Lula's Ethiopian restaurant by the train station has quickly become an Oxford staple, offering traditional injera dishes with a delicious assortment of veggie and meat stews to mop up with the salty, tangy wrap-like bread. Starting off as a stall in Gloucester Green market, Lula's has now been a restaurant on Park End Street for roughly three years, and this year they opened … [Read more...]
Dessert Diaries with Nicola: Brownies and Coffee
As I continue to live up to being the designated sweet treat/dessert expert among the Bitten crew, it was about time that I brought 'Dessert Diaries' back. I discovered Monkey Puzzle towards the end of last year after a friend recommended it, and have made several trips back since. It's a bit of a hidden gem on the Thame high street, if you ask me. I love seeing the … [Read more...]
Bitten’s 2025 Christmas Guide!
Where did 2025 go? No, we don't know either. Christmas shopping? WHAT, ALREADY?! I know, it feels wrong, but yes it's time, and we're here to help you with some gift and celebration inspo so you don't just order everything off Amazon last minute (Bezos doesn't need your dosh, the lovely Oxford businesses do!) From gift, voucher, and experience ideas, to top spots for a … [Read more...]
Review: The Prince of Wales, Iffley
We were invited to try the autumn menu at The Prince, Iffley Village - and honestly, it’s mad it’s taken me this long to go, given I live about five minutes away. I walk past it all the time on dog walks, so finding out it’s dog-friendly was all the excuse I needed. Charlie, Moose, and I headed over there on a recent Friday night. It was absolutely pouring down, … [Read more...]
Review: The Nut Tree Inn
On a grey Saturday afternoon, we escaped the drizzle and headed to The Nut Tree Inn, a Michelin-starred pub tucked away in Oxfordshire. for their lunch tasting menu (£95pp, dinner is £115pp, with wine pairings available at £65). It promised six or seven courses (depending on whether you opt for the cheese board), but we decided to skip the cheese this time, wisely, as it turned … [Read more...]