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: Spiced Roots, Cowley Road
Spiced Roots has been voted the UK’s number one Caribbean restaurant, received many accolades, and lucky for us, is situated right on Cowley Road in Oxford. It comes as no surprise to me after eating here that when you search for Spiced Roots, words like "Best meal of the year" and "Impossible to beat" come up. Spiced Roots has been going for nine years - an impressive … [Read more...]
New Wave Brasserie and Bar, Lechlade
After asking Instagram for some inspiration for a spontaneous Saturday dinner date, New Wave Brasserie came up several times and fortunately for us, they had a late table available. New Wave serves only the finest-quality fresh fish and shellfish, mainly sourced from Cornwall, Devon and Scotland, and all their seafood is responsibly sourced. We’ve known about New Wave … [Read more...]
Bitten Streets: North Parade
For our latest Bitten Streets instalment, let’s talk about the tiny-but-mighty North Parade. I see it as a little pedestrian haven north of the city centre and south of Summertown. It’s a foodie oasis in a residential area just off the Banbury Road. Like our other favourite streets, it offers a choice of the things you really need: coffee, cakes, drinks, dining, and … [Read more...]
Review: Tender Coconut, Cowley Road
With a name like Tender Coconut, you would imagine a warm and inviting atmosphere with nourishing food and that is exactly what the newly opened South Indian restaurant on Cowley Road offers. Painted in bright orange, this low building is hard to miss. The interiors match the energy of the outside with large painted murals covering the wall, filling the room with a … [Read more...]
