Tucked away in the doorway of Bishop's Walk in Cirencester, a charming new cake hatch is quietly making waves in the world of French patisserie. Xavier Pelloux and his wife Bee have been sharing their exquisite creations with wholesale customers since 2016, but two weeks ago, they opened their very first shop – and if our visit is anything to go by, it won’t be the … [Read more...]
Review: The Crab and Boar Chieveley
As part of our quest to highlight potential foodie trips into south Oxfordshire, the Crab & Boar is a well known hostelry with rooms, now owned by Butcombe Brewery. It's situated in the picturesque gallops country of West Berkshire and located just off the A34 near the M4 and Chieveley & Newbury. There are 14 beautifully appointed bedrooms and it's very dog friendly. … [Read more...]
Review: Worton Kitchen Garden
As a relative newbie to the Oxford area, I heard about Worton Kitchen Garden for the first time a few weeks ago. I immediately added it to my 'must visit' list, so it felt like fate when they sent through an invitation to their supper club. My friend and I arrived in a slight panic as we'd got lost in the many buildings of the Worton Estate and were running a bit behind … [Read more...]
Review: The Sun Inn
If you fancy a trip out to the Cotswolds near Soho Farmhouse, Banbury and Chipping Norton, Hook Norton is a charming village with dark limestone cottages, rolling landscapes and fine dog walking. At the village's heart stands the historic family-owned Hook Norton Brewery dating back to 1849. It retains its Victorian tower and traditional brewing methods, producing … [Read more...]
The Black Horse, Salford
The Black Horse is located in the pretty Cotswold Village of Salford, just outside Chipping Norton, and radiates cozy charm. From the moment you step through the wooden doors into the candlelit dining room, warmed by an open log fire, this pub exudes a relaxed atmosphere. For our starter, we ordered the tempura tiger prawns (£10) served with sweet chili sauce from the … [Read more...]
