Jonathan Lipps
Local in San Francisco, CA
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208 recommendations (115 firsts),
5 thank-yous received
Good food, outdoor activities, tech, travel... Recommendations from Oxford, San Francisco, and the wild nether regions of my brain. Welcome to my Comendi profile!
Guides and Collections
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Oxford Guidebook (26)
Oxford Guidebook (26)
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iPhone and iPad apps I actually use (12)
iPhone and iPad apps I actually use (12)
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Essential Ferry Building farmer's market stops (6)
Essential Ferry Building farmer's market stops (6)
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Break a sweat in SF (5)
Break a sweat in SF (5)
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Oxford Guidebook
For two years I lived in Oxford as a graduate student in Linguistics (and as a member of Jesus College). This guide highlights my favorite places in Oxford, some secret, some obvious. Whether you're planning a trip or just want something new to try, I hope you'll find something interesting in this ode to a place that still feels like home.
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"Right in the city center, it's a good escape from the elements. Have a coffee and cookie while looking at the butchers, grocers, and other classic vendors."
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"If you're in Oxford, don't miss out on The Rose's scones and jam. Wonderful teas matched with perfectly baked delicacies, and much cheaper than The Randolph."
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"This tiny church is steeped in history (and its minister, an archaeologist, will not stop telling you that). It's also where Alice in Wonderland's well was inspired."
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"If your Californian self can't live without nutritional yeast or aluminum-free deodorant, this small shop on Cowley road will likely have what you're looking for."
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"Winding its way from the city center through to the end of High Street, the old Queen's lane looks the same as I imagine it did hundreds of years ago."
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"One of the tiniest pubs in Oxford, The Bear claims to be the oldest. If you can find room among the crowd, you'll likely be dragged into an academic discussion of rugby."
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"Besides the exhilarating open-meadow possibilities, a forest preserve trail loop is on the eastern edge of the meadow; there's also the Thames footpath to the west!"
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"The pub's cozy atmosphere (perfect for chilly afternoons) and large tables lend themselves to exciting bouts of drinking and game-playing."
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"The grounds of this college, while not extensive, are gorgeous. In the afternoons the Fellows' Garden is open, with stunning views of the Radcliffe Camera and Bodleian."
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"The intimate, ornate chapel encourages reflection while the excellent choir stirs the spirit. If you're in Oxford during term time, don't miss an evensong here!"
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"As far as I'm concerned, this is the only way to get to Heathrow. Fast and (relatively) cheap. Also, Wi-Fi when it works."
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"Definitely on the expensive side, but dining as fine and interesting as you are likely to find anywhere in Oxford."
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"This little market has random, relatively high-end food items. Looking for local goat yogurt? This is your place. And they have pizza!"
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"The Oxford Cycle Workshop is a co-op which offers good repair pricing and service. They also teach classes on bike repair."
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"Port Meadow is Oxford countryside at its best! Not a park per se: horses and cows mingle with humans, but pubs like the Perch and Trout lie at the end of inspiring walks."
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"The Phoenix is a great independent movie theater in the Jericho neighborhood of Oxford--they show interesting indie films as well as mainstream ones occasionally."
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"The Missing Bean's lattes are strong and thick--without that too-much-milk-aftertaste problem I have with other Oxford cafes."
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"Eggs, hash browns, and beans, even stranger things like mushrooms... The food here feels clean, not too much grease."
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