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Tasty Tales from the Italian Ham Highway: Modena: Fast Cars and Slow Food
For a town with a population of fewer than 200,000 people, the list of icons associated with Modena is impressive. Pavarotti, Ferrari, Maserati, Balsamico, tortellini … whatever floats your proverbial boat, odds are you’ve been inspired by someone or something Modenese at some point in your life. Continue reading
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Posted in Cars, Coffee, Drink, Food, Hotels, Italy, Restaurants, road trip, Shopping, Street Markets, Tasty Tales from the Italian Ham Highway, Travel, Wine
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Twelve Days of Christmas Afternoon Tea at the InterContinental London Park Lane
It’s no secret. I’m a big fan of the fine foodie offerings InterContinental London Park Lane. With Executive Chef Paul Bates calling the palate pleasing shots (not to mention chef Theo Randall doing his own tasty thing with onsite upscale Italian restaurant), I’ve never never even come close to having a less than ideal dining experience here. So an invitation to try the hotel’s limited edition Christmas afternoon tea was one I greedily accepting. This was my second time to enjoy an afternoon tea at the InterContinental and it did not disappoint. If anything, my expectations for a high level of quality and service were exceeded. Continue reading
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Posted in Christmas, Drink, Food, Hotels, London, Restaurants, Wine
Tagged 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS, ARCH BAR & WELLINGTON LOUNGE, bar, champagne, cheapoair, chef paul bates, christmas afternoon tea, cocktails, Drink, executive chef paul bates, gin, hotel, hotels, INTERCONTINENTAL, InterContinental London, INTERCONTINENTAL LONDON PARK LANE, intercontinental park lane, jazz, live music, lobby bar, London, London blog, london hotel, mayfair, park lane, paul bates, tea, Travel, Twelve Days of Christmas Afternoon Tea, W1, W1J 7QY, wellington lounge, wellington lounge & arch bar, wine, Лондон, ロンドン, 伦敦
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Tasty Tales from the Italian Ham Highway: Torino Unshrouded
Initially pursuing an opportunity to visit Torino (perhaps better known to some of my readers by its anglicized name, Turin) was what eventually led to me coming up with my the full blown “Ham Highway” itinerary. The city was (and I assume still is) keen to have bloggers visit to write about the city. There was a chocolate festival scheduled for when I knew I would be able to go, and I was pretty sure I could get a commission to write about it. The more I looked into Torino, the more I of a hunch I had that it would be the sort of “content rich” place that I’d enjoy checking out. Continue reading
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Posted in Art, Christmas, Coffee, Drink, Food, Italy, Restaurants, road trip, Shopping, Tasty Tales from the Italian Ham Highway, Travel, Wine
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Tasty Tales from the Italian Ham Highway: a-MuSe-ing and Bubbly Trento
After an all too short sojourn in Friuli (God, I hope I make it back there before too long), I hit the autostrada heading west to the region of Trentino for an overnight stay to see what sort of wonders its scenic city of Trento had to offer. With a newly opened museum designed by a star architect; a distinctive sparkling wine with a rich tradition behind it; and an exquisite regional gastronomy that’s big on flavour, locally sourced ingredients and seasonality – the answer I soon discovered was A LOT! Continue reading
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Posted in Beer, Design, Drink, Food, Italy, Restaurants, road trip, Shopping, Tasty Tales from the Italian Ham Highway, Travel, Wine
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Tasty Tales from the Italian Ham Highway: Udine
Udine is the hub and historical capital of the small Friuli Veneza Giulia province of the same name. With a sizeable university, it’s a lively setting with an interesting mix of people and pretty decent nightlife. If you’ve been to your share of checklist-y must-see Italian destinations (such as … oh let’s say … Florence) or you simply get a kick out off veering off the beaten path in an attempt to see what real life in a foreign country is like then Udine is a brilliant town to keep in mind. Continue reading
