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November Well it’s raining, seemingly non stop, but we’re not letting that dampen our spirits because we have some great news! Starting from January, we will have a new name – Living In Oxford! The new name marks the end of 12 years of In Oxford Magazine. Sad to see it go but we’ve got some great plans for Living In Oxford, bringing you lots more approved reviews and great things to do in our fabulous county! So keep an eye out in January and if you fancy yourself as one of our new official reviewers, why not get in touch with us in the office to tell us why you need to be on the review team. Our penultimate cover for In Oxford Magazine sees one of our favourite Asian restaurants, Spice Lounge in Summertown. Owner Ali Aktar is one of the nicest guys you’ll meet and he will be pleased to welcome you to his wonderful restaurant – and his smile is even bigger these days as not only has he just come second in the Oxfordshire Restaurant Awards, but he has become a Dad again! Well done Mr and Mrs Aktar! We’ve got another issue packed full of reviews and listings, and if you think you’ll be stuck for something to buy for that awkward relative or friend, why not visit www.vouchoffers.co.uk where we have launched giftVOUCH for vouchers you can buy for a wide range of Oxfordshire businesses. Enjoy November! Richard Rosser Editor, In Oxford Magazine

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On a recent rainy October Sunday evening I stepped into the Spice Lounge with my youngest daughter Noelle. The decor is minimalist and uncomplicated with some modern art, thereby allowing us to focus on the food. The very chatty and informative owner, Ali Aktar, suggested that we allow him to make the choices, having told him that we like a bit of heat! The Lime Pickle with the popadoms hit the spot, not just pungent and sour, but spicy too. Our starters consisted of Chingri Poori (Prawn wrap), Maachli Borah (Crispy Fishcakes), Paani Poori (Chick Pea in Crispy Poori) and Jhall Tikka (Spicy BBQ’d lamb). The stand outs were the Lamb, nice and spicy, and the Fishcake, which was spiced just enough not to destroy the delicate fish. In the meantime, to drink, Noelle had ordered the Mango Lassi (a treat, she reported) and I tried the Indian Sauvignon Blanc. I have rarely tried Indian wine before, and though it did not blow me away, it stood up to the spices in the food well as did the tried and tested Cobra Beer. On to mains consisting of Lamb Korai (ginger and spices), Chicken Naga Torkari (spicy and hot!) and Maachli Tenga (Fish in Broth with Ginger and Lemon Peel). These were accompanied by Sag Aloo (Spinach and Potato Fry) and Bhadda Gobi (Fried Cabbage). No Indian meal is complete without Bread and Rice. We ordered Pilau Rice, Lemon Rice and three breads, Poori, Roti and Chapatti. The Korai was nicely spiced though we thought could have done with a bit more heat and ginger. As to the Naga Torkari, this is a dish that I had never had before. Quite a dry curry, we were told this had a kick, and it did, those wicked Naga Chillies kicked in big time!! For those wanting to benchmark heat, Vindaloo+ is about right. This curry shows just a touch of citrussy sourness. The big surprise was the Fish Broth. When you go to an Indian Restaurant and you are faced with fish in a light, clear broth with carrots peppers and herbs you tend to do a double take. However, sub-continental food is not just about curries and kebabs. Its about much more to those who know. Carrots and Ginger are a great match, Ginger and Fish go superbly well together. Lemon with fish is heavenly too. All together it really works! The dish also challenges our stereotypes as to what this kind of food is all about. The lemon rice complemented it perfectly. All in all, I think we will be going back to see Ali at his “Nicely Spiced Lounge” that asks us to think out of the box! Six Good Points: • Brave enough to list an Indian wine • Enjoyed the art in the restaurant • Spice Lounge thinks outside of the box • Sensible and not outrageous use of spice • Extraordinarily good lime pickle Room For Improvement: • More homemade desserts would be great Review by Mark Greenwood 193 Banbury Road Oxford OX2 7AR Tel: 01865 510071 Web: www.spiceloungeoxford.co.uk

