OK, let's talk hot pot. If steaming bowls of broth, tasty noodles, and a bounty of fresh ingredients are your bag, you're in the right place. My youngest and I are obsessed with noodle soup; we make it at home regularly, and we're slowly making our way around Oxford, finding ones we love. We were yet to try a hot pot, so when Mr Wang Hot Pot opened in Gloucester Green, it's … [Read more...]
Harcourt Arms, Stanton Harcourt
Some places make it hard to be a critic, but what a joy to write a review where you can celebrate all of the things a place is getting right. The Harcourt Arms has delivered for us on multiple occasions, from family celebrations, to Sunday roasts, to bottomless brunch, and now we can add Steak Night to the list. We arrived to a very crowded car park and took a seat in … [Read more...]
Review: Tequila tasting at Amathus
Lucky me - I got the Bitten invite to a Komos tequila tasting at Amathus, Oxford’s new wine and spirits shop on the High Street. It was partly a good chance to nose around our eagerly anticipated branch of Amathus, a retailer with multiple locations in London, Brighton and Bath. More importantly, good tasting events are fun, social and educational, as well as being a … [Read more...]
Review: The Embassy at The Chesterton
I love traditional Indian food and so I am often a bit wary about fusion food. Large menus with too many dishes to get every one perfect, 2 cuisines and often medicare at both. However this British-Indian spot in Oxford managed to surprise me. It’s not perfect, but it gets enough ticks from me for a return visit. The Embassy bar and restaurant is part of the Chesterton … [Read more...]
Review – The Old Crown Coaching Inn, Faringdon
Tucked in the heart of Faringdon, The Old Crown Coaching Inn is a handsome slice of Oxfordshire history. I was kindly invited to dinner and a stay recently, and took my gal pal Katie and dog Moose along for a girly sleepover catch up. The building carries an air of character and heritage - but now with the warmth of a well-run inn. We stayed in the 'court room' suite (that … [Read more...]
