Lula's Ethiopian restaurant by the train station has quickly become an Oxford staple, offering traditional injera dishes with a delicious assortment of veggie and meat stews to mop up with the salty, tangy wrap-like bread. Starting off as a stall in Gloucester Green market, Lula's has now been a restaurant on Park End Street for roughly three years, and this year they opened … [Read more...]
Review: Ashmolean Afternoon Tea
Available daily, 11:30–4 | £32.50pp | Veggie & vegan options available Afternoon tea at the Ashmolean feels like the most Oxford thing you can do: cake, culture, and a pot of something fancy surrounded by art and history. For £32.50 you get a selection of sandwiches, scones, sweet bits, and a pot of tea. Vegetarian and vegan versions are available, and the … [Read more...]
Review: Namaste Village
Namaste Village is a more recent addition to Oxford's dining scene. It is a veggie Indian restaurant with lots of variety, reminding you that you don’t need meat to make a great meal. I was invited to try the Diwali thali - a one-plate mix of curries and sundries that was introduced to celebrate Diwali. When I went to review the Diwali thali, I noticed that the restaurant … [Read more...]
Review: Shan Shui, Bicester
Despite having lived in Oxford for almost 15 years, I have only visited Bicester Village once. As someone who does not enjoy shopping, I thought it wasn’t for me. However hurrying through for this review opened my eyes to how many hidden foodie gems there are here - and Shan Sui is definitely among them. Tucked among the luxury brands and shopping bags of Bicester Village, … [Read more...]
Review: Gees Restaurant and Bar
The charm and elegance of Gees is always unmatched. Going back to Gees is always extra special and nostalgic for me, as I used to be a bartender there years ago. Having not been back for a couple of years, I was really looking forward to this meal! Located in a Victorian conservatory, the ambiance is one of my favourite things, whether you are there during the … [Read more...]
