Okay, bagel lovers, where in Oxford do YOU go when you need a fix? My inner New Yorker is always craving the perfect bagel. That means they’ve been boiled and then baked, resulting in a dark crust and a dense, chewy (rather than bready) interior. Here’s my latest round-up, and I’m keen to get new recommendations from anyone who’s as obsessed as me. I’m still looking for … [Read more...]
Oxmas 2023 – Festive things to eat, buy, and do in Oxford this Christmas!
December is around the corner (please can someone tell me where 2023 has gone?!) so it only feels right we get our Christmas guide out there, jam-packed with ideas of where to go, what to eat, and what to gift (self-gifting also totally acceptable, we're not judging). Dining out over the Christmas period? The White Hart, Fyfield We all deserve a treat this Christmas, … [Read more...]
Faith’s Falafel Quest
Picture the scene: it's Sunday night. The shops are closed, and the fridge is empty. Meal-prepping for your office lunch on Monday just isn't going to happen. So, you need an alternative option that you can grab on your break - one that is cheap, quick and fresh, but not heavy enough to send you into a mid-afternoon slump. This is my life pretty much every week. More … [Read more...]
What we’ve BITTEN into lately…
Every month, we’ll give you a rundown of the dishes/snacks/drinks the Bitten team have enjoyed and where you can find them to experience for yourselves. We’d love to hear in the comments what the best things you’ve bitten into recently are. James- Taste Tibet, Magdalen Road This month's recommendation is Taste Tibet. As the nights grow longer and the chill sets in, their … [Read more...]
Hot choc in Ox: a mission to try them all
Before we begin, this is by no means a ranked from best to worst 'top hot chocolates of Oxford' style article. This is merely me trying lots of hot chocs across the city (a true hardship but I took one for the team) and gathering my thoughts - serious stuff hot chocolate, and as the most indecisive person on the planet (classic Libra) I'm not ready to rank them all just yet. … [Read more...]