Fine dining in beautiful Henley-on-Thames? When Bitten was invited to sample Ember’s tasting menu, I jumped at the chance! Ember is the brand-new restaurant at Crockers Henley, a stylish hotel-with-dining housed in a Georgian townhouse on the Market Place. The warm welcome was a preview of the friendly, attentive service. The overall vibe was relaxed elegance and comfort. A … [Read more...]
Review: The Oxford Blue
As soon as I entered The Oxford Blue, I could tell it was the friendly, neighbourhood venue you'd want nearby for casual dining. The Oxford Blue is somewhere you can pop in for whatever your mood dictates: a drink, a snack, or a full dinner. It's dog-friendly, bike-friendly, and all-around welcoming. Tucked just off Iffley Road, the pub has a relaxed atmosphere, quirky … [Read more...]
Review: Bhoomi Kitchen, Headington
Drive along the London Road too fast and you might just miss Bhoomi Kitchen; the newcomer that brings a range of southern Indian and Keralan dishes to the Headington restaurant scene. Opening last year on the site of the former Mirabai restaurant, this small, stylish restaurant is a thrilling discovery. The original in Cheltenham has an excellent reputation, and this second one … [Read more...]
New Review: we think you’ll love El Rincón in Summertown
This review compiles my notes from several visits to El Rincón; you can decide whether it’s because I’m thorough, greedy, or both. Imagine sitting in a quiet courtyard sipping wine, eating tapas, and savouring a fragrant paella at a leisurely meal. This is what we all deserve, and luckily, it’s not just a dream; there’s a little corner of Spain in Summertown serving up this … [Read more...]
The Jam Factory: Taco Takeaway Review
Let me jump right in and say that The Jam Factory's Thursday Taco Takeaway is a fabulous idea. If you love tacos – warm from the grill and piled with a balance of tasty titbits – you’ll be as excited as I was to hear about a new addition to Oxford’s taco landscape. Situated just around the corner from the Oxford train station, the Jam Factory is a friendly … [Read more...]
