Food & Drink
Discover the latest news and stories about food, drink, restaurants, bars, and culinary events in Oxford and across Oxfordshire.
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Raymond Blanc and British Apples and Pears create Jubilee celebration cake
The showstopping celebratory cake incorporates three delicious varieties of our national fruit – British apples – English Bramley, Lilibet and Royal Gala.
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Gees Restaurant & Bar reopens with a refreshed glasshouse, Secret Garden and Gees Gallery
As Gees Restaurant & Bar officially reopens following a major refurbishment, take a look at what’s on offer, including a refreshed glasshouse, Secret Garden and Gees Gallery.
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5 pick-your-own farms in Oxfordshire to visit in summer
From to strawberries and blackcurrants, to asparagus and sweetcorn these family-friendly pick-your-own farms in Oxfordshire have it all, and they also offer a fun day out.
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Gees Restaurant to reopen later this month with new head chef Matt Smith at the helm
The Oxford Collection’s famous Grade ll listed Victorian Glasshouse will reopen during the week commencing 23 May, following a £1 million refurbishment and expansion.
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Sam Bowser joins The Wild Rabbit as Executive Chef
He leads the kitchen which serves the three-AA-rosette restaurant and bar menu at the acclaimed pub with rooms in Kingham, Oxfordshire.
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The Seven Stars in Marsh Baldon unveils new tapas-style menu
Head chef Patrick Smith has introduced a new small plates menu designed to bring a tantalising selection of dishes to the table for sharing or indeed for keeping all to yourself.
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The much-loved Joiners Arms in Bloxham has reopened
The Grade II listed property in the heart of the rural village of Bloxham, near Banbury, has reopened its doors following a major refurbishment by new owners, Prospect Pubs Ltd.
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Didcot’s first-ever smokehouse, Django’s Smokehouse, announces opening
Mixing a casual, relaxed dining environment with a stylish, contemporary bar, Django’s serves up tasty American style comfort food. The wait is finally over!
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Gees Restaurant & Bar to close temporarily for £1m refurbishment and expansion
The landmark Glasshouse on Oxford’s Banbury Road will close temporarily until May 2022 for a £1 million refurbishment and expansion to become Gees Restaurant, Bar, Gallery & Secret Garden.
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What to cook on Valentine’s Day
Putting on a culinary show for Valentine’s day, it should be all about preparation, so you can give your date your full attention through the evening. No one wants a stressed out, sweaty Valentine’s chef.
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Hospitality mogul Alastair Storey purchases award-winning The Star Inn in Sparsholt
The 80-cover pub, with a detached converted barn providing eight letting bedrooms, was extensively renovated and refurbished when it was bought by Ian and Caron Williams nine years ago.
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Local restaurants raise £5,000 for Oxford charity over festive period
The money was raised by customers of Perch Inn in Binsey and Mamma Mia Pizzerias in Summertown and Jericho for Helen & Douglas House Hospice.
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Henrik Ritzén joins The Double Red Duke as Executive Chef
Henrik will continue to develop a menu, alongside Country Creatures’ Sam Pearman, that focuses on British, locally sourced, and seasonal ingredients, as well as cooking over fire.
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All the Oxfordshire restaurants in the AA Restaurant Guide 2022
Check out our handy list of all the Oxfordshire restaurants in the AA Restaurant Guide 2022 and discover some brilliant places to eat in Oxford and across the county.
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Vegan and vegetarian only restaurants in Oxfordshire
While most restaurants now offer vegan and vegetarian options on their menu, here’s a growing list of the 100% vegan and vegetarian restaurants in Oxfordshire.
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Bhoomi Kitchen joins list of Michelin Guide restaurants in Oxford
Sister to the original Bhoomi Kitchen in Cheltenham, this modern family-run restaurant becomes the only Indian restaurant in the city on the Michelin Guide list.