If there are two things I love about food blogging, it's the great food and brilliant people - and this story has both. Remember Souvlaki Brothers who had a shop in the Covered Market? And remember them as street food traders at Bitten Street even before that? Well, Souvlaki Brothers has now become Mezemas - and Mezemas is bringing the Greek feast - directly to your door. You … [Read more...]
Indie Oxford Spring Market at Tap Social
You probably know by now that we love events, we love independent businesses, and we love FOOD most of all; so you won't be surprised to hear that we're excited for the Indie Oxford Spring Market at Tap Social this weekend, because it's the perfect trifecta! The event is a collaboration between Independent Oxford and Tap Social Movement, celebrating local businesses and the … [Read more...]
The Randolph reimagined – Oxford’s grand hotel hosts one hell of a launch
The Randolph, taken over by Graduate Hotels, has had an entire, almost two year long, makeover. To celebrate Oxford's grand hotel reopening, and the restaurant reopening as 'The Alice', the venue held a fantastical launch event. Bitten were given an opportunity to test out the facilities with an invitation to afternoon tea, the launch party, and overnight stay followed by … [Read more...]
NEWS: Grape Minds set to open new wine shop in Wallingford
Great news in this morning from Graeme and Michael at independent wine shop, Grape Minds in Summertown - the pair have secured keys to a venue in Wallingford, which they'll be opening as their second wine shop! An expected opening date for the shop is Friday 17th September, on St Martins Street. From their press release: Building on a successful 3 years trading in South … [Read more...]
REVIEW: PAUL Afternoon Tea – plus win one for you and 3 others
Throw down that picnic blanket and pop on the kettle, because the PAUL Afternoon Tea delivery has arrived! Perfectly timed for summer, PAUL has launched this delicious lineup of goodies, now available for delivery from their Oxford bakery and cafe. Dating back to 1840, the Afternoon Tea was born when Anna, the then Duchess of Bedford, allegedly got pretty hungry late … [Read more...]
