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: Namaste Village Christmas Menu
Ever wanted a festive curry during the Christmas period instead of the 7th portion of Brussel sprouts you have had to suffer through? At Namaste Village by Oxford Castle, you can. They have launched a Christmas menu featuring all of their bold and classic flavours with an elevated festive twist. It is the perfect combo during these dark and cold evenings. Having only opened … [Read more...]
Review: A Gatineau Christmas
It's December, and the festive season is in full swing at Gatineau, my favourite French bakery in Oxford. Yes, they still have their delicious baguettes, croissants, and tarts, but now the shop is jammed with holiday treats, from little chocolate Christmas trees to sourdough mince pie bread, to luscious individual mince pies. And best of all, it's time for the … [Read more...]
Review: The Greyhound Inn, Letcombe Regis
There are some pubs that just feel right the moment you walk in, and The Greyhound is one of them. We arrived to a warm welcome from the team, a gentle Saturday buzz, and the kind of cosy, fire-lit atmosphere that instantly softens the shoulders. Most tables were full, the rooms varied and characterful, and the whole place hummed with that relaxed, lived-in … [Read more...]
Review: Part & Parcel Roast Dinner
Hats off to the Dodo Pub chain, which just keeps on giving. From their Burger Monday nights (burger and fries for £7.99) to their Rotisserie Chicken Wednesdays, and now their newly launched Sunday Roast menu, they’re the kind of neighbourhood pub that just gets it right. We went along to try it, and they’ve absolutely smashed it. They’ve kept things intentionally … [Read more...]
