Food
To all the pubs we’ve loved before – Three Goats Heads
Week 7 – for the normal student, we are approaching the end of term, for the less normal; it is hack week on St Michael’s Street! For our last...
To all the pubs we’ve loved before: pitch(er) perfect
The fifth week blues are hitting so we are combatting them with blue lagoons!...
To all the pubs we’ve loved before: The House
For the classier among us, sometimes pubs and pints aren’t always what you’re looking...
When wine goes bad
I could pretend I thought this through, or at least googled in advance
Uncorny traditionalism at Il Corno
Il Corno stands out from the average sit-in Covered Market restaurant. Its crimson walls...
The Secret Knoopologist 2: Make it a mocha
The standard mocha is offered at 54% but if you ask me, you are best going for a much darker option.
Table d’Alix: Toujours parfait
The other main course we had was one of the true showstoppers and undoubtedly one of my favourite dishes of the year so far.
Whoops I did it again – Big Mamma’s latest opening, Jacuzzi, brings its famed glitz, glamour and gorgeous food to Kensington High Street
The food at Jacuzzi is stunning but make no mistake, the experience of dining in a remarkable environment with such attentive and knowledgeable service is what makes the whole thing so special.
The Secret Knoopologist: 1
Our new column to give behind-the-scenes insights and recommendations from Knoops: Oxford's favourite hot chocolate store.
Review: Eastgate Brasserie — A hotel restaurant finding itself
The seabass was my standout from the evening. Served on a bed of lentils and chorizo, the flavour combinations are ideal and executed to perfection.
Oxford Date Nights
A perennial head-scratcher: where should I take my date out for a nice dinner?
Euro supermarket and the comfort of finding authentic ingredients from home
One faithful day during a stroll through Cowley, I stumbled upon a shop with my flag
Recipe – Nicole’s asparagus soup
It was a beautiful bowl of creamy asparagus goodness, paired with stretchy salty cheese and crisp croutons on the side
How to effectively pair food and wine
"Hopefully this short piece will help to shed light on the process and elevate your next evening with friends or date night."
Banana Tree review — Signature dishes star
"Overall, Banana Tree is a pleasant surprise. Despite the occasional missteps that are somewhat inevitable when trying to deliver a menu covering an entire continent, it is defined by a selection of star dishes and reliable classics."
Flavours of Europe
"For this week’s piece I sat down with a good friend of mine, Giovanni, to discuss the food of his homeland, Sardinia."
Feta, tzatziki, and olive oil: the delights of Greek cuisine
"Ignore all the food trucks in Oxford because souvlaki is the perfect drunk food."
Turtle Bay review – The Caribbean arrives in Oxford
"The remarkable thing about Turtle Bay is how it manages to cater to so many different customers and markets successfully."
Sartorelli’s review – a Covered Market pizza love story
"Sartorelli’s is filled with character and passion, stocked full of top-quality local ingredients, and manned by one of the friendliest, funniest, and most accommodating chefs you’ll ever meet."
