With the arrival of summer comes longer days, hayfever and crowded pub gardens. A warm sunny day causes everyone to flock to their nearest watering hole for a pint outside. But at Victor's in Westgate roof, you can enjoy a drink outside, come rain or shine. Their Secret Rooftop is now open, covered in florals and wooden beams with views of Oxford's spires, it can … [Read more...]
Treadwell Restaurant x Rosemary Shrager
There’s comfort food… and then there’s Rosemary Shrager comfort food. Rich, nostalgic, slightly indulgent - and exactly what you want from a guest chef takeover like this. Treadwell at The Store continues its guest chef series (following Sabrina Gidda earlier this year), with Rosemary Shrager stepping in to serve up a menu of British classics. A couple of nice touches to … [Read more...]
Taberu
I hadn't managed to get to Taberu before it refurbished last year, so it was top of my list to visit once it had re-opened. We dashed in one evening through the pouring rain and found a little oasis of excellent food and friendly service. We weren't in the mood for alcohol and our eyes were caught by the genmaicha, described on the menu as 'green tea with toasted brown … [Read more...]
Review: In Bloom, Ashmolean Afternoon Tea
As the weather warms up and sunny days arrive, it surely calls for an afternoon tea with a glass of fizz. At the top of the Ashmolean Museum is their Rooftop Restaurant, currently serving up their 'In Bloom' afternoon tea, which we were kindly invited to try. The exhibition Set up to match their 'In Bloom: How Plants Changed Our World' exhibition, we checked that out … [Read more...]
Review: Rickety Press Sunday Roast
You may have read Holly's previous review of the Sunday Roast when it launched at the Part and Parcel (if not - read here) and thought damn that looks good, when is that coming to Oxford? Well, it has officially landed at the Rickety Press in Jericho and boy are we happy about it. We're big fans of the Dodo Pubs here at Bitten, they strike the perfect balance of chilled, fun … [Read more...]