With a name like Tender Coconut, you would imagine a warm and inviting atmosphere with nourishing food and that is exactly what the newly opened South Indian restaurant on Cowley Road offers. Painted in bright orange, this low building is hard to miss. The interiors match the energy of the outside with large painted murals covering the wall, filling the room with a … [Read more...]
Review: Permit Room by Dishoom
Permit Room was arguably the most eagerly awaited restaurant opening in Oxford last year. With a 4.9-star rating on Google and a constant buzz of diners, it’s clear that it has more than lived up to the hype. Unlike other Dishoom restaurants, where the kitchen takes centre stage, The Permit Rooms is designed around the bar, making it the focal point of the space. … [Read more...]
The Randolph reimagined – Oxford’s grand hotel hosts one hell of a launch
The Randolph, taken over by Graduate Hotels, has had an entire, almost two year long, makeover. To celebrate Oxford's grand hotel reopening, and the restaurant reopening as 'The Alice', the venue held a fantastical launch event. Bitten were given an opportunity to test out the facilities with an invitation to afternoon tea, the launch party, and overnight stay followed by … [Read more...]
Box Bars, Bicester: Delivery Review
Box Bars is an independent company that, pre-Covid, was a portable bar available for events. Post-Covid, owner Heather has adapted brilliantly with cocktail delivery. Quite literally a bar in a box! I went with the ‘Gin tasting’ box (£20) and was able to choose a flavour theme from fruity, non-fruity, or best of both. After reading the descriptions I was torn, but chose … [Read more...]
Review: Tapas & Cocktails at The Lighthouse
The Lighthouse has been a number of things over the years. Some may remember it as The Duke's Cut, most will recall it as Rosie O'Grady's. You know, the one by the open air car park on Park End Street. I'll start off by saying, I didn't have high expectations. Given I make it my job to find the best places to eat, I can mostly avoid average or below par food. I'd eaten at … [Read more...]
