I was invited to sample Wagamama's vegan answer to fish and chips - a special limited edition item for Veganuary. I also tried a few of their vegan sides. 50% of Wagamama’s regular menu is plant-based so there’s lots to choose from! We started out with the edamame beans (always amazing and a big hit with my toddler daughter, who came along for the ride). Next, we … [Read more...]
Review: Wilding
Wilding invited me to try out some of their seasonal offerings with the suggested wine pairings. Wilding's menu changes with the season, as well as daily depending on what they can get their hands on. It was great to see such good produce being the star of the show here. To start, we had the house sparkling, Harrow and Hope Cremant, which comes from Marlow. It’s far too easy … [Read more...]
Review: Lula’s Ethiopian & Eritrean Cuisine
Lula’s Ethiopian and Eritrean Cuisine has been my go-to lunch at the Gloucester Green market since I first discovered it several years ago. The well-spiced dishes and Lula’s smile have been consistently welcoming, hearty, and delicious. So I was eager, and a tiny bit nervous, to see how her new restaurant on Frideswide Square would shape up. Lula has found a home in the … [Read more...]
Tried & Tested: Jericho Coffee Traders Coffee Enthusiast Experience
The team at Jericho Coffee Traders reached out to see if we'd like to try their Coffee Enthusiast Experience. Jericho Coffee Traders (JCT), located both on Osney Mead and on the High Street in Oxford are already known to many for their delicious coffee and their delicious Saturday doughnuts! Now, they’re branching out into coffee courses... Held on a Sunday … [Read more...]
Review: Deck the halls with pho and cari – Pho’s alternative Christmas dinner delights
Pho offers up its Vietnamese staples for your work Xmas do on a budget, but with little in the way of festive flourishes. When I heard Pho was doing a Christmas menu this year, I was intrigued. Could I expect turkey summer rolls, or sprouts fried in soy sauce? Turns out they’ve rejigged their normal menu, whittling down the choices to a few crowd-pleasing favourites: spicy … [Read more...]
