Steak-based date night: if it isn’t already a thing, I’m going to make it one. To launch this initiative, I decided to celebrate a recent anniversary at the Porterhouse Grill, which – as the name suggests – is basically all about steak. Tucked inside a former Edwardian pub on a side street just off the Botley Road, it’s only a couple of minutes from the train station. It … [Read more...]
Review: Six By Nico return of ‘The Chippie’
Returning to Six by Nico for their “Chippie” menu (which was back for a limited period, other favourites will also return) felt a bit like coming back to your favourite series -familiar structure, new plot twists. Having visited during the “Six wonders of the world” menu a few months back, I was curious to see how this latest theme would deliver, and while the evening had a few … [Read more...]
Review: Six Wonders of the World Menu @ Six By Nico
As an international private tutor, I have done a fair amount of travelling - and good eating! From the best family chefs from Italy, Turkey and India, to top restaurants in Dubai, Monaco, Hawaii, Kenya, California and Beijing, I have eaten around the world. So walking into the Six wonders of the world menu at Six by Nico to try their latest tasting menu, I wondered how good it … [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...]
Not planned Valentine’s Day yet? We got you!
It comes around too quickly every year, and so many of us are stuck having not planned anything, or simply forgotten (oops..) Well, if this is you, we're here to help you style it out and make some good last min plans. Whether it's for a partner, galentine's, palentine's - whatever type of love you're looking to celebrate, doing it with some lovely food and drink is the only … [Read more...]