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The search for the best restaurants in Oxfordshire is over. The winners of the 2013 Oxfordshire Restaurant Awards, established by In Oxford & Oxfordshire Magazine and organised by TERA Events, were announced at a glittering Awards ceremony on the evening of 1 October at The Manor Hotel. A simply stunning marquee, the inspiration of TERA Events, provided the backdrop for a Laurent Perrier champagne reception, three course meal and the Awards, hosted by JACK fm’s Trevor Marshall. The overall Restaurant of the Year title was awarded to The Star Inn, Sparsholt. The Star only opened in July last year when owner Caron Williams bought it to save the local pub. Caron said, “As a new business it is fantastic to be rewarded for all those difficult days when we were setting up.” Chef at The Star, Dave Watts, is already the winner of The Good Food Guide Chef to Watch, 2013.

2013 WINNERS & FINALISTS Restaurant of the Year. Winner: The Star Inn at Sparsholt Gastronomic Restaurant. Winner: The Lamb Inn, Burford Gastro Pub / Brasserie. Winner: The Star Inn at Sparsholt

The Awards celebrated the best dining in Oxfordshire from gourmet restaurant, won by The Lamb Inn Burford, to the traditional pub, won by The James Figg in Thame, best Asian, won by Yeti on Cowley Road, and best café, won by Burford Garden Centre. The Head Chef Sean Ducie of The Lamb Inn, Burford said he was “over the moon” a winner of the Gastronomic Restaurant category. The beautiful 17-room Gastro pub and brasserie dates back to 1402 and has held two rosettes for over 9 years. For the second year running, the award for Outstanding Service was made to Oxford Brookes Restaurant. Afterwards, the team said, “The team are absolutely thrilled to be recognised for the 2nd year, and among such great competition.” The winner of the coveted Public Vote was Reg’s Café in Banbury. Individual contributions were recognised for outstanding achievement including Tony Verdin of The Cherwell Boathouse, Max Mason of The Big Bang for the creativity he

Traditional Pub Restaurant. Winner: The James Figg, Thame Asian. Winner: Yeti, Cowley Road, Oxford Express, Deli, Café. Winner: Burford Garden Centre

showed, amongst other things, in building a beach in Oxford, and Patrick Greenberg of La Cucina who won HIT Training Apprentice of the Year. Presenting Max with his award, David Gambier, MD of Great Experience Travel Group, said “The standard is rising all the time.” A new Award was also made by In Oxford Magazine, with The Editor’s Choice Award going to The Quince Tree in Stonor. A special award was also made to Browns, an Oxford Institution for 40 years. Why not enter for 2014? Download an entry form at www.oxfordshirerestaurantawards.co.uk The trophies for this year’s Awards were once again designed and produced by NSF (National School of Furniture) based at Oxford Cherwell Valley College (OCVC). The theme this year was ‘onwards and upwards’ reflecting the post-Olympic spirit and a positive outlook for the future.

One of the event sponsors, Stuart Crook from Wellers Accountants said, “All of our partners, guests and associated friends had a fantastic time. I thought the event built on last year’s success and improved yet again thanks to the good quality nominees in the room.” Sarah-Jayne Beasley, Sales Manager at Eynsham Hall commented, “The room looked amazing and everyone had a wonderful time.” Isabelle Barber, Business Development Manager at Rhodes House said, the event was “A great tribute not only to you, The In Oxford Group’s energies in promoting Oxfordshire businesses, but also to the restaurant business community that you have so successfully nurtured over the last three years. Everybody likes winners and there were certainly a goodly handful of them around last night – congratulations to you and all your team who did such a grand job. Take it from one who knows how much work is involved in pulling such things off!” See page 27 to see how you can enter 2014’s Awards.

Outstanding Service Award. Winner: Oxford Brookes Restaurant

Recognition of Service: Anthony Verdin, The Cherwell Boathouse

Public Vote Winner: Reg’s Café, Banbury

The HIT Training Apprentice of the Year: Winner: Patrick Greenberg, La Cucina

Award for Creativity: Max Mason, The Big Bang.