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Posted in Art, Drink, Food, Hotels, Italy, Restaurants, road trip, Tasty Tales from the Italian Ham Highway, Travel, Wine
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Tasty Tales from the Italian Ham Highway: Forni di Sopra and the Dolomite Loop
Situated within the Parco Naturale delle Dolomiti Friulane, Forni serves as excellent base for outdoor adventure with plenty of nearby (and even in-town) opportunities for skiing, climbing and hiking. And as I discovered, It’s a fantastic place to have a drink as well. Here, the stereotypical Italian bella figura yields to a rugged and independent spirit. In Forni, I came across men with beards of mythic proportions and drank some of the finest craft beers I’d ever tasted. Aside from the snowy Alpine surroundings and the absolute quietude of the night, the scene was enough to have me wonder if I was back home in Hackney. Had I stumbled upon a secret hipster heaven? Continue reading
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London Daily Photo: Henry Winkler, OBE
Henry Winkler was in town last night to switch on the Christmas lights at the London Marriott Hotel County Hall. Best known for playing Arthur Fonzarelli on the long run American television series Happy Days, the 68 year old actor is in the UK at the moment promoting and supporting his My Way! campaign to encourage children with learning difficulties. Winkler was made an honorary Officer of the British Empire in September 2011 “for services to children with special educational needs and dyslexia in the UK”. Continue reading
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Posted in Celebrities, London, London Daily Photo, Photography
Tagged Celebrities, christmas, christmas lights, county hall, hotel, hotels, LDP, London, London blog, London Daily Photo, London Marriott, london marriott hotel county hall, marriott, marriott county hall, Photography, photography blog, south bank, south london, southbank, street photography, The London Marriott, The London Marriott Hotel, Лондон, ロンドン, 伦敦
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Excellent Steaks and More at Gillray’s Steakhouse & Bar, County Hall
A recent visit to Gillray’s Steakhouse & Bar at The London Marriott Hotel had me enjoying finely crafted cocktails and tucking into an amazingly satisfying mega-steak dinner. Here’s a quick report on what made my meal so special along with details on how you can dine with a discount if you tell ’em tikichris sent you. Continue reading
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Posted in Discounts and Special Offers, Drink, Food, Hotels, London, Restaurants
Tagged 20% off, aberdeen angus, bar, cocktails, county hall, discount, discounts and special offers, Food, get 20% off your meal, Gillray's, Gillray's Steakhouse & Bar, gin, hotel, jaume beato, London, London blog, London Marriott, marriott, restaurant, restaurant review, rum, rum cocktail, south bank, south london, southbank, special offer, steak, steakhouse, The Last Instinct, The London Marriott, The London Marriott Hotel, tikichris special, zomato, Лондон, ロンドン, 伦敦
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London Daily Photo: The Juicery at 108 Marylebone Lane
In a collaboration with New York owned, The Juicery, 108 Marylebone Lane hosts its first ever pop-up from now until the end of January offering a nutrious menu of 16 fresh juices, shots and smoothies – including some exclusives designed by the nutritionist Amelia Freer – alongside an expanded breakfast menu and light bites to eat-in or takeaway. Continue reading
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Tagged 108 marylebone lane, Amelia Freer, hotel, juice, juice bar, LDP, London, London blog, London Daily Photo, marylebone, marylebone hotel, MARYLEBONE LANE, Photography, photography blog, restaurant, smoothies, street photography, the juicery, W1, Лондон, ロンドン, 伦敦
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London Daily Photo: World’s Largest Sherry Tasting
Monday found me nosing my way through Bond Street’s Westbury Hotel at the 2013 Great Sherry Tasting. With nearly 200 sherries from more than 30 producer, the event was claimed to be the world’s largest. Continue reading
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Posted in London, London Daily Photo, Photography, Uncategorized, Wine
