In today's issue of Dessert Diaries with Nicola, I'm sharing my thoughts on an Eton Mess with a twist, part of the new spring menu at Oxford’s hottest hotel. The Store Hotel’s restaurant; The Treadwell, recently launched their new menu. Upon a recent visit for their Sunday Roast, I could not resist trying their ‘Eton Mess’. Unlike the traditional version that we all know and … [Read more...]
The Edge Deli, Witney
The Edge Deli opened its doors on March 21st in an unexpected but intriguing location, just outside Witney’s town centre at the Hexagon Business Centre on New Yatt Road. This site, formerly the council offices, has now been transformed into a vibrant deli and café by Tom and Phoebe, the duo behind the much-loved Edge on the High Street. With a track record that began in a … [Read more...]
Review: Dirty Bros
Dirty Bros is located on Corn Street in Witney, taking over the space previously home to The Edge at Lil’s. It’s the latest venture from Jack Anderson and James Morris, owners of The Mole in Toot Maldon. When we spoke briefly with Jack, he told us, “This is very different—we’re not serving gastro food here. This has been a lot of fun.” The relatively small space has been … [Read more...]
Review: Zambrero, Reading
Get a burrito at Zambrero, and you immediately hear about their mission to fight world hunger. Through their Plate 4 Plate initiative, every burrito purchased results in their donating a meal to someone in need via their partner Rise Against Hunger. So far so good: who wouldn’t want to enjoy some ‘Feel Good Mex’? Zambrero is an Australian fast-food chain, specialising in … [Read more...]
Review: The Three Thousand
There’s no such thing as too many noodle joints, and so I have been eagerly eyeing the Three Thousand since it opened on St Michael’s Street last summer. The only hurdle has been the long lunchtime queues outside, but a post-Christmas lull gave me the opportunity I needed. Located on the site of the old Nosebag, the Three Thousand is actually a restaurant of two parts. … [Read more...]
