Review: Oxford Blue

9th May 2024 by Holly and Rachel Leave a Comment Blog, New Restaurants, NewsEAST OXFORD/ INDEPENDENTS/ Oxford/ restaurant/ REVIEW/ VEGAN

I recently ventured from West to East Oxford on a mid-week evening led to discover Oxford's newest vegan pub, Oxford Blue. Run by the owners of Greenbox Food Co and co-founders of Green Routes (situated on Magdalen Road, East Ox), the founder Tom greeted us with genuine humility, sharing the story of their small but loyal following in Oxford that paved the way for this latest … [Read more...]

Review: The Edge Eatery Ltd, Witney

28th February 2024 by Holly and Rachel Leave a Comment AD - Invite, Blog, New Restaurants, NewsBRUNCH/ INDEPENDENTS/ Oxford/ OXFORDSHIRE/ restaurant/ REVIEW/ WITNEY

We first reviewed The Edge back in 2020 when they ran a humble but very reputable street food van in Eynsham. Fast forward four years and they have exchanged the van for two establishments in Witney and have become a cornerstone of Witney's culinary scene, entrusted by the previous owners of Fat Lil's to take over their popular restaurant on Corn Street, they've seamlessly … [Read more...]

Review: Blush St. Bakery

22nd February 2024 by Nicola Barretto Leave a Comment AD - Gifted, Blog, Interviews, New Restaurants, NewsBAKERY/ INDEPENDENTS/ NEWS/ Oxford/ WEST OXFORD

Blush St. Bakery is run by four lovely sisters who are based in West Oxfordshire. They bake an array of decadent treats that, let’s face it, we're all in need of every now and then (or every day with how good these ones were!) Their assorted cookie box consisted of milk chocolate, white chocolate, 100% cocoa, and red velvet cookies. These cookies were beautifully … [Read more...]

Il Corno in the Covered Market: launch night

30th November 2023 by Faith Inch Leave a Comment AD - Invite, Blog, New Restaurants, News, PreviewsCENTRAL OXFORD/ COVERED MARKET/ INDEPENDENTS/ ITALIAN/ LUNCH/ Oxford/ OXFORDSHIRE/ restaurant/ REVIEW

It was an absolute treat to be invited to the opening of Il Corno in the Covered Market! The business is named after a traditional Neapolitan amulet that is said to bring good luck, and the shop has been painted to match the corno's vibrant red colour. With striking black décor and gleaming new ovens, this is definitely a very chic addition to our favourite mini-plaza in the … [Read more...]

Review: Popina by Lynrace

7th November 2023 by Chiara Nunzet Leave a Comment AD - Invite, Blog, New Restaurants, NewsCENTRAL OXFORD/ INDEPENDENTS/ Oxford/ OXFORDSHIRE/ REVIEW/ WINEBAR

As soon as you step inside Popina you know you're somewhere a little special. Popina is dimly lit, with gorgeous booths, quirky art, and cosy romantic corners - perfect for date night or a catch-up with pals. I met two friends here for a well-overdue catch-up over a bottle of wine and the vibe was spot on. As you'd expect for a wine bar, the wine list is extensive but not … [Read more...]