An invite to review Knead Bakery Oxford's new brunch menu meant 2026 was off to a strong start. I've been obsessed with their pastries since they arrived in town earlier in 2025, often unable to walk past without treating myself to a pain au chocolat (award-winning, may I add), or an iced chocolate in the summer. So to hear they were bringing the brunch menu to Oxford was … [Read more...]
News: Tap Social Set to Open New All-Day Venue at Milton Park in Spring 2026
Big news brewing from Tap Social: the team is opening a brand-new venue in Spring 2026, right in the heart of Milton Park in Didcot. It will sit within Signal Yard, the park's newly redeveloped amenities hub, where the existing buildings have been cleverly reworked to create a fresh, sustainable space. This spot will bring together everything people already love about … [Read more...]
Bitten’s 2025 Christmas Guide!
Where did 2025 go? No, we don't know either. Christmas shopping? WHAT, ALREADY?! I know, it feels wrong, but yes it's time, and we're here to help you with some gift and celebration inspo so you don't just order everything off Amazon last minute (Bezos doesn't need your dosh, the lovely Oxford businesses do!) From gift, voucher, and experience ideas, to top spots for a … [Read more...]
Summer round-up with Nicola
Anyone else miss summer already? As summer officially comes to an end, I thought I would take you through some of my eats and drinks from the last few months, which could inspire you to start putting together your summer 2026 list! Tiramisu Gelato- Swoon If you are a tiramisu lover like I am, you can't go wrong with the tiramisu gelato from Swoon. My general issue … [Read more...]
Review: The Yard, Cowley
One of my favourite low-key evenings out involves meeting friends at the cinema and grabbing a meal together beforehand. Easy, right? Yes, though there’s an art to choosing a dinner spot where you can enjoy good food and still make it to the film on time. I’ve started to think of this as the quick-quality-quotient (or Q3) and have therefore decided to use it as a measure to … [Read more...]
