Review: Oxford Blue

9th May 2024 by Holly and Rachel Leave a Comment Blog, New Restaurants, NewsEAST OXFORD/ INDEPENDENTS/ Oxford/ restaurant/ REVIEW/ VEGAN

I recently ventured from West to East Oxford on a mid-week evening led to discover Oxford's newest vegan pub, Oxford Blue. Run by the owners of Greenbox Food Co and co-founders of Green Routes (situated on Magdalen Road, East Ox), the founder Tom greeted us with genuine humility, sharing the story of their small but loyal following in Oxford that paved the way for this latest … [Read more...]

Review: Summertown Wine Bar x Table 13 collab

3rd January 2024 by Chiara Nunzet Leave a Comment AD - Invite, Blog, NewsCOLLAB/ INDEPENDENTS/ NEWS/ Oxford/ REVIEW/ SUMMERTOWN/ VEGAN/ WINEBAR

I was kindly invited to this very exciting collaboration evening, and what a treat! Summertown Wine Bar opened in March 2023, so not a year old yet, and has already collected its 'regulars', making it feel cosy as well as classy. SWB was founded by Emily Robotham, Michael Jelley and Graeme Woodward, who run Grape Minds, a wine shop (one round the corner from the wine bar, … [Read more...]

Review: Wagamama’s Veganuary special

25th January 2022 by Lucy Ayrton Leave a Comment AD - Invite, BlogCENTRAL OXFORD/ Oxford/ restaurant/ REVIEW/ VEGAN

I was invited to sample Wagamama's vegan answer to fish and chips - a special limited edition item for Veganuary. I also tried a few of their vegan sides. 50% of Wagamama’s regular menu is plant-based so there’s lots to choose from! We started out with the edamame beans (always amazing and a big hit with my toddler daughter, who came along for the ride). Next, we … [Read more...]

Review: Table 13, a plant-based supper club

26th October 2021 by Holly and Rachel Leave a Comment AD - Invite, BlogINDEPENDENTS/ OXFORDSHIRE/ REVIEW/ SUPPER CLUBS/ VEGAN

If you’re looking for a unique and magical dining experience, look no further. Table 13 owner Georgia has converted her kitchen, situated in Wheatley, into a gorgeous plant-based supper club. Seating bookings up to ten at a time, the shared table is just the sort of experience we’re all desperately craving without knowing it. A night focused on great food, amazing … [Read more...]

Shotover Brewery and Oxford Craft Brew Co join forces to become Oxford Brewery

26th March 2021 by James Henton Leave a Comment Blog, NewsBEER/ DRINKS/ LOCAL PRODUCE/ VEGAN/ VEGETARIAN

Oxford favourites Shotover Brewery and Oxford Craft Brew Co now form the new Oxford Brewery. The history Shotover Brewery is a well-known name on the Oxford beer scene. Typically, a pint of Prospect was a regular purchase for me the at The Bear in central Oxford. Do you remember when gong to pubs was an actual 'thing'? Glory Days! This independent, family-owned and run … [Read more...]