What does summer in the city look like to you? How about alfresco dining with rooftop views of the dreaming spires? A sun-kissed sanctuary above the bustle of the streets? Just add a smoked meat platter with rum cocktails, and you’ve got lunch on the terrace at the Store, Oxford’s new-ish hotel on the site of the former Boswell’s. I recently visited the Store to sample … [Read more...]
Bitten Streets: North Parade
For our latest Bitten Streets instalment, let’s talk about the tiny-but-mighty North Parade. I see it as a little pedestrian haven north of the city centre and south of Summertown. It’s a foodie oasis in a residential area just off the Banbury Road. Like our other favourite streets, it offers a choice of the things you really need: coffee, cakes, drinks, dining, and … [Read more...]
Review: The Old Black Horse
Sports aficionado? Tempted by tandoori? The Old Black Horse on St Clement’s wants to cater for you. Perhaps you didn’t even realise that this hotel and pub also offered dinner. I’ll admit that I didn’t either, until an invite recently arrived in the Bitten inbox. It turns out that this family-run venue (they’ve owned it for over 20 years) is now aiming to refine their … [Read more...]
Liz goes Behind The Scenes at: Waste2Taste
If you don’t already know about Waste2Taste, I’m here to fill you in and share a little joy. It’s hard to overstate how much I love this Oxford-based catering service and community café. Founded in 2017 by absolute food heroes Sandra and Marie, Waste2Taste provides delicious, ethical, and affordable food, using high-quality surplus ingredients. This surplus is fresh food … [Read more...]
Liz’s fave Museum Cafes of Oxford
There are many reasons to love Oxford, including our choice of outstanding museums: all fabulous and free right on our doorstep. Can anything top a visit to one of these treasures? Yes: when there’s an excellent café where you can rest and refuel. They are surprisingly difficult to find, but I’ve identified the ones worth visiting, even when you don’t have time for the … [Read more...]
