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...]
Dirty Bones, Oxford
We’ve got a big thing for rotisserie chicken, is there anything better? So when we saw Dirty Bones was launching one, it immediately went on the list. Then they dropped into our DMs and, honestly, it felt like all our dreams had come true. The chicken is spit-roasted after being brined in koji and spices, then carved up and served on a hot silver plate at the table. We … [Read more...]
Dessert Diaries with Nicola: Kinder Milkshake
Sometimes, you don't need to order straight from the dessert menu. All you have to do is take a look at the milkshake section of the menu- it's sure to do the job. Beefy Boys landed in Oxford last year, and even though I took a while to stop by, I knew I had to do my next sweet tooth piece on their Kinder Bueno milkshake. Kinder Bueno milkshake- how could I not order … [Read more...]
Review: Shoryu Christmas Menu
For me, the first weekend in December is synonymous with three things – my dad’s birthday, Christmas decorations, and fried chicken. A family of the 90s, our favourite fried chicken shop had to be KFC, and if I ever happen to be home on the first weekend of December, my family will still make the pilgrimage to KFC for their Variety Bucket (although sadly the Viennetta is no … [Read more...]
Review: Gees Restaurant and Bar
The charm and elegance of Gees is always unmatched. Going back to Gees is always extra special and nostalgic for me, as I used to be a bartender there years ago. Having not been back for a couple of years, I was really looking forward to this meal! Located in a Victorian conservatory, the ambiance is one of my favourite things, whether you are there during the … [Read more...]
