to The Oxford Wine Tavern, tucked away in Summertown. We managed to nab a table on the small front terrace, which offered a … [Read more...]
