Tucked away on the lower ground floor of Westgate, Shoryu Oxford City brings a slice of Tokyo to central Oxford. Part of a small but growing chain with around ten branches across London, Oxford, and Manchester, Shoryu has built a reputation for hearty bowls of ramen and comforting Japanese classics. We were invited to try their new special, Jiro Ramen (£23.00), a dish that’s … [Read more...]
Review: Treadwell at The Store Hotel
We started our evening with drinks on the rooftop bar. It was the day the weather properly snapped cold, so we were slightly worried, but Treadwell’s enclosed winter bar was a dream: warm, cosy, and effortlessly chic. The interiors strike that perfect balance between elegant and relaxed, and the staff couldn’t have been friendlier. They talked us through the cocktail list, … [Read more...]
Half-hour lunches in Oxford (episode 2)
We're back with another round of places to grab a quick lunch in town - perfect if you've only got 30 minutes between meetings, or if you just need something to perk you up after a busy morning of very early Christmas shopping. Don't miss our first article for some other options as well! Georgina's Blink and you'll miss the entrance to this spot in the Covered Market. … [Read more...]
Review: Beefy Boys, Westgate, Oxford
You’d probably need to be living under a rock to have missed the news: Beefy Boys have arrived at the Westgate. The buzz started before the official launch, and by the time they opened, word was already spreading fast. Naturally, we couldn’t wait to check it out for ourselves. We’re big fans of a burger, especially a smashed one, and these guys have the credentials to back … [Read more...]
Review: Chez Mal, Malmaison
As the nights draw in and the leaves turn golden, I start to crave those cosy nights with comforting dishes. Hearty, rich, indulgent and warming - autumn flavours are some of my favourites, pair that with a converted dungeon turned elegant bistro and you have the perfect autumnal dining experience. Chez Mal at the Malmaison Hotel sits at the basement of what used to be … [Read more...]
