"Six by Nico" has finally arrived in Oxford and has just opened atop the Westgate centre. It is famed for its rotating 6 course tasting menus and this is its seventeenth outlet nationwide, branching out steadily from its Glaswegian roots since 2017. Its expansion has been self-financed by founder and driving force Nico Simeone, who has come a long way from the Glasgow family … [Read more...]
Review: Oxford Blue
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
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
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
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...]