The In Oxford & Oxfordshire Magazine Editor’s Choice Award Winner: The Quince Tree, Stonor

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Create Holiday Club at Oxford Montessori Schools Tel: 01865 358210 Web: www.oxfordmontessori.co.uk/create Email: create@oxfordmontessori.co.uk For children aged 3 to 16. Create Club is different from traditional activity holiday camps. Active, great fun and full of adventure and the emphasis is on creative activities - arts, crafts, drama, dance, singing, music, sports and bush-craft and getting kids into the countryside. It’s educative too with special ‘history alive’ days during most holidays. Also Create staff are trained and qualified teachers. It’s a good mix and gives things a professionalism appreciated by many parents. Joining us for Create is also a great way to learn more about our Montessori schools, the nursery, primary and even senior school environments on offer.

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Arthurs Dream Boat Sunday 3rd November: One night Arthur has an amazing dream about a beautiful pink and green boat with a stripy mast. And then the vessel starts growing out of his head and Arthur is bouncing along the waves in his own dream boat. Beautiful puppetry, original music by Tom Gray of Gomez, presented by the company who delighted us with Shoe Baby and Penguin. Why not do the workshop before the show? Times: 2pm Tickets: £8, £6 (concs) Ages 3-8 years and adults

The Grumpiest Boy In The World Sunday 24th November: Zachary Briddling is awfully middling. Or so he thinks, until his mum reminds him of places where there are giants, miniatures, hairy things and flying things, where Zachary would not be middling at all. So our fearless hero sets out to find the place where he stands out. A lovely show with three in the cast and live music. Contains great jokes for both young and old! Times: 2pm Tickets: 8, £6 (concs) Ages 4+

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Homefront A former DEA agent (Jason Statham) heads to the hills with his daughter to get away from the dangers of the job only to find a small town terrorized by a methhead gang leader (James Franco) in this action thriller written by Sylvester Stallone and directed by Gary Fleder. Kate Bosworth and Winona Ryder co-star

Carrie A reimagining of the classic horror tale about Carrie White (ChloĂŤ Grace Moretz), a shy girl outcast by her peers and sheltered by her deeply religious mother (Julianne Moore), who unleashes telekinetic terror on her small town after being pushed too far at her senior prom. Based on the best-selling novel by Stephen King, "Carrie" is directed by Kimberly Peirce with a screenplay by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa.

Gravity Dr. Ryan Stone is a brilliant medical engineer on her first shuttle mission, with veteran astronaut Matt Kowalsky in command of his last flight before retiring. But on a seemingly routine spacewalk, disaster strikes. The shuttle is destroyed, leaving Stone and Kowalsky completely alone--tethered to nothing but each other and spiraling out into the blackness. The deafening silence tells them they have lost any link to Earth...and any chance for rescue. As fear turns to panic, every gulp of air eats away at what little oxygen is left. But the only way home may be to go further out into the terrifying expanse of space.

The Hunger Games: Catching Fire The Hunger Games: Catching Fire" begins as Katniss Everdeen has returned home safe after winning the 74th Annual Hunger Games along with fellow tribute Peeta Mellark. Winning means that they must turn around and leave their family and close friends, embarking on a "Victor's Tour' of the districts. Along the way Katniss senses that a rebellion is simmering, but the Capitol is still very much in control as President Snow prepares the 75th Annual Hunger Games (The Quarter Quell) - a competition that could change Panem forever.

Don Jon Jon Martello is a strong, handsome, good old fashioned guy. His buddies call him Don Jon due to his ability to "pull" a different woman every weekend, but even the finest fling doesn't compare to the bliss he finds alone in front of the computer watching pornography. Barbara Sugarman is a bright, beautiful, good old fashioned girl. Raised on romantic Hollywood movies, she's determined to find her Prince Charming and ride off into the sunset. Wrestling with good old fashioned expectations of the opposite sex, Jon and Barbara struggle against a media culture full of false fantasies to try and find true intimacy in this unexpected comedy written and directed by Joseph Gordon-Levitt.

