Graduation meals are a bit of a funny one. You want somewhere that looks and feels special in the photos, but it also has to suit Mum, Dad, younger siblings and whoever else ends up coming. There were plenty of tables available when we visited Cosy Club Oxford on a quiet Thursday lunchtime, and my dining companion had unexpectedly brought her two-year-old along too. The … [Read more...]
Review: Thames Lido
This was supposed to be a swim and lunch at Thames Lido. Very wholesome. Very organised. Instead, my day involved a leaking roof, my partner being on tour in Prague, a nursery drop-off that went on longer than planned, and me arriving late and stressed for a mums’ date that had already started without me. The swim had very much happened. I had very much not been there. Lunch, … [Read more...]
Review: Shoryu Christmas Menu
For me, the first weekend in December is synonymous with three things – my dad’s birthday, Christmas decorations, and fried chicken. A family of the 90s, our favourite fried chicken shop had to be KFC, and if I ever happen to be home on the first weekend of December, my family will still make the pilgrimage to KFC for their Variety Bucket (although sadly the Viennetta is no … [Read more...]
Review: Silverstone Lap of Lights
With Christmas in the air, and a 1.5 year old who currently thinks twinkly lights, snowmen and Christmas trees are the height of excitement, the invitation to visit Silverstone’s Lap of Lights felt well timed. A festive drive around the track,with food, skating and a bit of Christmas atmosphere sounded like a solid plan. The Lap of Lights itself is exactly that. You … [Read more...]
Review: Namaste Village
Namaste Village is a more recent addition to Oxford's dining scene. It is a veggie Indian restaurant with lots of variety, reminding you that you don’t need meat to make a great meal. I was invited to try the Diwali thali - a one-plate mix of curries and sundries that was introduced to celebrate Diwali. When I went to review the Diwali thali, I noticed that the restaurant … [Read more...]