Lifestyle

It’s beginning to look a lot like Oxmas

I begin listening to Christmas soundtracks in September. I theorise decorations in October and, by November, I have made my way through a few chocolate Advent calendars. I have...

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‘Designed to be deleted’: The unHinged world of online dating

I’d been warned about the dating scene at Oxford. There’s something about self-entitlement that...

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Demystifying PMDD: The missing conversation

Women’s health is a curious thing. It’s not unusual to come home from a...

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The best Quod in Oxford: Dining on the High Street

A landmark of the High Street, Quod boasts an opulent facade, its name reminding...

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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.'

Pompette — Relaxed, refined, and perfectly French

'Come expecting warmth, authenticity, and a good time. Leave feeling stuffed, satisfied, and delighted.'

The Rose — Afternoon tea on Oxford High Street

'The focus on local suppliers is mightily impressive, as is the sheer amount of cooking and baking that goes on in the kitchen downstairs.'

Gusto — A fascinating new Italian inside the old Mitre pub

'The Gusto team here really have done the old Mitre justice.'

Our Uni Rooms: A window into the soul?

My Uni room certainly provides a window into my soul. The ground floor room resembles a goldfish tank from the outside. Neighbours can peer...

RadGlam: The Vogue of Oxford Libraries

It’s a sunny Monday morning. You’ve woken up early enough to shower, get dressed, and head to the RadCam to tackle the mountain of...

Sectioned: One Year On

On 25th February 2022, I was detained under Section 2 of the Mental Health Act 1983. I had entered a psychotic episode which had...

Divorce and Décor: how interior space manifests internal worlds

Children of divorced parents with shared custody develop an attitude to their physical surroundings that is rooted in acute awareness - a heightened perception...