Drive along the London Road too fast and you might just miss Bhoomi Kitchen; the newcomer that brings a range of southern Indian and Keralan dishes to the Headington restaurant scene. Opening last year on the site of the former Mirabai restaurant, this small, stylish restaurant is a thrilling discovery. The original in Cheltenham has an excellent reputation, and this second one … [Read more...]
Review: Wilding Oxford – food and wine in perfect harmony
WIlding Oxford opened to the public fully on 26th May. After a year of lockdowns, home cooking, and occasional (let's be real, regular) takeaways, I'm back INSIDE an actual restaurant! My first indoor dining experience after restrictions lifting was a press launch for Wilding Oxford. I know, awful job. If you've read our preview, you'll know Wilding is a wine … [Read more...]
New Review: we think you’ll love El Rincón in Summertown
This review compiles my notes from several visits to El Rincón; you can decide whether it’s because I’m thorough, greedy, or both. Imagine sitting in a quiet courtyard sipping wine, eating tapas, and savouring a fragrant paella at a leisurely meal. This is what we all deserve, and luckily, it’s not just a dream; there’s a little corner of Spain in Summertown serving up this … [Read more...]
NEW VENUE ALERT: Five Little Pigs opens in Wallingford this May
We're excited to try Five Little Pigs when it opens in Wallingford in May; from the chef behind Lata Lata in High Wycombe. Five Little Pigs is the name given to the brand new restaurant and bar in Wallingford. The exciting new venue is set to serve European inspired brunch, lunch, dinner and drinks opening on the 21st May. The team include Sam Smith and Rob … [Read more...]
Wilding Oxford: the need-to-know on the exciting new wine restaurant
The old Cafe Rouge building on Little Clarendon Street has gone wild, with a takeover by new wine restaurant, Wilding! We caught up with General Manager, Leigh (who you may remember from Vine Oxford), to get the lowdown. The People Wilding - due to open on Little Clarendon Street later this month - certainly has us excited. The restaurant, wine bar and wine shop is … [Read more...]