This review compiles my notes from several visits to El Rincón; you can decide whether it’s because I’m thorough, greedy, or both. Imagine sitting in a quiet courtyard sipping wine, eating tapas, and savouring a fragrant paella at a leisurely meal. This is what we all deserve, and luckily, it’s not just a dream; there’s a little corner of Spain in Summertown serving up this … [Read more...]
The Oxford Kitchen Re-Opens as 215 Kitchen & Drinks – What to Expect
Earlier this week I caught up with Paul Welburn, Executive Chef at 215 Kitchen & Drinks, which was recently awarded it's first Michelin star and 3 AA Rosettes as The Oxford Kitchen. Straight after receiving such grand accolades seems an odd time to re-brand, but then we're not in usual times! So with 215 sharing quotes online like "food that tastes as good as it looks, … [Read more...]
Review: The Standard
I popped into The Standard in Jericho for a quick Saturday lunch recently, to see if I could banish some of my January blues. It’s a local institution serving Bangladeshi and South Asian food and has been run by the same family since 1972. I’m a regular and have enjoyed lots of good meals there, so felt it high time for a Bitten review. I’m pleased to say it didn’t … [Read more...]
Review: The Rabbit Hole
Appropriately for a bar named after a mysterious entrance to a magical land, The Rabbit Hole is tucked behind an enticing yellow door, hidden away down one of North Oxford's more unassuming and picturesque streets, and appeared as if by magic. Okay, maybe it wasn't magical, but if there was any big fanfare about this little independent neighbourhood bar's opening then it … [Read more...]
Pompette Autumn Preview: in pictures
Pompette opened its doors recently for a bunch of bloggers, Instagrammers and local foodies for a special Autumn tasting event, featuring dishes from their bar menu and à la carte menu. The restaurant, which is about to hit its 1st birthday, opened on the site of Portabello in Summertown. It's the first Oxfordshire restaurant for Pascal Wiedmann and his wife Laura, who moved … [Read more...]