It's been a while since I did one of these, and for the big comeback (a bit dramatic, I know), it felt fitting that it should be centered around dessert. 2024 has been an incredible foodie year and I am so grateful. I have literally had some of the best desserts this year and while the official top spot goes to a dessert I devoured on holiday, this piece is focused on Oxford … [Read more...]
Oxmas 2024 – Festive treats and presents await!
It's officially that time of year when we come out with the Bitten Christmas Guide 😊 We have some brilliant venues to showcase this year, whether you're looking for where to have a real festive feast or just needing some gift ideas. This year we've also added some 'Bitten Crew' favourites - spots the team are eyeing up to visit or buy from over the festive … [Read more...]
Liz’s ‘Best Croissants of Oxford’
I love croissants for their flaky, buttery magic. For me, the unadorned croissant is an absolute classic. Some people think they are boring – gasp! I cannot agree with you. We are lucky enough to have a top-quality supply in Oxford. Considering that even in France it’s estimated that more than three-quarters of all croissants are factory-produced, this is a pretty good … [Read more...]
Review: Six By Nico
I've been eyeing up the menus at Six since it arrived on the top of Westgate a few months ago. The recent Istanbul-themed offering had definitely stood out to me, so we were very excited to drop by the other week and give it a go! We kicked off with a couple of aperitifs. My 'Istanbul Mule' was a delicious mix of flavours, and actually quite tart from the triple hit of … [Read more...]
Behind The Scenes: Il Corno
With so many brilliant independent businesses popping up in and around Oxford, it only feels right to kickstart another 'behind the scenes' interview series, where the Bitten team chat to different foodie biz owners and find out about what inspired them, the story behind their businesses, and what's next for them! Il Corno, sitting in the Covered Market between Gulp … [Read more...]