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Art, Antiques & Museums Christ Church Picture Gallery Beauty, Grace and Power: The horse in drawings of the Renaissance and Baroque 2nd October - 23rd December Opening Times July - September (open every day) Mon - Sat: 10.30am - 5pm. Sun: 2pm - 5pm. October - (closed Tuesdays) Mon, Wed - Sat: 10.30am - 1pm & 2 - 4.30pm. Sun: 2pm - 4.30pm. Christ Church, Oxford. Entrance Via Oriel Square. Admission: £3/£2 Tel: 01865 276172 www.chch.ox.ac.uk/gallery

Rachel Ducker Wire Sculpture Tel: 01865 311418. M: 07855 751756. Web: www.rachelducker.co.uk. Rachel specialises in sculptured wire figures concentrating on the expressive & emotional dynamics of human nature. Handcrafted from annealed steel wire, galvanised & black. Coloured enamelled copper wire hair. From 30cm to lifesize. Price determined by size and complexity of the piece. Please call to find out more about viewing Rachel’s work.

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Fallowfields Restaurant is located only 20 minutes from Oxford. This elegant country house is a small, independently owned, providing fine British dining. Head Chef Matt Weedon and his team use wonderful fresh produce, much of it grown or reared on its own farm. The restaurant faces south, overlooking a croquet lawn, and offers the perfect ambience at any time of day to enjoy a relaxing, peaceful and unrushed lunch or dinner. In the summer months, food and drinks can be taken on the terrace, with its uninterrupted view of the Ridgeway. The well-stocked bar, offers plenty of variety with a wide range of single malt whiskeys, five different gins and locally brewed bottled beer and ten different wines by the glass.

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Kieran Stiles Art Studios Folly Bridge, Oxford. Tel: 07967 075367. Web: www.artcoursesoxford.com. E-mail: kieran@artcoursesoxford.com. A range of beginner and advanced courses in painting, printmaking and life drawing with a professional artist and experienced, qualified teacher. Mid-week and weekend tuition in a friendly atmosphere. Group sessions, all day workshops and individual tutorials. Exhibition space available. All in the inspiring setting of Folly Bridge, Oxford.

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Friedrich Kunath Raymond Moody’s Blues Until Sunday 17th November: Dreamer, jester, melan-cholic and optimist, artist Friedrich Kunath’s work will take over the Upper Galleries of Modern Art Oxford this September. Kunath’s playful discourse between joy and melancholy asserts the triumph of life over death through his paintings, sculpture and film. Making references to Renaissance woodcuts landscape engravings, still lifes, slapstick cartoons, and music iconography from the 1960’s and 70s this exhibition also features a tennis court that takes centre stage with a cast of sculptural characters in connected pairs. Photo credit: Friedrich Kunath, You Owe Me A Feeling Courtesy of the artist and Blum & Poe. Photographs: Michael Schmelling

Modern Artists Gallery High St.Whitchurch on Thames, Oxon, RG8 7EX Tel: 0118 984 5893 Web: www.modernartistsgallery.com

October at the Modern Artists Gallery Stuart Buchanan, Recent Paintings until 19th Oct. Sonia Rollo, Etchings & Prints 9th Nov - 7th Dec. Image shown: Stuart Buchanan The Flying Scotsman Oil on board 12 x 30ins. OWNART Live with the art you love…. It’s easy and affordable to buy and collect contemporary art and craft, contact the gallery for details.

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Pop Up Print Shop Friday 1st November – Friday 29th November: This November the Pop-Up Print Shop returns to the Gallery for the second year running. Even bigger and better than last year, the exhibition will play host to a variety of work by 10 up and coming, local and regional contemporary print-makers.

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106 High Street, Oxford OX1 4BW. Tel: 01865 247414. Web: www.oushop.com. The University of Oxford Shop is wholly owned by the University and offers a fantastic range of clothing, gifts and stationery for visitors and local residents alike. All of the profits are given back to the University, making a valuable contribution to the work and teaching of this world-famous establishment.

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12 Turl Street, Oxford OX1 3DQ. Tel: 01865 242187. E-mail: info@rowellofoxford.co.uk. Web: www.rowellofoxford.co.uk Since 1797. The county’s leading pearl specialist. We also have an extensive collection of antique and modern silverware and beautiful diamond and mixed gem set jewellery.

