The Five Little Pigs in Wallingford opened its doors in May, to glowing reviews from a local crowd who’d backed their Kickstarter. The team are already innovating and developing new offerings and events, building on their inventive menu and catering to the community. Food isn't often the main focus of a bottomless brunch; usually, the choice of champagne or the hours allowed … [Read more...]
Review: Bhoomi Kitchen, Headington
Drive along the London Road too fast and you might just miss Bhoomi Kitchen; the newcomer that brings a range of southern Indian and Keralan dishes to the Headington restaurant scene. Opening last year on the site of the former Mirabai restaurant, this small, stylish restaurant is a thrilling discovery. The original in Cheltenham has an excellent reputation, and this second one … [Read more...]
Restaurant review: The Bell in Hampton Poyle
When an opportunity to visit The Bell in Hampton Poyle came along, there was no way I could say no. Opened in 2009, The Bell is both boutique hotel and quaint country pub, fusing traditional British inn with cosy, contemporary furnishings. While the five-star hotel offers nine boutique rooms, the restaurant serves a typically British menu, including an A La Carte menu … [Read more...]
Review: The James Figg, Thame; the ultimate Sunday roast?
A few weeks ago I visited The James Figg to try out their Sunday Roast. The James Figg hadn’t been somewhere I'd considered visiting in recent years. After all, there’s the fellow Peach Pub owned The Thatch, known for its elegant and creative dishes, as well as The Black Horse, serving good food in a recently renovated gastropub interior. There are endless options in Thame, so … [Read more...]
The Up In Arms – restaurant review
The Up In Arms, part of the small DoDo pub chain, is resurrecting their dining experience after being forced into extinction (not literally) by the old 'rona'. But here they are, back with a vengeance. We walked into a bustling busy pub, greeted by a friendly waiter, ready to check out their Christmas offering. You can now order your meal and drinks via an app, clearly laid … [Read more...]