Lula’s Ethiopian and Eritrean Cuisine has been my go-to lunch at the Gloucester Green market since I first discovered it several years ago. The well-spiced dishes and Lula’s smile have been consistently welcoming, hearty, and delicious. So I was eager, and a tiny bit nervous, to see how her new restaurant on Frideswide Square would shape up. Lula has found a home in the … [Read more...]
Review: Ember, Henley-on-Thames
Fine dining in beautiful Henley-on-Thames? When Bitten was invited to sample Ember’s tasting menu, I jumped at the chance! Ember is the brand-new restaurant at Crockers Henley, a stylish hotel-with-dining housed in a Georgian townhouse on the Market Place. The warm welcome was a preview of the friendly, attentive service. The overall vibe was relaxed elegance and comfort. A … [Read more...]
Review: Bhoomi Kitchen, Headington
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...]