Shop at the Old Fire Station Gloucester Green, Oxford, OX1 2AQ Tel: 01865 263980 Web: www.oldfirestation.org.uk Drawing in creative talent from across the UK, with a particular focus on the ‘home grown’ artists of Oxfordshire and the South East, the shop sells original prints and illustrations, jewellery, accessories, cards, zines and more…On 14th June, 5.30-8pm they will be launching the online shop and all are welcome. There will be live music, tasty treats from a local food creator, a making station and exclusive discounts. Opening Times: Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-5pm

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Store & Tours

Our Brewery Store is open 10am - 5pm Monday to Saturday Come and browse the Hobgoblin’s selection of gifts and merchandise with exclusive in-store offers and promotions on bottled and cask beers. Brewery tours operate every Saturday and Sunday offering a two hour experience for those interested in seeing mischief in the making.

Come and see us if you dare but be warned… most things bite! Book online at www.wychwood.co.uk or call 01993 890 800* (*pre booking essential)Wychwood Brewery, Eagle Maltings, The Crofts, Witney, Oxon OX28 4DP.

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Education Language Schools EF International Language Centre Pullens Lane, OX3 0DT, Headington, Oxford Tel: +44 (0) 1865 759 660 www.ef.co.uk – Facebook: EF Oxford – Twitter: @efoxford EF International Language centres, is a Modern campus with disabled friendly facilities. Situated in the prestigious area, Pullens Lane in Oxford. We offer English courses and University preparation to students from more than 50 countries. Our courses are flexible in length to suit you, from 2 weeks to 52 weeks a year. Our EF Efektatm learning system is widely known to be the most effective way to learn. You are guaranteed to learn faster with our experienced teachers, the latest language technology and interaction with the local culture plus we will help you prepare for and take official language proficiency exams for example, IELTS and Cambridge ESOL, being also an examination centre for the Cambridge exams. EF offers you a complete study experience, including free-time activities and excursions. We arrange accommodation, meals, visa guidance, medical insurance and anything else you can think of, so you are able to just focus on learning and enjoying your course and exciting experience.”

The Lake School of English Oxford

14 Park End Street, Oxford OX1 1JQ Tel: +44 (0) 1865 724312 Email: carmel@englishinoxford.com Web: www.englishinoxford.com In the centre of Oxford, the Lake School of English offers a professional, dynamic approach to teaching and a supportive environment for learning with intensive courses delivered by well-qualified and experienced teachers. Our students enjoy personal attention, inclusive social activities, comfortable accommodation and lovely self-study facilities. The Lake School is British Council accredited, a Centre of Excellence 2010 - 2012, and a member of Quality English.

College of International Education

Bocardo House, 24B St Michael’s Street, Oxford OX1 2EB. Tel: 01865 202238. Web: www.cie-oxford.com. The College of International Education (CIE) is a small college, located in the centre of Oxford, opposite the famous Oxford Union. We offer English Language, Academic, Foundation Year and Pre-Boarding courses. Tuition is in small classes (max 8), given by dedicated and well-qualified teachers.

Independent Schools Bloxham School

Bloxham School, Bloxham, Banbury OX15 4PE Tel 01295 720222 Web: www.bloxhamschool.com The school offers a supportive, caring and friendly environment that allows those with talent in any area of the school’s life to contribute and to succeed. The school, which is predominately boarding, is fully co-educational. Weekly boarding for the school’s Lower School (11 and 12 year olds) enjoys fantastic and homely facilities. Day pupils are thoroughly integrated within the school and a bus service from many local towns and villages operates for all pupils of the School. Bloxham attaches great importance to the academic quality of its education. It offers a wide range of GCSE and A / AS Level courses. 98% of pupils go to University, including Oxford and Cambridge.

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Sport Oxford University Rugby Football Club Jackdaw Lane, Iffley Road, Oxford OX4 1SR. Tel: 01865 432000. Web: www.ourfc.org.uk. Sun 3rd Nov

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