We're back with another round of places to grab a quick lunch in town - perfect if you've only got 30 minutes between meetings, or if you just need something to perk you up after a busy morning of very early Christmas shopping. Don't miss our first article for some other options as well! Georgina's Blink and you'll miss the entrance to this spot in the Covered Market. … [Read more...]
Review: Beefy Boys, Westgate, Oxford
You’d probably need to be living under a rock to have missed the news: Beefy Boys have arrived at the Westgate. The buzz started before the official launch, and by the time they opened, word was already spreading fast. Naturally, we couldn’t wait to check it out for ourselves. We’re big fans of a burger, especially a smashed one, and these guys have the credentials to back … [Read more...]
Creating a Showstopper – Jemma’s Cake Guide.
My baby is 16 months old - so far in his lifetime he has been to 12 parties (2 of them were his!) so children’s birthdays are now a monthly affair for us. I tried to make his first birthday cake and whilst it was definitely cute, it was also clearly homemade. With bake off starting again for its 16th series, my birthday on the horizon, and in an attempt to get better at baking, … [Read more...]
Review: Cuttlefish
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...]
