My first foray to Banbury for a review took me to the lovely village of Kings Sutton and The White Horse. As I stepped out of the car, I was immediately struck by the sound of bells ringing from the 14th century church and the pitch-dark sky scattered with twinkling stars. Walking through to the back of the restaurant, I found a smart, upmarket dining space. As I had my dog … [Read more...]
Cattivo, Cirencester
This year my partner Rachel set us the challenge of trying a new pizza spot every month. So when the opportunity came up to try Cattivo, a pizza place in Cirencester, we snapped it up and pencilled it in as our February pizza date night. The Cattivo menu is small but specialist, offering six classic Neapolitan-style 12-inch pizzas, cooked in a state-of-the-art Gozney … [Read more...]
The Boxing Hare, Swerford
When we recently released our Bitten roast guide, The Boxing Hare essentially said “hold my beer” and invited us in to try their Sunday roast. A stone’s throw from Soho House and firmly within the Chipping Norton set, we arrived on a Sunday to an almost full car park. It is the ideal destination for a walk and roast combo, so we enjoyed a beautiful countryside stroll before … [Read more...]
Review: Cosy Club, Oxford
It was my first visit to Cosy Club, I have only ever heard positive things, so I was pleased to finally give it a go and see what the fuss was about. As soon as we walked in, the vibe felt familiar. It reminded me a lot of Como Lounge in Witney and after a quick Google, it became clear why. Both brands sit under the same ownership, which explains the recognisable look and … [Read more...]
Review: Rosa’s Thai Special Menu
Rosa’s Thai get it so right, and their festive menu feast hits all the right notes. Until 1st February, you can enjoy two courses for £25 or three courses for £28 from their festive menu. You kick things off with their banging, irresistible prawn crackers, a generous bowl per person. You then choose a sharing platter, and we went for the Classic. This included crispy pad cha … [Read more...]