Gees Restaurant & Bar Brings Back Express Lunch Menu!

Gees Restaurant & Bar is absolutely thrilled to announce the return of their highly anticipated Express Lunch Menu which started earlier this week, on Monday 4th September. The new menu is available weekdays, Monday to Friday (excluding Bank Holidays), from 12:00 to 6:00 pm.

Served alongside their All Day Menu, this new menu addition offers a lighter dining option catering for those who are seeking out a quick lunch break, casual midday indulgences, and energising business meals.

After a brief hiatus due to a stunning refurbishment that took place last year, Head Chef Lee Parsons and his dedicated team are obviously delighted and excited to revive this tradition, one that has contributed to Gees' well-deserved reputation as a beloved neighbourhood gem, embraced by both locals and visitors.

"The return of the Express Lunch Menu is an exciting moment for all of us, here at Gees. It's a chance for us to weave together the diverse tastes of the Mediterranean into a concise, simple and delicious dining experience.

It's the kind of lunch you'll want to sneak away from work for, and honestly, we're just excited to share it with you again." says Head Chef Lee.

Like Quod, its sister restaurant also by The Oxford Collection, Gees’ new offering features an enticing two or three-course selection for a set price: two courses for £23.50 or three courses for £27.50.

The re-launch on Monday the 4th of September showcases Gees’ signature Mediterranean style with dishes inspired by the regions of Spain and Italy throughout the year. Expect a celebration of flavours, an homage to the seasons, and a warm invitation to savour something exceptional.

A few opening dishes include…

Figure 1 ‘Artichoke, fig and prosciutto pizzetta'

Figure 2 'Grilled red mullet, new potatoes and romesco'

Figure 3 'Churros with chocolate sauce'

Reservations for the Express Lunch menu are now open and can be booked online or by phone on 01865 553540.

With its rich history and newly enhanced setting, Gees Restaurant & Bar invites everyone to come and enjoy an unforgettable lunchtime experience be it in their Victorian glasshouse or the new ‘Secret Garden’ while the sun lingers!

Telephone number: 01865 553540

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Sainsbury’s Local helps bring new lease of life to Jericho redevelopment site

Sainsbury’s customers in Oxford have the opportunity to check out a brand-new Sainsbury’s Local, following the opening of the retailer’s latest store as part of the redevelopment of the Jericho Health Centre on the corner of Walton Street and Cranham Street, in Oxford. Colleagues are pictured gathering to cut the ribbon and celebrate the launch of the new store.

Conveniently situated just north of Oxford's city centre, the 2,745 sq. ft. store will serve customers between the hours of 7am and 11pm every day.

Local residents, workers and shoppers now have the chance to pick up a bite to eat from Sainsbury’s delicious selection of sandwiches and ‘food to go’, plus being able to pick up a hot drink from the shop's self-service Costa coffee facility. 

What's more, delicious fresh bread and pastries will be baked in the store itself every day and it will also stock a superb range of great value, high quality fresh foods, fruit and vegetables, plus other grocery and household products, besides.

Customers will also be able to collect products from the much-loved brands of Argos, Habitat and Tu Clothing, ordered online and delivered via the in-store Click and Collect service.

The 19 colleagues that make up the new store team plan to play an active role in the local community whilst also taking part in Sainsbury’s nationwide charitable programmes and initiatives. For example, through Sainsbury’s partnership with Neighbourly, the new Local will work with local food donation partners to help ensure any surplus food from the store will go to those who are truly in need.

Patrick Dunne, who is Sainsbury’s Property Director, said: "We're thrilled  to introduce a brand new Sainsbury’s Local to customers in Oxford today with the opening of our latest convenience store on the estate. Our investment in Jericho hasn't only generated new job opportunities for local people but also enhanced convenience and choice in the neighbourhood while bringing Sainsbury’s great value, high-quality products closer to more of our customers.”

Carla Browning, Sainsbury’s Oxford Walton Street Local Store Manager, said: “It’s been fantastic to cut the ribbon and open our new store today after weeks of hard work to get everything ready to welcome customers for the first time.

"We feel our new store has lots to offer the local community and my team and I are really looking forward to helping and serving the people of Jericho for years to come.”

Sainsbury’s is working hard to ensure that as a business it is operating sustainably, for example by reducing plastic across its operations and supply chain as one of its key priorities. Most recently, the retailer announced that it has removed plastic trays from its by Sainsbury’s steak range, replacing them with a cardboard tray alternative, as previously covered by That's Food and Drink.