REVIEW: How The Black Boy in Headington became the heart of the community
The Black Boy in Headington already has an extensive history, and during lockdown new owners Samantha and Simon Stonehouse have added to its backstory by turning it...
REVIEW: Why the South Indian food at Dosa Park is some of the best...
When people ask about my favourite restaurants, it's always a trick question, because it depends what they're after.
They usually have an agenda, an idea, a category, an...
REVIEW: Worth the wait! Why The Ben Jonson in Weston on the Green is...
The Ben Jonson at Weston on the Green has been on the Ox In A Box radar for about a year.
Despite a colourful and rapid turnover...
REVIEW: Michelin worthy. The Black Horse in Standlake excels yet again and pays as...
It was November when landlord Nick Evans decided to transform The Black Horse in Standlake, near Witney, into a viable and invaluable village pub. He also knew...
REVIEW: 215 Kitchen and Drink’s £20 Michelin worthy ‘locals lunch’ is so good we’ve...
Two courses for £20 at a Michelin-esque starred restaurant? Surely not? Just to make sure, and not one to pass up a golden opportunity, I arrived at...
REVIEW: To Beef or not to Beef: Why the roast at The Horseshoes in...
From the moment I heard about The Horseshoes' roast potato meetings, I was on a mission to get to Witney for their Sunday lunch.
Because every Monday morning...
New community pub The White House in Bladon opened and we were first in...
It's been an 18th month epic journey, but today The White House in Bladon finally opened its doors as a community pub thanks to a long and...
REVIEW: Killingworth Castle’s seasonal menu reflects return of award winning chef Andrew Lipp
That I've been a fan of Killingworth Castle since it first opened, and a regular there ever since, is well documented.
However, Covid forced even its most loyal...
REVIEW: As one of Oxford’s most luxurious hotels reopens, we lunch in great style...
I've never eaten indoors at the Parsonage Grill and Bar before. I've had tea there and conducted interviews, stayed overnight at the luxurious Old Parsonage hotel itself,...
REVIEW: Our new favourite curry house. Why Bhoomi Kitchen’s South Indian cooking hits the...
Opening a new restaurant during the current pandemic crisis is a brave move, but obviously Bhoomi Kitchen was confident enough in its craft to soldier on regardless....
