Dosa Darlings has begun running a 'Bollywood Brunch' over the weekends, and we were kindly invited down for the first service. Located on Cowley Road, they are all about South Indian food, from curries to Dosas. For the Bollywood Brunch, there are a few options available, and I had the 'Little Darlings' package, which is £30 and includes 2 drinks (there is wine, beer, and … [Read more...]
Review: Dhamroo, Headington
Dhamroo is a new South Indian spot in Headington, taking over the former Bhoomi Kitchen site and giving it a tidy refresh. The menu is set-format only, with either a 3-course menu (£35pp) or a banquet (£39pp), where you get to try a bit of everything. You can’t just order a single main, which felt a little odd - great if you’re hungry or going as a group, less so for a quick … [Read more...]
Review: Tempering, Botley
The re-development of the West Way precinct in Botley was completed at the end of 2024. Since then, several restaurants have occupied the large restaurant unit that Tempering now resides in, while other very popular restaurants in the same precinct, such as Dosa Park, for whatever reason have not been able to make it work here. It is a brave business decision but, having now … [Read more...]
Review: Pompette
The first thing that hits you at Pompette is the décor. Stylish, bold prints and rich colours give the dining room a curated, French-chic energy - I wanted half the artwork for my own home. Their new cookbook is displayed across the restaurant for guests to flick through and it’s gorgeous; another thing now on my wish list. I also became a little obsessed with their cartoon … [Read more...]
Review: The Porterhouse
Steak-based date night: if it isn’t already a thing, I’m going to make it one. To launch this initiative, I decided to celebrate a recent anniversary at the Porterhouse Grill, which – as the name suggests – is basically all about steak. Tucked inside a former Edwardian pub on a side street just off the Botley Road, it’s only a couple of minutes from the train station. It … [Read more...]
