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: a magical night at the Randolph Hotel by Graduate
Firstly, no I can't believe how lucky I was to be invited to such a gorgeous place for the night, and to eat three different meals there?! SUCH a bloody treat and I can't wait to tell you all about it! We arrived on a rainy Saturday afternoon, very happy to escape the drizzle into such a beautifully manicured building. We were warmly welcomed by smiley staff, who took … [Read more...]
Nicola’s Top Three: desserts at Brasserie Blanc
Introducing Bitten’s newest mini-series: ‘Nicola’s Top 3!’ 'Nicola’s Top Three' is as straightforward as it sounds- you will get a little insight into some of my favourite things within the Oxford world of food and drink. To kick off this series, I will be sharing my top three fave desserts from Brasserie Blanc, Oxford. Brasserie Blanc is possibly my favourite … [Read more...]
Review: Popina by Lynrace
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...]
Hot choc in Ox: a mission to try them all
Before we begin, this is by no means a ranked from best to worst 'top hot chocolates of Oxford' style article. This is merely me trying lots of hot chocs across the city (a true hardship but I took one for the team) and gathering my thoughts - serious stuff hot chocolate, and as the most indecisive person on the planet (classic Libra) I'm not ready to rank them all just yet. … [Read more...]