Running for six weeks, December 16th to January 26th, this latest cast of courses brings a delicious return to the past
Get ready to taste your way down memory lane. Six By Nico, Oxford, is serving up deja food with its latest six-course tasting menu, Nostalgia.
Perfectly timed for the festive season, this menu captures the nostalgic magic of Christmas and New Year. Diners will have the chance to relive the joy of their childhood through flavours that feel like home, while younger guests can ride the wave of a golden era and experience delicious retro moments for the first time.
It’s a menu that brings the taste of yesteryear to life, with each dish crafted to capture those classic flavours and playful twists from the past – think the comforting bite of a fish finger sarnie, 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, its inviting guests to enjoy a taste of the past, where familiar favourites get a fresh, modern twist. Each plate offers a delicious reminder of childhood memories, reimagined with inventive flair, one playful bite at a time.
Chef Nico Simeone, the creative mind behind Six by Nico, reflects 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 either optional wine or cocktail pairings. Each course is crafted to bring back fond memories of childhood favourites, reimagined with a modern twist, while letting the festivities linger just a little longer.
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”
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