The High Table on the High Street is no more. It was a good restaurant, definitely better than a certain restaurant/hotel further up the road but lacked atmosphere and warmth which contributed to its lack of customers. Now though, that could all change with the opening of Marco's Oxford, one of nine across the UK serving a menu designed and overseen by Marco Pierre White … [Read more...]
Preview: The Chester
So after almost an entire year - and several false starts - The Chester has finally opened its doors. In the time since Beccy and Hamzah left Port Mahon, joining forces with Oxfork Founder Drew, I've been pregnant, had a child and celebrated his first bithday - that's how long it's been since I've eaten one of Hamzah's legendary steak platters! I'll be waiting a little longer … [Read more...]
Preview: Como Lounge, Witney
I realise that technically Como Lounge is outside of our usual Oxford area but frankly, I was too excited to care. We first discovered the small Loungers chain on a visit to Banbury last year and was so impressed that we repeated the journey just for food! On this occasion, they were having a launch party for their new Como Lounge in Witney and despite having flown in from the … [Read more...]
Preview: The Field Kitchen Oxford
This coming Thursday The Field Kitchen Oxford springs back to life, with suppers and lunches being served up within 10 acres of private land on the outskirts of Farmoor. Book for supper or lunch and enjoy a bounty of fresh local produce, with dishes such as grilled seasonal vegetables with feta, lemon and mint, chilled pea soup, grilled sea bass, barbecued rib of beef, plus … [Read more...]
Varsity Club Oxford Rooftop Bar: In Pictures
Recently, Becca and I had the pleasure of attending the launch of the Varsity Club's new addition - their stunning rooftop bar. I know, I know, it's a hard life! Becca got the full scoop on Oxford's hot new attraction a couple of weeks ago, so here are a few extra little piccies of the Varsity Club Oxford rooftop bar to tempt you even more... The rooftop bar is now well and … [Read more...]