Tagged Bodegas Tradicion, hotel, LDP, London, London blog, London Daily Photo, mayfair, oloroso, Oloroso VORS 30 year old, Photography, photography blog, sherry, spanish wine, street photography, the westbury hotel, W1, westbury, wine, wine blog, wine tasting, Лондон, ロンドン, 伦敦
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London Daily Photo: The Last Instinct at Gillray’s Steakhouse & Bar
Man oh man! I got an education last night from Jaume Beato, lead bartender at Gillray’s Steakhouse & Bar at the Marriott Hotel County Hall. From a crash course in the history and global reach of gin (Gillray’s keeps close to 70 different gins behind the bar) to how to mix a classic cocktail … Continue reading
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Posted in Drink, Food, Hotels, London, London Daily Photo, Photography, Restaurants
Tagged bar, Cocktail, Drink, Food, Gillray's Steakhouse & Bar, gin, hotel, jaume beato, LDP, London, London blog, London Daily Photo, marriott, Photography, photography blog, restaurant, rum, rum cocktail, south bank, southbank, The Last Instinct, Лондон, ロンドン, 伦敦
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25% Off Voucher Code for Millennium & Copthorne Hotels #MCBloggerConf
Planning any trips in the UK or Europe for December or January? Check out the Millennium & Copthorne Trip Tailor Facebook app for tips on things to do and be sure to take advantage of my limited offer discount code for 25% savings on your accommodation. Continue reading
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Tagged #MCBloggerConf, 25% off, discounts and special offers, Europe hotels, facebook app, hotel, hotel discount, hotels, London, London blog, london hotel, London Hotels, Millenium & Copthorne, Millennium & Copthorne Hotels, Millennium Gloucester Hotel, millennium hotels, promocode, tikichris special, Travel Bloggers Conference, travel blogging, trip tailor app, voucher code, Лондон, ロンドン, 伦敦
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Jason Atherton’s Berners Tavern at The London Edition
Exquisite flavours in a lavish setting – Jason Atherton’s Berners Tavern at The London Edition Hotel is designed to dazzle. Continue reading
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Posted in Design, Drink, Food, Hotels, London, Restaurants, Wine
Tagged Berners Street, Berners Tavern, chef, cocktails, design, Drink, edition hotels, Food, hotel, Ian Schrager, JASON ATHERTON, London, London blog, marriott, new restaurant review, punch bar, restaurant, restaurants, review, The London Edition, the london edition hotel, W1, W1T 3LF, wine, wines, Лондон, ロンドン, 伦敦
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Top Tips for Tahiti and Her Islands (Travelbag)
Comfortable, convenience and gourmet – what else could you want? How about top notch service, nightly entertainment, and long list of amenities and activities. From its very own lagoonarium to “Overwater Motu Bungalows” and much, much more – there are plenty of amazing reasons to make the Intercontinental Resort Tahiti your base while discovering the joys of French Polynesia. Continue reading
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Posted in Drink, Food, Hotels, Restaurants, Travel, Travelbag
Tagged Drink, Food, french polynesia, hotel, INTERCONTINENTAL, InterContinental Resort Tahiti, pacific, pacific ocean, polynesia, polynesian, resort, society islands, south pacific, tahiti, tahitian, tahitian wine, tiki, Travel, travelbag
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Good Stuff
Here’s a quick little list of good stuff I’ve recently come across and thought was worth sharing with you. Enjoy! Continue reading
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Posted in Coffee, Drink, Food, Freebies, Good Stuff, Hotels, London, Music, Restaurants, Shopping, Travel, Wine
Tagged #fansoffizz, Benjamin Britten, blanc de blancs, CBSO Chorus, champagne, CHAPEL DOWN, charing cross hotel, Choir of St Paul's Cathedral, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, city of london, city of london festival, coffee, cookbook cafe, Edward Gardner, english sparkling wine, Evelina Dobraceva, fans of fizz, food and drink festival, free coffee, free hot drinks at waitrose, free tea, freebies, good stuff, hotel, hotels, INTERCONTINENTAL, INTERCONTINENTAL LONDON PARK LANE, live performance, London, lonon, Ludlow, Ludlow Food and Drink Festival, Ludlow Food and Drink Festival Preview, mayfair, music, mywaitrose, park lane, Russell Braun, Shopping, sparkling wine, st paul's cathedral, tea, tikichirs, Toby Spence, WAITROSE, war requiem, wine, wine tasting, Лондон, ロンドン, 伦敦
