I was invited to sample Wagamama's vegan answer to fish and chips - a special limited edition item for Veganuary. I also tried a few of their vegan sides. 50% of Wagamama’s regular menu is plant-based so there’s lots to choose from! We started out with the edamame beans (always amazing and a big hit with my toddler daughter, who came along for the ride). Next, we … [Read more...]
Ethical Eats: The Handlebar Cafe
Another eatery in Oxford taking exceptional strides towards becoming more eco-conscious is The Handle Bar. Celine, the owner, has worked in the hospitality industry for upwards of twenty years. She was helping start and manage other restaurants before she was approached to do some pop-up food in what was previously Zaplins. These went down a storm, and not long after, … [Read more...]
Review: Wilding
Wilding invited me to try out some of their seasonal offerings with the suggested wine pairings. Wilding's menu changes with the season, as well as daily depending on what they can get their hands on. It was great to see such good produce being the star of the show here. To start, we had the house sparkling, Harrow and Hope Cremant, which comes from Marlow. It’s far too easy … [Read more...]
Oxford takeaways and deliveries – updated
We know that many of you will be staying in a lot more now due to Omicron (please be Omigone soon!) so thought now would be a good time to give our takeaway and delivery list a refresh, so you can still eat some delicious local food and support local businesses while staying safe. So, in no particular order (well, actually they are in alphabetical order) here's a list of … [Read more...]
Review: Lula’s Ethiopian & Eritrean Cuisine
Lula’s Ethiopian and Eritrean Cuisine has been my go-to lunch at the Gloucester Green market since I first discovered it several years ago. The well-spiced dishes and Lula’s smile have been consistently welcoming, hearty, and delicious. So I was eager, and a tiny bit nervous, to see how her new restaurant on Frideswide Square would shape up. Lula has found a home in the … [Read more...]
