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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Coffee#1 has opened it’s 102nd coffee shop, and it’s in Wallingford
The Wallingford coffee shop, which opened on 29 June, is designed to blend into the existing style of the historic market square and can seat up to 89 people.
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Carole Bamford’s new pub with rooms The Fox at Oddington to reopen in July
The honey-coloured 16th-century building has been carefully renovated to create six beautiful bedrooms and a large restaurant serving traditional pub dishes made with local produce.
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The Star Inn in Sparsholt to reopen after extensive refurbishment programme
The historic Star Inn in Sparsholt will reopen on Wednesday 15 June after an extensive programme of refurbishment carried out by the team behind Newbury’s Michelin-starred restaurant, The Woodspeen.
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8 best burgers in Oxfordshire to try this summer
We’ve rounded up some of the best burgers in Oxfordshire to eat right now, so the next time you’re dying for a juicy patty (including veggie ones), you’ll know exactly where to go.
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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.