Opening a restaurant in Gloucester Green is a brave move. There is food everywhere. The food market, permanent stalls and other restaurants just a few steps away makes it a competitive place. Noodles, dumplings, curries, burgers, falafel—you could probably eat lunch there every day for a month without ordering the same thing twice. Mr Wang is fairly unassuming from the … [Read more...]
Harcourt Arms, American Night
We're back at the Harcourt Arms (again), although this time we've got a new reason to visit. This place holds a special place in our hearts. We're on first-name terms now with the manager, although that isn't unique here. It's a pub full of regulars and plenty of "good to see you again"s. Tonight we're here for American Night. The Harcourt Arms has been running a monthly … [Read more...]
Dirty Bones Breakfast
Breakfast with a toddler and a partner with an egg allergy can be tricky and it is the reason we rarely go out for it. We so often arrive to find almost everything on the menu contains eggs and the idea of an egg free substitute it met with a shrug. So what a surprise when my partner declared this the best review he has ever done (and asked if we could come back before we even … [Read more...]
OXTWO, Summertown
OXTWO is the love child of Summertown Wine Bar and the owners of Back Lane Tavern and The Duke of Marlborough. I first came to OXTWO to celebrate a milestone birthday and was really impressed. We indulged in an assortment of small plates to share and had a brilliant time, so when we received an invite to come and try the roast, I was very eager to return. We arrived to a … [Read more...]
Treadwell, Oxford
The Treadwell is situated inside The Store hotel in Oxford and describes itself as "untraditionally British", think classics with a twist. This is my second time eating here. My first experience stayed with me as possibly the best fish and chips I've ever eaten, so I was excited to return. On both visits I've eaten early, which probably contributed to the … [Read more...]