Despite often wandering the streets of East Oxford in the search of food, it had been a while since I'd been to Cuttlefish. It catches my eye every time I cycle past (I'm easily lured by fairy lights), so we popped in on a Thursday night as a little treat. We started with a classic bowl of steamed mussels to share ( £9.95 for 400g or £15.95 for 800g). We opted for … [Read more...]
Review: Chez Mal, Malmaison
As the nights draw in and the leaves turn golden, I start to crave those cosy nights with comforting dishes. Hearty, rich, indulgent and warming - autumn flavours are some of my favourites, pair that with a converted dungeon turned elegant bistro and you have the perfect autumnal dining experience. Chez Mal at the Malmaison Hotel sits at the basement of what used to be … [Read more...]
Curry Night at Permit Room, Oxford
Can't stop, won't stop talking about Permit Room! Ever since Permit Room landed in Oxford, I have been a huge fan. I always felt that the Oxford food scene was lacking a good Indian restaurant, so Permit Room fit right in. The low-level lighting vibe at Permit Room sets a nice atmosphere, but it is not the best for a foodie trying to get some photos- it does have its own … [Read more...]
Summer round-up with Nicola
Anyone else miss summer already? As summer officially comes to an end, I thought I would take you through some of my eats and drinks from the last few months, which could inspire you to start putting together your summer 2026 list! Tiramisu Gelato- Swoon If you are a tiramisu lover like I am, you can't go wrong with the tiramisu gelato from Swoon. My general issue … [Read more...]
The Corner House, Eynsham
When we lived in SE London, just around the corner was a pub-restaurant called Babette. It’s no longer there, but we fell in love with the concept and kept going back. The Corner House in Eynsham feels like it hits many of the same notes. The Corner House doesn’t have extensive opening hours, but it does host the occasional evening pop-up. On arrival it feels Parisian chic: … [Read more...]