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Bourbon Tasting Flights and a Steak of the Month at JW Steakhouse, Park Lane
JW Steakhouse at the Marriott’s Grosvenor House hotel has recently introduced a couple of brilliant new reasons to pay this fine dining establishment a visit post-haste: a series of four bourbon tasting flights and a Steak of the Month. Both these offers represent deliciously good news to be sure! However, what is perhaps even more deserving of me shouting about you making speedy beeline to enjoy is the simple fact that, as I discover during my dinner last night, everything else about this American style Steakhouse is fantastic too. Continue reading
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Intercontinental Resort Tahiti (OneTravel)
Despite its lagoon side setting spread across 23 verdant and attractively landscaped acres, this four star resort is but a few minutes’ drive from Faa’a International Airport and only a couple or so minutes further from the relative bustle of downtown Pape’ete. Coming from pretty much anywhere except possibly sailing from another nearby island, odds are you’ll pass through Faa’a, making the Intercontinental a smart and hassle free option. Continue reading
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Tagged Drink, Food, french polynesia, hotel, INTERCONTINENTAL, InterContinental Resort Tahiti, OneTravel, pacific, pacific ocean, polynesia, polynesian, resort, society islands, south pacific, tahiti, tahitian, tahitian wine, tiki, Travel
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Grand Old Brighton: Dining in Style at GB1 (Blue Tomato)
Newly opened at the recently refurbished Grand Brighton hotel, GB1 Seafood Restaurant & Bar serves up a treat for lovers of expertly prepared fruits of the sea. Making ye olde cheeky jaunt down to Brighton all the more enticing, GB1′s menu of local, fresh and sustainably sourced fish and seafood presented in a fabulous setting sure does beckon foodies from far and wide. I’m certainly hankering to get back down there for more great seaside grub. Continue reading
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Posted in Blue Tomato, Food, Hotels, Restaurants, Travel
Tagged BLUE TOMATO, brighton, Charles Smith Boom Boom Syrah, chef alan white, comte des cierges, De Vere Hotels, england, executive chef alan white, GB1, GB1 Seafood Bar & Restaurant, grand, hotel, lobster burger, new restaurant review, restaurant, review, seafood restaurant, sussex, the grand, the grand brighton, wine
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GNH Bar (Blue Tomato)
I have long felt that a significant number of the best cocktail bars in London are hidden away in some of this city’s finer hotels. There’s the Coburg Bar at the Connaught, the Mirror Bar at the Landmark, the American … Continue reading
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Tagged bar, BLUE TOMATO, cocktails, gnh bar, greatbar great northern hotel, hotel, Hotel bars, king's cross, king's cross station, restaurant, review
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A Few Top Tips for Tahiti (OneTravel)
Io rana! I’m just back from spending a week and a half in French Polynesia. Tahiti and her islands are gorgeous – and definitely live up to all the hype! That said – and no matter where you’re coming from – this South Pacific archipelago isn’t somewhere you simply hop over to for the weekend. To make the most out of your time in paradise, here are a few top tips so you won’t have to hit the ground running but instead can assuredly stroll along in leisurely style to the beach. Continue reading
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Posted in Beer, Drink, Food, Hotels, OneTravel, Shopping, Travel, Wine
Tagged beer, Drink, Food, french polynesia, hinano, hotel, INTERCONTINENTAL, InterContinental Resort Tahiti, OneTravel, pacific, pacific ocean, polyneisa, polynesia, polynesian, resort, sailing, society islands, south pacific, tahiti, tahiti yacht charter, tahitian, tahitian wine, tiki, Travel, wine
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Just Back from Tahiti. Whoa!
