Tucked away in East Oxford cafe is a food business with a big plan. The Oxford Project launched last year, an offspring off lockdown made possible with help from the Innovate UK grant. Their aim? To connect local entrepreneurs from all sectors with hireable, professional spaces. If you’ve ever searched for a venue space in Oxford you’ll know it’s hard to uncover them all. … [Read more...]
World Chocolate Day: where to satisfy your sweet tooth…
If you didn’t already know, there's a dedicated day in the calendar celebrating the best sweet treat - it's World Chocolate Day! Pinpointing the date chocolate was introduced to Europe in 1550, July 7th marks the start of true happiness in food-form. Including bespoke chocolates, dairy-free alternatives and the most boujee bars in town, we may surprise you with the number of … [Read more...]
Review: Lussmanns Takeaway Service
You might remember that at the beginning of lockdown I was lucky enough to visit Lussmanns. It was their press night. The restaurant was just opening. The date on that review is 7th March. So, yes. Everything went to hell very shortly afterwards. And the lovely new restaurant had to close. But I have thought back, often, to how much I enjoyed that evening and how good the food … [Read more...]
Skogen Kitchen launches ‘bake at home’ Scandinavian buns
Many local food venues have adapted over the last few months, as we've seen with so many offering delivery and takeaway. Some have also launched new offerings, like these 'bake at home' Scandinavian buns by Skogen Kitchen on King Edward Street. Scandi cafe, Skogen, has already developed a reputation for its delicious buns, available in a variety of flavours in boxes of 4 … [Read more...]
Tried & Tested: DIY Burger Kits from Dodo Pub Co
Burgers can be anything from distinctly underwhelming, to utterly pleasurable. Personally, they're not my favourite food to eat, but if I find one good enough, I make an exception. The Dodo Pub Co has historically produced one of those exceptions - since back in early 2014 when I recommended their Angry Texan burger on my old blog. When I do eat a burger, I like it with … [Read more...]
