There’s comfort food… and then there’s Rosemary Shrager comfort food. Rich, nostalgic, slightly indulgent - and exactly what you want from a guest chef takeover like this. Treadwell at The Store continues its guest chef series (following Sabrina Gidda earlier this year), with Rosemary Shrager stepping in to serve up a menu of British classics. A couple of nice touches to … [Read more...]
Review: Oxford Belfry Hotel and Spa
If you are looking for that elusive sweet spot between 'country house charm' and 'modern spa luxury,' The Oxford Belfry Hotel and Spa hits the mark perfectly. I can't explain how much of a treat this was and how grateful I am to have been able to enjoy a night's stay. The fact that it was a warm, sunny day only made it even better (especially for the content). Surrounded by … [Read more...]
Kings Head, Cirencester
The Kings Head is part of the Honeycomb Houses collection, which includes The Porch House, The Nags Head and The Frogmill among others. It is a fairly large hotel with more than 60 rooms set across several floors, offering a range of room types. The feature rooms, located in the Georgian part of the building, really steal the show. These front-facing, elegantly styled rooms … [Read more...]
Treadwell Restaurant x Chef Sabrina Gidda
There's something about a tasting menu that just hits different - especially when it comes with a guest chef takeover. Treadwell within The Store is starting a chef take over series, kicking off with Sabrina Gidda plating up on the 13th and 14th Feb, and Nicola and I were kindly invited to go along on the Friday night sitting. The menu is £95pp (which I believe will be … [Read more...]
Review: The Oxford Collection: Christmas Edition
Myself and Nicola were kindly invited to join a group of writers and influencers, as well as some of the OC team, for a special festive dining experience at Quod. We walked through the buzzing main room of Quod, greeted by gorgeous twinkly lights, the clink of glasses, and that unmistakable festive feeling. We were led to the private dining room, the Red Room - which was … [Read more...]
