Tucked away in the doorway of Bishop's Walk in Cirencester, a charming new cake hatch is quietly making waves in the world of French patisserie. Xavier Pelloux and his wife Bee have been sharing their exquisite creations with wholesale customers since 2016, but two weeks ago, they opened their very first shop – and if our visit is anything to go by, it won’t be the … [Read more...]
Bitten Team Social to: Brasserie Blanc
Nestled in the heart of Jericho, Brasserie Blanc is a warm and inviting spot that promises French-inspired dining with a relaxed, elegant charm. With the Bitten Oxford team gathered for a social evening, we had the perfect excuse to put the menu to the test—from starters through to desserts, with plenty of drinks in between. Starters & Small Plates The bread and … [Read more...]
Christmas at Crosstown: Special edition doughnuts
OK, let's talk doughnuts. But not just any doughnuts, let's talk Christmas Doughnuts! Yes, you heard right, the team at Crosstown invited us to taste some special edition festive flavours, and you know we're always on call for something sweet. Christmas Doughnuts at Crosstown So let's talk about the flavour options, of which there are three: Chocolate & … [Read more...]
Review: Permit Room’s Festive Feast
I can't believe it's actually December, my brain is still catching up with August. But it's happening, Christmas is round the corner, and we just had our Bitten Christmas do at none other than very new to town Dishoom's Permit Room. I imagine a lot of you have been already, as every time I walk past, whatever time of day, it's BUSY. We clearly had a Dishoom shaped … [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...]
