The Swan Inn is somewhere I've wanted to try for a while (I can't believe they've been open over a year and I've not been!). Located in Islip, just off the A34 near Kidlington, you almost stumble across it coming out of Islip if you are going towards Headington, or you see it pop up over the bridge if you are heading Bicester/ Kidlington way, avoiding the joys of the A34. … [Read more...]
Oxmas 2023 – Festive things to eat, buy, and do in Oxford this Christmas!
December is around the corner (please can someone tell me where 2023 has gone?!) so it only feels right we get our Christmas guide out there, jam-packed with ideas of where to go, what to eat, and what to gift (self-gifting also totally acceptable, we're not judging). Dining out over the Christmas period? The White Hart, Fyfield We all deserve a treat this Christmas, … [Read more...]
Invite: Grounded Kitchen
Grounded Kitchen is the lasted addition to the Headington restaurant scene, bringing fresh Korean inspired nourish bowls, Bao buns, thirst quenching juices and other tasty treats. I was lucky enough to be invited along to their preview, the day before their doors opened to the public. It was a fab event, I even went into the kitchen to to make my very own nourish … [Read more...]
Meet the producers: Heavy Water Brewing Company
Who are Heavy Water Brewing... Heavy Water Brewing Company were born out of a beer festival - where all good ideas come from! Steve and Ade met at the Oxford Beer Festival back in 2018, both having a passion for sharing beer and being enthusiastic home brewers. Following the beer festival, conversations continued for the next year or so before they started … [Read more...]
Support Ogglio for their 2021 Kickstarter
Local oil aficionado, Giuseppe Trapani, is back with his 2021 Kickstarter, raising money for his next Ogglio olive oil harvest. You may remember we featured Giuseppe back in 2019, when he was raising funds for the harvest that year. He now needs your support again to bring this award-winning oil back for 2021! Ogglio: The story Giuseppe inherited his family’s small … [Read more...]