I've wandered past Gusto many times and always been a fan of its vibe (they've got a strong amount of fairy lights) but I've never managed to stop by. So, I was very pleased to take up their invitation of trying the new 'Comeback Tour' menu. The staff were immediately super friendly and very helpful, which was great as we definitely needed support narrowing down our … [Read more...]
Behind the Scenes with Nicola: Il Botanico
Yes, I do talk about Il Botanico quite a lot, so you can imagine how thrilled I was to have the chance to meet one of the owners and learn more about the café! Not only did I get to experience making my current favourite thick hot chocolate, I also got a mini cannoli & bombolone workshop which was the perfect way to spend my Saturday morning! Seeing the hot chocolate … [Read more...]
Review: La Smorfia
I feel like everyone and their dog has been raving about La Smorfia's pizza lately, so when I was invited along to try their Neapolitan - inspired food, I was buzzing! Not only because Italian food is the best in general, but my family is from Sorrento (not far from Naples) and I've been desperate for a taste of home for a while. I also haven't ventured over to Cowley for … [Read more...]
Review: Il Botanico, St Aldates
I found a little piece of Italy in Oxford and all I can say is, buonissimo! I fell in love with Italy years back from the moment I stepped foot in Rome, and a lot of that love comes from the incredible food that Italians have created. From pasta to arancini to pancetta, what is there not to love about Italian cuisine? Anyway, let’s move on from my Italy … [Read more...]
Il Corno in the Covered Market: launch night
It was an absolute treat to be invited to the opening of Il Corno in the Covered Market! The business is named after a traditional Neapolitan amulet that is said to bring good luck, and the shop has been painted to match the corno's vibrant red colour. With striking black décor and gleaming new ovens, this is definitely a very chic addition to our favourite mini-plaza in the … [Read more...]
