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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We love: British Asparagus
British Asparagus: A seasonal crop that should be enjoyed for the 8 weeks or so, from the end of April until the middle of June, when it’s in season.
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Pedestrianisation and outdoor seating areas to return to city in April
Oxford City Council is providing funding to help restaurants, cafes and pubs across the city to open outdoor seating areas from 12 April.
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Oxford spends one of the highest amounts per transaction at the butchers
With an average of £31.74 per transaction, Oxford is ranked second place after Slough which came top of the ranking at £38.85 per transaction.
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Oxfordshire-based British Honey Company acquires Union Distillers for £8m
With the acquisition, British Honey Company aims to create and grow a multi-category brand portfolio across several geographies with broader access to the UK off-trade market.
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Albino Flamingo Gin chocolate bonbons: grown-up chocolate that’s still fun
If you’re in search of a bar of delicious and pure grown-up chocolate, then look no further as it doesn’t get any more exciting than this.
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Enjoy a night in with a Valentine’s Day food box from Dodo Pub Co.
Fresh home bake Neapolitan pizzas from Dodo Pub Co., decadent salted caramel brownies from Barefoot, and Be My Valentine coffee beans from UE Coffee Roasters – perfect for a night in for two!
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The brand new homebake Neapolitan pizzas by Dodo Pub Co.
Looking for a perfect way to enjoy authentic wood-fired pizzas at home? Well, look no further. Get stuck into Dodo Pub Co. ‘nearly cooked’ homebake pizza that you can finish off in your oven at home.
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Discover Oxfordshire’s favourite recipes in 2020
Take a look at the 10 most viewed recipes on The Oxford Magazine over the last 12 months, which, perhaps, is a proxy for Oxfordshire’s favourite recipes in 2020.
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Where to get your Sunday roast takeaway in Oxfordshire during the lockdown
If you’re in need of a Sunday roast fix, here’s where to get yours during the lockdown in Oxfordshire while also supporting your local gastropubs and restaurants.
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Everything you need to brew the perfect pour-over coffee
We’re here to set you up with everything you need to brew yourself the perfect pour-over coffee, from the comfort of your kitchen counter.
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Popular Cafe Loco in Oxford city centre is closing its doors after 16 years
Cafe Loco, a popular family-run cafe on St Aldate’s in Oxford, is closing its doors after 16 years due to the lack of tourists visiting the city this year.
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How to brew the perfect cup of pour-over coffee
With our favourite cafes and coffee shops closing for a second lockdown, this easy-to-follow guide will show you how to brew the perfect pour-over coffee in the comfort of your kitchen.
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Call for entries for 2021 Mogford Prize for Food & Drink Writing
Food and drink must be at the heart of the winning tale which should have a maximum of 2,500 words. Entries will be accepted until 13 January 2021.
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This World Food Day, eat around the world in Oxfordshire
We’ve rounded up a mouth-watering selection of global restaurants on our doorstep for you gourmands to travel to via your tastebuds.
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8 in 10 people back future pedestrianisation of George Street
A new survey by Oxford City Council has found that residents and businesses overwhelmingly support the pedestrianisation for George Street in the future.
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Local restaurants share their top recipes in Sobell House hospice cookbook
Local restaurants have shared their top recipes in a new cookbook to raise vital funds for Sobell House hospice during the coronavirus pandemic.