KNEAD Bakery officially opens the doors to its brand new High Street home today. Taking over the former Hobbs site, the shiny new Oxford store is the fourth opening for the Gloucestershire-born bakery brand (you may know them from Tetbury, Cirencester or Elkstone) and their first venture into Oxfordshire. We popped along to the media soft launch yesterday, where the team … [Read more...]
Review: Il Botanico, St Aldates
I found a little piece of Italy in Oxford and all I can say is, buonissimo! I fell in love with Italy years back from the moment I stepped foot in Rome, and a lot of that love comes from the incredible food that Italians have created. From pasta to arancini to pancetta, what is there not to love about Italian cuisine? Anyway, let’s move on from my Italy … [Read more...]
Tried & Tested: Jericho Coffee Traders Coffee Enthusiast Experience
The team at Jericho Coffee Traders reached out to see if we'd like to try their Coffee Enthusiast Experience. Jericho Coffee Traders (JCT), located both on Osney Mead and on the High Street in Oxford are already known to many for their delicious coffee and their delicious Saturday doughnuts! Now, they’re branching out into coffee courses... Held on a Sunday … [Read more...]
10 Great Coffee Shops Outside the Ring Road
I have recently moved out of the city into rural Oxfordshire. Being a regular frequenter of Oxford's (currently excellent) mix of coffee shops, it begged the question of where I take my crew for our Saturday morning caffeination. I thought I’d make a feature of my search, we’ve really enjoyed the variety and challenge of finding these different places. This list is … [Read more...]
George Street Social, Oxford: Review
George Street Social opened it's doors at the beginning of February in the old Java & Co Coffee shop on the corner of George Street (obviously!) and New Inn Hall Street. They'd utilised the power of social media in the weeks prior to opening, and I was quite excited about the prospect of another good coffee bar in the centre of town - Oxford really is becoming a coffee … [Read more...]
