Review: Kibou

21st August 2024 by Chiara Nunzet Leave a Comment AD - Invite, Blog, New Restaurants, NewsCENTRAL OXFORD/ JERICHO/ Oxford/ restaurant/ REVIEW/ SUSHI

I don't think Oxford has enough sushi spots, so when I heard the rumours that Kibou was coming to town, it's safe to say I was excited. I absolutely adore sushi and ramen, so a place doing both (plus more!) is the dream. Bitten were very kindly invited to try out the new spot, sitting right in the middle of Little Clarendon Street. Read on to hear my … [Read more...]

Review: Brunch at The Rickety Press

29th January 2024 by Chiara Nunzet Leave a Comment AD - Invite, Blog, NewsBRUNCH/ CENTRAL OXFORD/ INDEPENDENTS/ JERICHO/ Oxford/ restaurant/ REVIEW

I'm sure you'll all already be well-versed in the beauty that is the Dodo Pub group. Great pizzas, burgers and beers dotted around Oxford. If you don't know - get to know! Well, our beloved Dodo pubs have expanded their menu and it now includes BRUNCH! Hooray! That's right baby, basic bitches unite - there's a new place to brunch. Though this place is far from basic, the … [Read more...]

Review: Brasserie Blanc

19th December 2023 by Rob Rees 2 Comments AD - Invite, Blog, NewsCENTRAL OXFORD/ FRENCH/ JERICHO/ Oxford/ OXFORDSHIRE/ restaurant/ REVIEW

Let's dive into the world of Brasserie Blanc Walton Street, slap bang in the middle of Jericho, and the fascinating culinary journey of Raymond Blanc and his burgeoning Heartwood group of affordable fine eateries. Brasserie Blanc offers a delicious but mainstream take on French food but now in a refreshed, stylish bohemian setting. Once a lively pub, it's recently been … [Read more...]

Review: Wilding’s Truffle and Barolo evening

18th December 2023 by Chiara Nunzet Leave a Comment AD - Invite, Blog, NewsCENTRAL OXFORD/ INDEPENDENTS/ JERICHO/ Oxford/ OXFORDSHIRE/ restaurant/ REVIEW/ WINE

A night of truffle-inspired dishes and Barolo wine? I know, sounds terrible doesn't it? Well, I took one for the team and went along. 5 courses with wine pairings and a gorgeous atmosphere, the perfect way to spend a Wednesday evening I reckon? We were welcomed with a gorgeous glass of bubbly - 1701 Franciacorta Brut DOCG, NV, which was a lovely touch as we were drawing … [Read more...]

Review: Giggling Squid

16th March 2023 by Chiara Nunzet Leave a Comment AD - Gifted, AD - Invite, Blog, NewsCENTRAL OXFORD/ JERICHO/ Oxford/ OXFORDSHIRE/ restaurant/ REVIEW

Giggling Squid, Jericho, kindly invited Bitten to try out their new menu recently and here's how it went. First impressions, the decor is so lovely, super colourful and bright, with very friendly and warm staff to match. The restaurant is actually much bigger than it looks from the outside and would be good for a big group booking or celebration. To start, we split the … [Read more...]