Oliver Hall
Oxford’s café scene – The definitive guide
You can never grow bored of the endless variety of spots for work, food, catch-ups, and of course, great coffee.
Salsas del Sol — Will Pouget shines with latest Oxford endeavour
"Now, Salsas del Sol is the Mediterranean spin on Pouget’s good-value slow food revolution."
Hervé Gatineau — more Summertown, more European authenticity
"I did of course also have to grab a baguette to-go, a trip to a boulangerie feels worthless otherwise."
Recipe – Pasta alla Norma
"Typical of Sicily the dish is balanced and uses the finest seasonal produce."
San Francisco – not just start-ups and juice bars
"Here, you can buy crab cocktails and shellfish straight off the boats themselves and of course indulge in that long-honoured tradition of clam chowder served in giant sourdough bowl."
Why food?
Put your money together with a few friends, buy a whole chicken, and whack in some potatoes, chorizo and onion for a super low-budget, ridiculously low-effort, delicious feast.
New menu new me? Turtle Bay brings fresh flavours to tried and tested formula
"The Caribbean chain now seems to have truly turned its focus onto the food alongside its brilliant drinks offering with increased plant-based and fresh-tasting options."
Vac days out – A foodie’s guide to Camden
"I tried 15 of Camden’s most popular stalls in one day to bring you the definitive list of the places to go and the dishes to order at the home of London street food."
Roasting Plant and the fresh coffee revolution
"The technology that at first appears more at home in Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory than a café."
From Sunday paellas to avant-garde tapas at El Rincón
"Juan puts his own spin on all the reliable classics just as any Spaniard worth his salt does."
Romulo – Forever at the forefront of Filipino cuisine
"Romulo has made its name as the place where Filipinos from across the city come for their home cooking in the hands of the family."
Wilding Oxford – Wine before food
'There are other great restaurants and there are other good wine bars but the pairing of both of those elements here makes a location for all occasions.'
Bbuona – Italia a Oxford
'Really though, that espresso wouldn’t be complete without a Bbuona cannolo.'
Just Lokma — Oxford’s Turkish dessert location
'All in all, Just Lokma is yet another exciting and interesting addition to international stores and offerings on Cowley Road.'
