I rarely start a review with a humble brag, but here it is: roasts and steaks are two things I usually think we can cook just as well at home. We’ve mastered them, and too often when you go out, something doesn’t quite hit right: not enough gravy, potatoes lacking crispness, vegetables slightly under or overdone, and Yorkshire puddings that never quite reach that perfect … [Read more...]
Review: Beefy Boys, Westgate, Oxford
You’d probably need to be living under a rock to have missed the news: Beefy Boys have arrived at the Westgate. The buzz started before the official launch, and by the time they opened, word was already spreading fast. Naturally, we couldn’t wait to check it out for ourselves. We’re big fans of a burger, especially a smashed one, and these guys have the credentials to back … [Read more...]
A Gourmet Getaway: The Best Hotels for Food in Oxfordshire
When we book a hotel, food often plays a big part in the decision (no surprises there). So we thought it was about time we shared our top foodie hotels in Oxford. If you’re planning a getaway and want to make sure it’s a gastronomic success, look no further. Here are our favourite spots for a sleepover. Disclaimer: we’ve reviewed the food in most of these places, but only … [Read more...]
The Corner House, Eynsham
When we lived in SE London, just around the corner was a pub-restaurant called Babette. It’s no longer there, but we fell in love with the concept and kept going back. The Corner House in Eynsham feels like it hits many of the same notes. The Corner House doesn’t have extensive opening hours, but it does host the occasional evening pop-up. On arrival it feels Parisian chic: … [Read more...]
Harcourt Arms, Stanton Harcourt
Some places make it hard to be a critic, but what a joy to write a review where you can celebrate all of the things a place is getting right. The Harcourt Arms has delivered for us on multiple occasions, from family celebrations, to Sunday roasts, to bottomless brunch, and now we can add Steak Night to the list. We arrived to a very crowded car park and took a seat in … [Read more...]
