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...]
Review: The Yard, Cowley
One of my favourite low-key evenings out involves meeting friends at the cinema and grabbing a meal together beforehand. Easy, right? Yes, though there’s an art to choosing a dinner spot where you can enjoy good food and still make it to the film on time. I’ve started to think of this as the quick-quality-quotient (or Q3) and have therefore decided to use it as a measure to … [Read more...]
Review: Space Menu, Six By Nico
Space: a multi-sensory dining experience where nothing is quite what it seems. A 6-course experience with a cocktail pairing? Count me IN! My last visit to Six By Nico was almost a year ago, so it was nice to be back. Upon first looking at the Space menu, it would not be my typical vibe, but I am all for giving new things a go and immersing myself in the experience. … [Read more...]
