The Alphonso mango is only available for a few weeks between May and June, and Permit Room make the most of this every year. With just one week left to try the special Mango Kheer dessert (ending 7th June) here's a round up of a recent meal at one of our fave spots in Oxford. Dishoom and Permit Room celebrate this mango era every year by showcasing their dishes featuring … [Read more...]
News: Victor’s Summer rooftop
With the arrival of summer comes longer days, hayfever and crowded pub gardens. A warm sunny day causes everyone to flock to their nearest watering hole for a pint outside. But at Victor's in Westgate roof, you can enjoy a drink outside, come rain or shine. Their Secret Rooftop is now open, covered in florals and wooden beams with views of Oxford's spires, it can … [Read more...]
Treadwell Restaurant x Rosemary Shrager
There’s comfort food… and then there’s Rosemary Shrager comfort food. Rich, nostalgic, slightly indulgent - and exactly what you want from a guest chef takeover like this. Treadwell at The Store continues its guest chef series (following Sabrina Gidda earlier this year), with Rosemary Shrager stepping in to serve up a menu of British classics. A couple of nice touches to … [Read more...]
Dirty Bones, Oxford
We’ve got a big thing for rotisserie chicken, is there anything better? So when we saw Dirty Bones was launching one, it immediately went on the list. Then they dropped into our DMs and, honestly, it felt like all our dreams had come true. The chicken is spit-roasted after being brined in koji and spices, then carved up and served on a hot silver plate at the table. We … [Read more...]
Taberu
I hadn't managed to get to Taberu before it refurbished last year, so it was top of my list to visit once it had re-opened. We dashed in one evening through the pouring rain and found a little oasis of excellent food and friendly service. We weren't in the mood for alcohol and our eyes were caught by the genmaicha, described on the menu as 'green tea with toasted brown … [Read more...]
