ED’S Easy Diner BBQ & Grill has arrived at Banbury’s Gateway Shopping Park. Ed’s is a big ‘ol salute to the Stars and Stripes, serving a slice of 1950s Americana to a 50s soundtrack with classic hits chosen by you on the Dime Selector juke boxes.

Open everyday of the week, expect brekkie favourites including stacks of fluffy pancakes, a slice or two of sweet French Toast, yoghurt and granola, the ‘Full Ed’s’ or the spicy Mexican breakfast burger with egg, hash brown, salsa and guacamole.

There are also 16 burgers to choose from, a Junior Bites menu, a gluten-free menu and milkshakes including the new Lotus Biscoff.

Neon lights, monochrome tiling and comfy red leather booths create a retro scene. See edseasydiner.com or call 01295 275597.

* Worton Organic Garden is hosting a Japanese Weekend, this weekend where chef Hiroe Kaji will prepare classic Japanese winter dishes. Booking is recommended. The next bread course will be on February 9, which you can buy by voucher.

See wortonorganicgarden.com

* The Trout Inn at Tadpole Bridge, Buckland, has just undergone a complete refurbishment and has officially reopened.

The cosy inn is situated by the river, and makes the most of the local game, but also brings in great seafood.

The pub is also the winner of a number of prestigious accolades. See troutinn.co.uk

* For every party booking of 10 or more, Las Iguanas will donate £5 this Christmas to Oxford Children’s Hospital ,courtesy of their Parties Make Presents initiative.

Toy retailer The Entertainer will match Las Iguanas’ contribution and supply gifts. Last year, £24,000 of toys were delivered to deserving kids across the UK.

* The Vaults and Garden Café in Oxford has been recognised in a list of 20 Most Buzzing Coffee Shops of the UK, as one of the best places in the country to grab a perfect cup. See holidaylettings.co.uk