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Toro Gordo: Stylish Tapas for Hammersmith

Posted on 2014-09-05 by tikichris

Spanish bar and restaurant Toro Gordo brings piquant panache to West London. I had a fantastic time tasting my way through its menu of contemporary and stylishly presented tapas and reckon if you’re in the area you could do a lot worse. Indeed, for drinky drinks and scrumptious nibbles with a convivial vibe that’s just a short stroll away from Hammersmith Tube (not to mention Ravenscourt Park) you’d be hard pressed to find a better venue. No bull! Continue reading →

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Brindisa Brings “Green Spain” to Your Door

Posted on 2013-08-20 by tikichris

One of my favourite food shops in London just got yummier with the introduction of a new range of gastronomic goodies from Spain’s verdant north. Continue reading →

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Win a Free Copy of Omar Allibhoy’s New Book: Tapas Revolution

Posted on 2013-08-16 by tikichris

Last week, I had the pleasure of attending the launch of Spanish chef Omar Allibhoy’s cookbook, Tapas Revolution. It’s a great read and to be sure I headed home with book in hand. Keep reading to find out how you too can get a free copy of this practical and fun-to-read cookbook. Continue reading →

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El Cantara Opens on Frith Street (Londonist)

Posted on 2010-10-14 by tikichris

El Cantara Opens on Frith Street Londonist, October 14, 2010 1:30 PM Think: a downmarket Moro spread across three floors with a lovely Shisha terrace smack dab in the meaty bit of Soho. Not a bad idea really. READ MY COMPLETE … Continue reading →

Posted in Drink, Food, London, Restaurants | Tagged el cantara, frith street, london londonist, moroccan, new restaurant, review, soho, spanish, tapas, W1D 4SD | Leave a comment

Chefspective: Nacho del Campo, Head Chef at Camino (Londonist)

Posted on 2010-09-17 by tikichris

Chefspective: Nacho del Campo, Head Chef at Camino Londonist, September 17, 2010 12:00 PM Originally from the Basque Country as Head Chef at Camino, Nacho del Campo now has the duty of heralding and preparing dishes from throughout Spain. With … Continue reading →

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Preview: Tapas Fantasticas 2010 (Londonist)

Posted on 2010-06-10 by tikichris

Preview: Tapas Fantasticas 2010 Londonist, June 10, 2010 2:40 PM Tapas Fantasticas returns to London Friday June 25th to Sunday the 27th, this year at Potters Fields Park (Tooley Street/The Queens Walk SE1 2AA). Entry is free with lots of … Continue reading →

Posted in Drink, Food, London, Restaurants | Tagged London, Londonist, preview, rioja, spanish, spanish wine, tapas, tapas fantasticas, wine | Leave a comment

Preview: A Taste of Spain 2010 (Londonist)

Posted on 2010-06-01 by tikichris

Preview: A Taste of Spain 2010 Londonist, June 1, 2010 7:20 PM Expect Spanish cuisine, flamenco dancers, live music and more at this free showcase of the different regions of Spain. READ MY COMPLETE POST: Preview: A Taste of Spain … Continue reading →

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New Restaurant Review: Pinchitotapas WC1 (Londonist)

Posted on 2010-04-15 by tikichris

New Restaurant Review: Pinchitotapas WC1 Londonist, April 15, 2010 1:57 PM On our invited visit to PinchitoTapa’s new digs, we noted a steady stream of peeps popping in for lunch. Merely weeks old, many of the diners nevertheless seemed to … Continue reading →

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Wine First Mystery Dining at Rebato’s Wine & Tapas Bar (Londonist)

Posted on 2010-01-26 by tikichris

Wine First Mystery Dining at Rebato’s Wine & Tapas Bar Londonist, January 26, 2010 11:50 AM Campo Viejo’s Viva el Vino campaign at Rebato’s Wine & Tapas Bar has diners choosing their wine without deciding what to eat and then … Continue reading →

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Spanish Lunch Tasting Menu Review: Expressions Menu at Iberica (Londonist)

Posted on 2009-09-25 by tikichris

Spanish Lunch Tasting Menu Review: Expressions Menu at Iberica Londonist, September 25, 2009 11:45 AM Spanish restaurant and cultural centre, Iberica (195 Great Portland Street, W1W 5PS), has recently launched a new mini “desgustacion” menu available Monday through Saturday from … Continue reading →