Yurt Cafe. North Aston, UK
February 2020 The name of this place caught my eye when I was reading the village newsletter. A yurt? At a garden centre? In Oxfordshire?! Would it turn out to be just a small wigwam serving typical garden centre fare? I had to find out! I walked through the garden centre to the outdoor area, preparing to have to hunt for it, when there, before my eyes, was a bonafide yurt! Inside, it is beautifully decorated, a wonderful blend between warm and cosy, with a log fire and soft furnishings, to bright and airy, with a jungle of plants and a skylight. I was in awe - this was a seriously cool find, and if the array of exciting cakes using local fruits and herbs was anything to go by, this was going to be a tasty lunch. The menu was a complete mix, from homemade soup, to homemade beetroot gnocchi. I went for the Mushroom Arancini Spring Salad. I always love the thought of arancini but often find them a little bland. These were a little dis...