A new menu is bringing a taste of the past at an Oxford restaurant.
Six by Nico is serving up nostalgia with its latest six-course tasting menu, running from December 16 to January 26.
The menu, titled Nostalgia, aims to capture the festive magic of Christmas and New Year, offering diners the chance to relive childhood memories through familiar flavours.
Younger guests will also have the opportunity to experience these retro moments for the first time.
Each dish is crafted to capture classic flavours with playful twists from the past, such as the comforting bite of a fish finger sandwich, the warm, smoky flavours of a campfire feast, and the unmistakable nostalgia of a VHS-era movie snack.
Known for reinventing its menu every six weeks, Six by Nico transports diners to new worlds with each visit.
With Nostalgia, it is inviting guests to enjoy a taste of the past, where familiar favourites get a fresh, modern twist.
Chef Nico Simeone, the creative mind behind Six by Nico, reflected on the inspiration for the menu: "Our final menu of 2024 and the first of 2025 pays homage to nostalgia, inviting guests on a journey through flavours that evoke personal memories.
"Inspired by reflections on my childhood, it draws on moments spent watching films, playing games, or enjoying time outdoors with friends.
"While New Year often focuses on resolutions, this menu celebrates traditions and revisits the timeless magic of Christmas through familiar and comforting tastes."
Priced at £50 per person, bookings are now open for a taste of Nostalgia at Six by Nico, Oxford.
Guests can also enjoy their meal with optional wine or cocktail pairings.
Here’s a throwback to the childhood favourites diners can look forward to:
Snack – ‘Space Raiders’: Crushed Baby Potato, Pickled Onion, Garlic Emulsion & Fermented Melon Hot Sauce
Course 1 – ‘Blockbuster’: Aged Comté, Hazelnut & Serrano Ham in a 'Taco'
Course 2 – ‘Super Mario’: Roasted Maitake, Smoked Celeriac, Cep Gnocchi, Lovage, Truffle & Sherry Cappuccino
Course 3 – ‘Let’s Go Camping!’: Smoked Pork Sausage, Aged Belly, Red Pepper Romesco, Nasturtium & Almond
Course 4 – ‘Fish Fingers’: Barbecue Coley, Miso Carrot, Lobster Emulsion.
Served with a Crispy Fish Finger, Shellfish Bisque & Salted Kumquat
Course 5 – ‘Guess Who’: A classic game inspires our dish, but can you Guess Who?
Course 6 – ‘SNOWBALL FIIIIGHT’: Coconut Parfait, Lime Gel, 55% Chocolate & Yoghurt 'Snow'
For more information or to make a reservation, visit the Six by Nico website.
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