When we lived in SE London, just around the corner was a pub-restaurant called Babette. It’s no longer there, but we fell in love with the concept and kept going back. The Corner House in Eynsham feels like it hits many of the same notes. The Corner House doesn’t have extensive opening hours, but it does host the occasional evening pop-up. On arrival it feels Parisian chic: … [Read more...]
Review: Blush St. Bakery
Blush St. Bakery is run by four lovely sisters who are based in West Oxfordshire. They bake an array of decadent treats that, let’s face it, we're all in need of every now and then (or every day with how good these ones were!) Their assorted cookie box consisted of milk chocolate, white chocolate, 100% cocoa, and red velvet cookies. These cookies were beautifully … [Read more...]
Indie Oxford Spring Market at Tap Social
You probably know by now that we love events, we love independent businesses, and we love FOOD most of all; so you won't be surprised to hear that we're excited for the Indie Oxford Spring Market at Tap Social this weekend, because it's the perfect trifecta! The event is a collaboration between Independent Oxford and Tap Social Movement, celebrating local businesses and the … [Read more...]
Review: Peach at Home, a delightful takeaway giving us all the feels
We've tried a number of takeaways this last year, and pubs and restaurants have had to be innovative to maintain customer interest. Thinking outside 'the box’ Peach at home has created perfection within ‘the box’. This restaurant-quality three-course meal appears without leaving your home. The team at The Fishes invited us to try the three-course Aubrey Allen’s 28-day … [Read more...]
Review: The Holly Bush
It's a good job we had a table reserved at The Holly Bush for this review because if we'd just rocked up here on a Friday night the four of us definitely wouldn't have snagged a spot. The place was packed. It's wonderful to see that locals have clearly taken to this new incarnation of the 19th century Oxford pub. It was closed for years until its regeneration by Wells & Co. … [Read more...]
