Let’s start this review with the age-old question- clotted cream or jam first? I am on team clotted cream first; however, my friend is on the other end of the debate which made for a lovely and not at all frustrating conversation at the table. Anyway, on to the real reason you are here, the afternoon tea. We were pleasantly welcomed with a glass of prosecco which is … [Read more...]
Nicola’s Top Three: desserts at Brasserie Blanc
Introducing Bitten’s newest mini-series: ‘Nicola’s Top 3!’ 'Nicola’s Top Three' is as straightforward as it sounds- you will get a little insight into some of my favourite things within the Oxford world of food and drink. To kick off this series, I will be sharing my top three fave desserts from Brasserie Blanc, Oxford. Brasserie Blanc is possibly my favourite … [Read more...]
Review: Cosy Club comes to Oxford!
Located on Cornmarket Street, the UK-wide chain, Cosy Club is now open in Oxford! The first Cosy Club opened in 2010 in Somerset and has not stopped growing ever since. Chic meets rustic- that’s the best way I would be able to describe the distinguishable interior design, complemented by a low-lighting atmosphere. Kicked off the experience with drinks of course! … [Read more...]
Review: The Dew Drop Inn
Happiness is a Sunday Roast. The Dewdrop Inn recently invited us to try their Sunday roast. The pub is a restored 19th-century inn at the heart of Summertown, located on Banbury Road. The venue’s interior and exterior décor was rustic which created a calming and laid-back atmosphere that perfectly set the scene for my Sunday roast. It is evidently a family-friendly pub … [Read more...]
Interview: Halima the baker
A Galaxy cookie crumble cookie and a Ferrero Rocher bun? Yes, please! After discovering Halima at the Headington market a few months ago, I had the pleasure of speaking to her one on one to find out more about the business and her passion for baking. Halima set up the business in 2017 and began baking around 2014. She bakes all sorts of delicious sweet treats including … [Read more...]
