This may be a controversial opinion, but I think some of the best food I have eaten has been at outdoor markets. Vendors selling a limited menu but with bold flavours hailing from all over the globe. It is so incredible to be able to find in the same space homemade pasta, plump dumplings, hearty stews and fresh falafel wraps. Gloucester Green Outdoor Market in Oxford is no … [Read more...]
Review: Ramen Koncept
The food scene in Headington has been in need of a ramen spot for quite some time, so this is a very welcome addition. Located just off Headington High Street on Windmill Road, Ramen Koncept is a Japanese restaurant where traditional Japanese design meets modern bold colours and rich textures. Set with a beautiful open kitchen, the venue has such a cosy … [Read more...]
Le Petit Doigt, Abingdon
After a six-year restoration project, chef-patron Oliver McEwan finally opened the doors of his intimate 12-cover restaurant on St Helen's Street in April 2026, transforming a Grade II-listed 15th-century building into soon to be one of Oxfordshire's most talked-about dining destinations. Fully booked for months and already generating Michelin whispers, it's easy to … [Read more...]
News: 30 years of Brasserie Blanc
Had the absolute pleasure of being invited to the 30th anniversary celebration of Brasserie Blanc with Raymond Blanc himself. The night was filled with nostalgia, speeches, a delicious meal, and the warm hospitality of the Brasserie Blanc team. What started in 1996 as 'Le Petit Blanc' in Oxford remarkably won a Michelin star in its very first year of opening and was named … [Read more...]
News: Swoon turns 8 this summer
To celebrate their upcoming 8th birthday in Oxford, I was kindly invited to Swoon's little get-together last week. Swoon is home to authentic Italian gelato. Their story began about 120 years ago, and to this day, they continue to use traditional methods to slowly churn their gelato, using high-quality natural ingredients. If you know me, you know gelato is … [Read more...]