The food scene in Headington has been in need of a ramen spot for quite some time, so this is a very welcome addition. Located just off Headington High Street on Windmill Road, Ramen Koncept is a Japanese restaurant where traditional Japanese design meets modern bold colours and rich textures. Set with a beautiful open kitchen, the venue has such a cosy … [Read more...]
News: 30 years of Brasserie Blanc
Had the absolute pleasure of being invited to the 30th anniversary celebration of Brasserie Blanc with Raymond Blanc himself. The night was filled with nostalgia, speeches, a delicious meal, and the warm hospitality of the Brasserie Blanc team. What started in 1996 as 'Le Petit Blanc' in Oxford remarkably won a Michelin star in its very first year of opening and was named … [Read more...]
News: Swoon turns 8 this summer
To celebrate their upcoming 8th birthday in Oxford, I was kindly invited to Swoon's little get-together last week. Swoon is home to authentic Italian gelato. Their story began about 120 years ago, and to this day, they continue to use traditional methods to slowly churn their gelato, using high-quality natural ingredients. If you know me, you know gelato is … [Read more...]
Review: In Bloom, Ashmolean Afternoon Tea
As the weather warms up and sunny days arrive, it surely calls for an afternoon tea with a glass of fizz. At the top of the Ashmolean Museum is their Rooftop Restaurant, currently serving up their 'In Bloom' afternoon tea, which we were kindly invited to try. The exhibition Set up to match their 'In Bloom: How Plants Changed Our World' exhibition, we checked that out … [Read more...]
Authentic Italian Pinsa, Bbuona
Pasta over pizza for me, but you can't go wrong with a trip to Bbuona. I've always been a huge fan of Bbuona. Serving authentic Roman 'Pinsa,' an ancient Roman-style pizza known for its oval shape, the pizza here is divine. What I really love about it is that each time I've visited over the years, quality has stayed consistent, something I feel really lacks in restaurants … [Read more...]
