Chef Nico Simeone has brought his concept for affordable tasting menus to Oxford.
Going back to a venue that bowled you over the first time you visited, did it again the second time, and again on the third, is always risky. After all, how can you improve upon or even maintain this standard of excellence? As you can imagine, it was with a little trepidation that I accepted the invitation to experience the tasting menu from the new Head Chef Renemar Pinedo.
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