Spending a day with The Oxford Collection means stepping through three distinct dining personalities - from the contemporary flair of Gees, to the elegance of the Old Parsonage, and finally, the lively charm of Quod. Across the day, we moved from leisurely lunches to cocktails, afternoon tea, a walking tour of Oxford, and finally, dinner. Gees61-63 Banbury Rd, Park Town, … [Read more...]
Half-hour lunches in Oxford
Oxford has no shortage of great food options, but it can be tricky to know where to turn if you've only got a short break in the middle of your working day. So, we're working our way around town to suggest some places where you can great a great lunch in about 30 minutes. Damascus Rose Kitchen This joyful Middle Eastern café is often packed, but if you can nab a table … [Read more...]
Review: Oxford Dogs
You might have noticed over the last year that the covered market has seen some changes and updates, the latest of which has brought a slice of the USA to our Victorian market. Oxford Dogs serves classic American-style hot dogs, which you can pair with one of their flavoured milkshakes. Perfect for a lunch-time treat or to grab after work, you can choose from a few … [Read more...]
Permit Room specials!
Permit Room Oxford has been popping since it opened last year, and I'm here to give you the low down on a few special menu items and offers they've recently launched. Firstly - the Mirror Margarita The clearest and purest cocktail I think I've ever had? It looked like just a glass of ice and water, but was actually a jackfruit and toasted basmati mirror margarita. … [Read more...]
Review: A Taste of China (Covered Market)
Lunchtime in the Covered Market. We have many tempting options these days (hurray!), but there are some days when only home-made noodles will feed my hunger. That’s when I stop by a Taste of China.This tiny, family-run business is on the Market Street side, next to one of the entrances. It could more accurately be called a taste of Shaanxi, which is the province in the middle … [Read more...]