Hey folks. I’m back in town after a week and a half sailing around French Polynesia’s Leeward Islands. And aside from a couple of hours of choppy sailing and a bout of seasickness that I thought might never end, the trip was truly awesome: eating lots and lots of fresh papaya … swimming around in giant bathtub lagoons off wild coasts of far flung specks of land … spotting dolphins … ogling tikis … taking in all the many different shades of blue … I had a a bona fide blast in the tropical breeze. Continue reading
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Posted in City AM, French Polynesia, Hotels, Photography, Tiki, Travel
Tagged boating, City AM, french polynesia, hotel, INTERCONTINENTAL, InterContinental Resort Tahiti, leeward islands, pacific, pacific ocean, polyneisa, polynesia, polynesian, race, regatta, resort, sailing, society islands, south pacific, tahiti, tahiti pearl regatta, tahiti yacht charter, tahitian, tikcihris, tiki, Travel, yachting, yachts
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Colombian Chef Harry Sasson “Pops Up” at the Intercontinental London Park Lane (CheapOair)
InterContinental London Park Lane is to host its very own pop-up version of chef Harry Sasson’s pioneering Bogotá restaurant, Club Colombia. Known as one of South America’s most celebrated Chefs, Harry and his team will take over the iconic London hotel’s Cookbook Cafe from 17th to the 25th of May to recreate his modern and refined approach to Colombian cuisine for a British audience. Continue reading
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Posted in CheapOair, Food, Hotels, London, Restaurants, Travel
Tagged Bogotá, Bogotá restaurant, cheapoair, chef, Club Colombia, colombian cuisine, colombian food, colombian restaurant, cookbook cafe, Harry Sasson, hotel, INTERCONTINENTAL LONDON PARK LANE, London, nterContinental, park lane, pop-up, restaurant
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The Bristol Hotel (CDCLifestyle)
Right on the harbour and just a block over from picturesque Queen Square, The Bristol is an ideally situated hotel whatever might bring you to the vibrant and compact city of Bristol. I certainly didn’t have any problems getting around the city centre on foot while keeping this comfortable hotel as my base during a recent visit. Continue reading
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Red, White or RAW? (Great British Chefs)
Whether you’re looking to quaff some environmentally friendly vino, keen to sample something dramatically different than that same old pinot grigio or you’re simply curious about what might just be the next big thing in viticulture and in the cellars of the world’s top chefs, this year’s RAW takes place at London’s Old Truman Brewery in London on the 19th and 20th of May. Continue reading
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Tagged artisan wine, bethnal green, biodynamic, canapes, chef, chef nuno mendes, corner room, Crazy FrenchWoman, Drink, east london, Food, french wines, GBC, GREAT BRITISH CHEFS, hotel, ISABELLE LEGERON, London, NATURAL WINES, nuno mendes, old town hall, old truman brewery, orange wine, organic, RAW WINE FAIR, the corner room, tower hamlets, town hall hotel, viajante, viticulture, wine, WINE FAIR, wine tasting
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Bubbles, Berries and More – a Brilliant Time in Bristol
Some work-related reasons led me to Bristol for an overnight stay. Kemey was able to join me for the trip, and we found plenty of pleasure to go along with the business during our short time in this small but vibrant town. Maybe it was the gorgeous sunshiny weather? we really didn’t do all that much while there but had an absolute blast. Here are some of the highlights from a chilled out 24 hours in Bristol. Continue reading
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Tagged BBQ, best restaurant in bristol, bristol, bubbles & berries, champagne, england, essex eating, FOUR STAR HOTEL, french wine, grillstock, hotel, Louis Dornier & Fils, lunch, pepenero, Pepenero Italian Fast Food and Pizzeria, pizza, sparkling wine, St Nicholas Market, temple spa, the bristol, the bristol hotel, Travel, tripadvisor
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GB1 Seafood Restaurant & Bar at the Grand Brighton (CDCLifestyle)
Newly opened at the recently refurbished Grand Brighton hotel, GB1 Seafood Restaurant & Bar serves up a treat for lovers of fresh and expertly prepared fruits of the sea. Continue reading
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Posted in CDCLifestyle, Drink, Food, Hotels, Restaurants, Travel, Wine
Tagged B1, brighton, CDCLifestyle, Charles Smith Boom Boom Syrah, chef alan white, comte des cierges, De Vere Hotels, england, executive chef alan white, GB1, GB1 Seafood Bar & Restaurant, grand, hotel, lobster burger, new restaurant review, restaurant, review, seafood restaurant, sussex, the grand, the grand brighton, wine
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Weekend Brunch at Cookbook Cafe, Intercontinental London Park Lane (CDCLifestyle)
Set on the edge of Hyde Park within the Intercontinental London Park Lane hotel, Cookbook Cafe’s weekend brunch yields excellent value. Continue reading
