Invite: Kopitiam

21st May 2023 by Liz Wilding Leave a Comment AD - Invite, Blog, New RestaurantsINDEPENDENTS/ Oxford/ restaurant/ REVIEW/ SUMMERTOWN

In the mood for some Malaysian street food? Kopitiam in Summertown will certainly brighten up your taste buds. This small venue on South Parade opened in September 2022 and really showcases the diversity and spice of Malaysian cafes. It’s a simple, no-frills eatery, with a friendly atmosphere and delightful fare at reasonable prices. I was invited for a lunch tasting recently, … [Read more...]

Review: The Dew Drop Inn

25th April 2023 by Nicola Barretto Leave a Comment AD - Invite, BlogINDEPENDENTS/ Oxford/ OXFORDSHIRE/ pub/ restaurant/ REVIEW/ SUMMERTOWN

Happiness is a Sunday Roast. The Dewdrop Inn recently invited us to try their Sunday roast. The pub is a restored 19th-century inn at the heart of Summertown, located on Banbury Road. The venue’s interior and exterior décor was rustic which created a calming and laid-back atmosphere that perfectly set the scene for my Sunday roast. It is evidently a family-friendly pub … [Read more...]

New Review: we think you’ll love El Rincón in Summertown

26th May 2021 by Liz Wilding Leave a Comment Blog, New RestaurantsNORTH OXFORD/ SUMMERTOWN/ tapas

This review compiles my notes from several visits to El Rincón; you can decide whether it’s because I’m thorough, greedy, or both. Imagine sitting in a quiet courtyard sipping wine, eating tapas, and savouring a fragrant paella at a leisurely meal. This is what we all deserve, and luckily, it’s not just a dream; there’s a little corner of Spain in Summertown serving up this … [Read more...]

Review: 215 Kitchen & Drinks takeaway service

12th June 2020 by Jacqui Thorndyke Leave a Comment Blog, New Restaurants, News, SponsoredSUMMERTOWN/ TAKEAWAYS & DELIVERIES

Well, this is an unusual review for me. It's a review of what would usually be Michelin starred restaurant, Oxford Kitchen, but had since re-branded to 215 Kitchen & Drinks. The review would usually take place in the actual restaurant, but it's now a takeaway, in my kitchen. COVID has flipped the dining world upside down, and many venues have since launched takeaway … [Read more...]

The Oxford Kitchen Re-Opens as 215 Kitchen & Drinks – What to Expect

31st May 2020 by Jacqui Thorndyke Leave a Comment Blog, New Restaurants, NewsNORTH OXFORD/ OPENINGS/ SUMMERTOWN/ TAKEAWAYS & DELIVERIES

Earlier this week I caught up with Paul Welburn, Executive Chef at 215 Kitchen & Drinks, which was recently awarded it's first Michelin star and 3 AA Rosettes as The Oxford Kitchen. Straight after receiving such grand accolades seems an odd time to re-brand, but then we're not in usual times! So with 215 sharing quotes online like "food that tastes as good as it looks, … [Read more...]