Having returned from Leeds in July where I went to a veggie Indian restaurant which I loved so much, I was sad that there was nowhere similar in Oxford where I could relish in meat-free Indian dishes. Thankfully, my wishes were answered quickly with Namaste Village opening up their newest restaurant right by Oxford Castle only a few weeks later. Offering bold flavours from … [Read more...]
Knead Bakery: Pastry and Coffee Date
Did Knead Bakery win me over with their pastries? Yes. Will I ever order something other than my current favourite one? Unlikely, but it's good to have hope. Knead Bakery landed in Oxford in late June, and it is safe to say that I had to go back after attending the opening. I decided to drop in for a coffee and pastry to treat myself mid-week, and Moose and Chiara joined … [Read more...]
Moon Coffee, Witney
In the same spot where the much-loved vegan café Eden once resided, a new restaurant has emerged after the site sat empty for quite a while. Moon Coffee brings the flavours of the Levant to Witney, serving up delicious Syrian cuisine. After a Bitten follower recommended it and with a stream of glowing five-star reviews on Google, we decided it was time to check it out. It … [Read more...]
Review: Dinner and a stay at The Bat and Ball
I was kindly invited to The Bat & Ball in Cuddesdon – the sister pub to The Lamb Inn at Little Milton – for dinner and an overnight stay. A Thursday evening in July, sunny skies, warm breeze, and a pub with good but chilled energy. It struck the right balance of relaxed yet polished, with interiors that feel thoughtfully curated but not overly styled. Think fresh, open, … [Read more...]
The Plough, Shiplake
After recently doing a review at The Three Tuns in Henley, it wasn’t long before we got invited to head out that way again. It’s a good hour’s drive for us, but having had such a great experience before and with it being the perfect weather for an evening ride, we took the rather scenic country roads to Shiplake, just outside of Henley. The Plough sits in a dip in the road, … [Read more...]
