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...]
Review: Matcha Masterclass at Tiny teahouse
Tiny Tea House sits quietly on Magdalen Road, tucked next to the yoga studio, but step inside and it feels like entering a little pocket of calm - warm, welcoming, and full of that lovely East Oxford community spirit. I've only ever had matcha once before, and honestly? It tasted like grassy milk to me. So I was really intrigued to go back to the roots of how matcha is … [Read more...]
Review: Bigfoot
Now that we are fully into autumn, the leaves have turned, the pumpkins have been carved, you may be missing the long summer evenings and relaxed vibes that warm nights can bring. In particular, an establishment I am always sad to see go when autumn rolls in is the Medley in Port Meadow. Open only in summer, it offers great food and drinks, in a laidback atmosphere on the banks … [Read more...]