Review: Edamamé

4th July 2025 by Faith Inch Leave a Comment Best For, BlogCENTRAL OXFORD/ INDEPENDENTS/ JAPANESE/ japanese food/ Oxford/ OXFORDSHIRE/ restaurant/ REVIEW

Edamamé is one of those places that's easy to miss when it's closed but very obvious during opening hours, largely due to the queue that will probably be snaking its way down Holywell Street. I've cycled past the waiting customers on many an occasion and tried its Thursday sushi menu once (would recommend). I wandered past early one Saturday evening with my parents on the … [Read more...]

The Bitten Crew’s Summer Spots

2nd July 2025 by Chiara Nunzet Leave a Comment Best For, BlogINDEPENDENTS/ OUTDOORS/ Oxford/ OXFORDSHIRE/ REVIEW/ SUMMER ACTIVITIES/ SUNNY DAYS/ TEAM FAVES

We cannot believe how much good weather we're being blessed with lately, and as Oxford really does shine in the sun, we thought we'd share where we've been hanging out in the outdoor heat in case you're looking for some inspo! Faith - The Victoria, Jericho The shade of the back garden offered us the perfect relief from the heat - plus we nabbed the prime spot under their … [Read more...]

Pro Smoke – BBQ Supply

18th June 2025 by James Henton Leave a Comment Best For, Blog, NewsBANBURY/ BBQ/ INDEPENDENTS/ OXFORDSHIRE/ REVIEW/ shops

We are well into BBQ season, so I wanted to highlight the brilliant Pro Smoke BBQ supply shop up in Banbury. BBQ is a huge part of my life, not just for the summer, so having somewhere I can get all I need when it comes to fuels, seasonings, BBQs, smokers, and just about anything you can think of when it comes to BBQ, is amazing. Oliver Giles, owner of Pro Smoke, … [Read more...]

Review: Brunch at Thyme & Lovage, Burford

16th June 2025 by Holly and Rachel Leave a Comment Best For, BlogBURFORD/ CAFE/ COTSWOLDS/ INDEPENDENTS/ Oxford/ OXFORDSHIRE/ REVIEW

Tucked just behind Burford’s iconic church and the babbling Windrush, Thyme & Lovage might be easy to miss, but once you step inside, you’ll be glad you found it. With natural light streaming through large windows, a relaxed, modern feel, and a welcoming garden space, this unassuming café offers something pretty special away from the bustle of the high street. The space … [Read more...]

Review: Tikka and Tadka Curry boxes

13th June 2025 by Chiara Nunzet Leave a Comment AD - Gifted, Best For, Blog, NewsCURRY/ INDEPENDENTS/ INDIAN/ Oxford/ OXFORDSHIRE/ PRE ORDER/ REVIEW/ takeaway

Recently I had the pleasure of trying a curry box from Tikka and Tadka, an Oxfordshire-based curry catering company run by the loveliest couple, Roshni and Sam. They kindly offered to deliver one of their curry boxes to me, and it arrived on a Thursday evening - perfect timing, as I had no plans and could dive straight in. The first thing to know is that their menu … [Read more...]