Frenchman Olivier Bonte and 'front of house' Will Morris are breaking out with the bold, classic French bistro Fleur De Lys in Bampton. It's situated in the most unlikely of foodie destinations but the food is seasonal and straightforward, with a vibrant menu chock full of both French favourites and British dishes. Head chef Stuart Banks, previously of the Dormy House in … [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...]
Review: Afternoon Tea and the Ashmolean
Let’s start this review with the age-old question- clotted cream or jam first? I am on team clotted cream first; however, my friend is on the other end of the debate which made for a lovely and not at all frustrating conversation at the table. Anyway, on to the real reason you are here, the afternoon tea. We were pleasantly welcomed with a glass of prosecco which is … [Read more...]
Review: a magical night at the Randolph Hotel by Graduate
Firstly, no I can't believe how lucky I was to be invited to such a gorgeous place for the night, and to eat three different meals there?! SUCH a bloody treat and I can't wait to tell you all about it! We arrived on a rainy Saturday afternoon, very happy to escape the drizzle into such a beautifully manicured building. We were warmly welcomed by smiley staff, who took … [Read more...]
