It might seem an unexpected move for Oxford Brunch Bar to offer an evening tapas menu, but after a quick chat with the incredibly friendly staff it all seems to make sense. With a prime spot on George Street, directly opposite a theatre full of potential diners looking for a quick bite, why would they close early in the evening? Plus, head chef Juan assures us, there are … [Read more...]
Review: Grounded Kitchen
New Sticky Rice Menu Having only ordered from Grounded Kitchen once before on Deliveroo, I was keen to dine in and test out their new sticky rice menu. Located in Headington, Grounded Kitchen serves up Korean and Asian inspired food that is fresh and tasty. The latest addition to their creative menu is their ‘Sticky Rice’ options. Unfortunately, when we got … [Read more...]
Review: Malmaison Oxford
Have you ever dined in a converted prison? Malmaison behind the Oxford Castle allows diners to enjoy award-winning meals in what used to be fully functioning Victorian prison. Closed down in 1996 and reopened as a hotel 20 years ago, Malmaison has kept some of the history whilst giving the place a much-needed modern makeover. Though it is as a guest of the hotel that you … [Read more...]
Patisserie Box, Circencester
Tucked away in the doorway of Bishop's Walk in Cirencester, a charming new cake hatch is quietly making waves in the world of French patisserie. Xavier Pelloux and his wife Bee have been sharing their exquisite creations with wholesale customers since 2016, but two weeks ago, they opened their very first shop – and if our visit is anything to go by, it won’t be the … [Read more...]
Review: Ramen Korner
A good bowl of ramen can turn your whole day around. In Oxford there is one ramen joint that has a queue outside the entrance every night – a sure sign that good things await through its doors. Ramen Kulture has been an Oxford noodle hotspot, with people flocking to the hole-in-the-wall restaurant for their soupy fix. With queues forming even on the coldest evenings, it was … [Read more...]
