Welcome to our new weekly update, filled with two full scoops of what's hot and what's on our radar. If you'd like it delivered straight to your inbox, join our proper tasty mailing list; and if you missed last weeks edition, you can view it here. HOT RIGHT NOW PYO summertime fun 🍓 Me and the mini monkeys headed off to Rectory Farm for some strawberry … [Read more...]
Oxford pubs, cafes & restaurants open for business!
Updated 9th July 2020 The big news is in - the government have announced that hospitality businesses, including cafes, pubs and restaurants, can reopen from 4th July. Many venues will see this as good news, some will still have concerns that will be echoed by diners. Whether you choose to return to dining in restaurants, pubs and cafes from 4th July or not, hopefully, … [Read more...]
Skogen Kitchen launches ‘bake at home’ Scandinavian buns
Many local food venues have adapted over the last few months, as we've seen with so many offering delivery and takeaway. Some have also launched new offerings, like these 'bake at home' Scandinavian buns by Skogen Kitchen on King Edward Street. Scandi cafe, Skogen, has already developed a reputation for its delicious buns, available in a variety of flavours in boxes of 4 … [Read more...]
Tried & Tested: DIY Burger Kits from Dodo Pub Co
Burgers can be anything from distinctly underwhelming, to utterly pleasurable. Personally, they're not my favourite food to eat, but if I find one good enough, I make an exception. The Dodo Pub Co has historically produced one of those exceptions - since back in early 2014 when I recommended their Angry Texan burger on my old blog. When I do eat a burger, I like it with … [Read more...]
Review: 215 Kitchen & Drinks takeaway service
Well, this is an unusual review for me. It's a review of what would usually be Michelin starred restaurant, Oxford Kitchen, but had since re-branded to 215 Kitchen & Drinks. The review would usually take place in the actual restaurant, but it's now a takeaway, in my kitchen. COVID has flipped the dining world upside down, and many venues have since launched takeaway … [Read more...]
