Bitten were recently invited along to take a look at the summer menu at The Ivy. My mum had been wanting to go there for a meal for years now, so I thought this would be a perfect time for us to play dress-up for one night and spend some time together. I’ve been aware of The Ivy’s reputation for some time and on first impression, it did not disappoint. Walking in, my jaw … [Read more...]
Invite: The Bull on Bell Street, Henley
The Bull on Bell Street in Henley recently reopened after a major refurbishment. Bitten was lucky enough to be invited along. The makeover was devised by Brakspear’s in-house design team and from the second I walked in I was taken aback by how beautiful it was. The green and coral colour scheme felt warm and inviting - perfect for the Summer season we’re heading into. In the … [Read more...]
Review: Henley Gin Distillery
Being quite the gin drinker I was really excited to go along for a tour of Henley Gin Distillery. I’d never really heard much about them before, and had certainly never tried their gin. With the benefit of hindsight, I can safely say I was missing out! You’ll find the distillery housed in an 18th century threshing barn in Henley on Thames. It's run by Master Distiller … [Read more...]
Ethical Eats: The Handlebar Cafe
Another eatery in Oxford taking exceptional strides towards becoming more eco-conscious is The Handle Bar. Celine, the owner, has worked in the hospitality industry for upwards of twenty years. She was helping start and manage other restaurants before she was approached to do some pop-up food in what was previously Zaplins. These went down a storm, and not long after, … [Read more...]
Review: Wilding
Wilding invited me to try out some of their seasonal offerings with the suggested wine pairings. Wilding's menu changes with the season, as well as daily depending on what they can get their hands on. It was great to see such good produce being the star of the show here. To start, we had the house sparkling, Harrow and Hope Cremant, which comes from Marlow. It’s far too easy … [Read more...]
