When Bitten got an invite to visit ‘Backseat Becky’s’ in the Westgate, I was first in line to check it out. Who doesn’t love the promise of tropical cocktails at a secret bar? And I’m pleased to report that what I found was a laid-back club serving tasty, well-priced drinks. Backseat Becky’s really is a secret venue Carefully hidden at the back of the Breakfast Club, … [Read more...]
Review: Land Of Oz menu, Six By Nico
The six-course menus at Six by Nico are designed to take you on a journey through a particular memory, place, or idea. They’ve now launched a new ‘Land of Oz’ tasting menu, so I was intrigued to see how they’d capture the over-the-rainbow magic of a fictional world. Themed dining experiences are tricky to pull off without falling into a world of kitsch silliness, but done … [Read more...]
Review: A Taste of China (Covered Market)
Lunchtime in the Covered Market. We have many tempting options these days (hurray!), but there are some days when only home-made noodles will feed my hunger. That’s when I stop by a Taste of China.This tiny, family-run business is on the Market Street side, next to one of the entrances. It could more accurately be called a taste of Shaanxi, which is the province in the middle … [Read more...]
Review: PAUL – festive baguettes
There are different ways to launch into the Christmas season (I’m looking at you mince pies and mulled wine), but this is the first year I’ve started with the all-popular festive sandwiches. Thanks to Paul Bakery, I jumped into the 2024 season baguette-first, and I was impressed!Paul has brought French flair to their two Yuletide sarnies, which are both on their signature … [Read more...]
Liz’s ‘Best Croissants of Oxford’
I love croissants for their flaky, buttery magic. For me, the unadorned croissant is an absolute classic. Some people think they are boring – gasp! I cannot agree with you. We are lucky enough to have a top-quality supply in Oxford. Considering that even in France it’s estimated that more than three-quarters of all croissants are factory-produced, this is a pretty good … [Read more...]