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Posted in CDCLifestyle, Drink, Food, Hotels, London, Restaurants, Travel
Tagged bellinis, brunch, CDCLifestyle, chef paul bates, comte des cierges, cookbook cafe, Drink, Food, hotel, hyde park corner, INTERCONTINENTAL LONDON PARK LANE, London, weekend brunch
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Blue Boar Smokehouse & Bar, at London’s Intercontinental Westminster (OneTravel)
At £45 (about $68) per adult and £15 ($22) per child, brunch at the Blue Boar is an indulgence. Still, if you come with a hearty appetite and plan to relax over a few drinks, you should find the experience to offer exceptionally good value for an especially great meal. You’ll also be treated to friendly and efficient service along with live music in a chilled out and comfortable setting. Continue reading
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Posted in Drink, Food, Hotels, London, OneTravel, Restaurants, Travel
Tagged all you can drink, ALL YOU CAN EAT, AYCE, bar, BARBECUE, BBQ, BLOODY MARY, blue boar, Blue Boar Smokehouse & Bar, brunch, bucks fizz, chef, cocktails, Drink, five star hotel, Food, hotel, hotel restaurant, INTERCONTINENTAL, Intercontinental Westminster, jon ingram, London, lunch, Luxury Brunch, OneTravel, pork, PULLED PORK, restaurant, review, smokehouse, st james's, st james's park, unlimited bloody marys, W1, westminster
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Luxury Sunday Brunch at the Blue Boar (CDCLifestyle)
Service was efficient and friendly … there was live music a la an acoustic guitarist … and just about everything pertaining to my brunch was pleasant and relaxing. The Blue Boar’s main dining room is especially comfortable. Beyond the dining area, an expansive bar and maze of cosy Chesterfield nooks await. Continue reading
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Tagged all you can drink, ALL YOU CAN EAT, AYCE, bar, BARBECUE, BBQ, BLOODY MARY, blue boar, Blue Boar Smokehouse & Bar, brunch, bucks fizz, chef, cocktails, Drink, five star hotel, Food, hotel, hotel restaurant, INTERCONTINENTAL, Intercontinental Westminster, jon ingram, London, lunch, Luxury Brunch, pork, PULLED PORK, restaurant, review, smokehouse, st james's, st james's park, unlimited bloody marys, W1, westminster
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Luxury Brunch at the Blue Boar Smokehouse & Bar, Intercontinental Westminster
Chef Jon Ingram of the Blue Boar Smokehouse & Bar at the Intercontinental Westminster has done a bang up job taking a (barbe)cue from foodie trends around town and refining them to a five star standard while making sure keep his menu fun and yummy. Indulging in the Blue Boar’s Sunday only luxury brunch is an excellent way to taste what I’m talking about. Continue reading
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Nip/Tuck Package at W London’s Away Spa and Spice Market Restaurant (CDCLifestyle)
The W London’s newly launched Nip/Tuck package provides … a chance for a revitalising treatment followed by a healthy and re-acclimating lunch. I gave the offer a try yesterday and loved it. It set a serene tone for the rest of my afternoon of meetings and felt more like a revitalising boost than an indulgent treat. Continue reading
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Posted in CDCLifestyle, Food, Hotels, London, Restaurants, Travel
Tagged away spa, CDCLifestyle, chinatown, comte des cierges, Elemis, Food, hotel, leicester square, London, lunch, Nip/Tuck, restaurant, review, spa, SPICE MARKET, W, W HOTEL, W London
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New Cooking Classes for Kids at London Intercontinental’s Cookbook Cafe (OneTravel)
In an especially family friendly move to ensure everybody at the brunch table can get the most out of their dining experience, Cookbook Cafe at the Intercontinental London Park Lane hotel has launched a new programme to get kids to cook for themselves while learning about where their food comes from and all the steps it goes through before reaching the table.
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Kid’s Cook at the Intercontinental’s Cookbook Cafe (Great British Chefs)
Cookbook Cafe at the Intercontinental London Park Lane Hotel has launched a new Seedling Series Kids Cook programme to get kids cooking while learning about where their food comes from and all the steps it goes through before reaching the table. Continue reading
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Moreno at Baglioni London Hotel Review (CDCLifestyle)
The newly launched Moreno at Baglioni restaurant situated inside Kensington’s lush Baglioni London Hotel sees two Michelin star Italian chef, Moreno Cedroni, share his avant garde Italian cuisine for the first time outside Italy. Read my complete review at the Comte des … Continue reading
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10 Best London Restaurants of 2012
2012, what a delicious year for London! This city – this big old convoluted mess of a city – kept improving its flavour profile and coming up with new and better ways to offer locals and visitors alike more choice … Continue reading
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