Tag Archives: WC2

London’s Chinatown Around the Edges (OneTravel)

Posted on 2013/02/01 by tikichris

London’s annual Chinese New Year parade will slither its way through Chinatown on Sunday the 10th of February. Obviously, going out for Chinese cuisine on that day would make a lot of sense … if you’re patient or have the luxury of planning ahead and making a reservation. However, if you find yourself burnt out on Chinese food or still wishing to enjoy the Chinatown festivities without having to endure the crowds, it’s worth noting there’s a lot more on offer in this area than dumplings and Peking duck. Continue reading →

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Wine of the Month: Sophie’s Reserve Rouge 2011 – House Red at Sophie’s Steakhouse

Posted on 2013/01/27 by tikichris

One aspect to my lunch at Sophie’s still stands out as exceptional: the house red. Sophie’s Reserve Rouge 2011, IGP d’Oc is a great wine. At £4.75 for a 175ml glass and £16.95 for a bottle it’s great value too. A blend of Syrah and Grenache created by the restaurant’s “own team”, I liked it from the first sip and thought is was an especially smart and easy drinker to go with red meat. Good ‘n’ juicy with a medium body, it’d be a nice one to drink on its own if slipping into Sophie’s for an evening at the comfortable (and I hearing ridiculously popular) bar. Continue reading →

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New Flagship Benugo is Welcome Addition to Covent Garden Dining Scene

Posted on 2013/01/15 by tikichris

I’m pleased to report that Benugo has recently opened a new flagship cafe at the corner of Long Acre and Bow Street near Covent Garden. The new venue is great news (for me at least) because I find myself bopping through that part of town all the time, and Covent Garden dining options are rather hit or miss in my opinion. Minus a few frugal exceptions, all the hits that I can think of around there are all pretty expensive too. Continue reading →

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Chocolate Week Returns to London (CheapOair)

Posted on 2012/10/09 by tikichris

It’s back and promises to be bigger and better than ever. Yes, it’s time for Chocolate Week here in the UK. Read my complete post at the CheapOair blog.

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Chocolate Week 2012 Preview (Great British Chefs)

Posted on 2012/10/05 by tikichris

Okay folks, I’ll keep this short, sweet and at least 70% cacao. It’s that time again. Chocolate Week … Read my complete post at the Great British Chefs blog.

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Ceviche Pop Up Opens @ St Martin’s Hotel

Posted on 2012/07/05 by tikichris

“Chino-Latino” restaurant, Asia de Cuba, has opened a ceviche and rum pop up bar in The Front Room at St Martin’s Lane Hotel. It’s a snazzed up but casual setting for drinking mojitos and other summery cocktails from the rum bar and for trying an … Continue reading →

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Champagne + Fromage in the Heart of London (OneTravel)

Posted on 2012/07/01 by tikichris

Following a successful run as a pop up, the folks behind Covent Garden’s Champagne + Fromage have apparently decided to sign a longer lease to continue offering their winning combo of French delights. Champagne + Fromage in the Heart of … Continue reading →

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Street Photography with the iPhone, Notes from the Apple Store Workshop

Posted on 2012/06/29 by tikichris

Thanks to those of you who popped in for last night’s Street Photography with the iPhone session at the Covent Garden Apple Store. It was a lot of fun, and your photos were great. A massive thanks to Clare, David … Continue reading →

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London Bloggers Meetup: The Photography Edition … and Me

Posted on 2012/06/18 by tikichris

Howdy folks. I’m speaking at the next London Bloggers Meetup where I’ll be sharing my “experiences posting a photo on [my] blog everyday for over six years”. But wait! There’s more. These fine photo bloggers will be speaking as well: … Continue reading →

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Champagne + Fromage @ Covent Garden

Posted on 2012/06/04 by tikichris

Champagne + Fromage recently opened at 22 Wellington Street (WC2E 7DD) just down the street from Covent Garden. It’s a shop/fromagerie/bistro retail arm of French Bubbles, an “artisanal collection of fine quality, limited-production grower Champagnes with personality and heritage.” At … Continue reading →

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Street Photography with iPhone, 28 June @ Apple Store Covent Garden

Posted on 2012/05/28 by tikichris

Interested in iPhoneography? Want to better capture special moments? Wondering if you need a compact camera anymore or even a DSLR? I’m going to host a “Street Photography with the iPhone” workshop on Thursday 28 June at the Apple Store … Continue reading →

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What’s for Lunch? Opera Tavern, Covent Garden (Londonist)

Posted on 2012/04/24 by tikichris

… encore dining sessions here are definitely a worthwhile consideration. What’s for Lunch? Opera Tavern, Covent Garden Londonist, 24 April 2012

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London Daily Photo: Graham Greene’s Collection

Posted on 2012/04/16 by tikichris
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Rules: London’s Oldest Restaurant (OneTravel)

Posted on 2012/04/06 by tikichris

Kings and queens may come and go. Nine monarchs actually have reigned since Rules opened its doors. But this institution remains a constant. Rules: London’s Oldest Restaurant OneTravel, 6 April 2012

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What’s for Lunch? Cabana Brasilian Barbecue, Central St Giles (Londonist)

Posted on 2012/04/03 by tikichris

Cabana does up meat on parade in deliciously Brazilian style … What’s for Lunch? Cabana Brasilian Barbecue, Central St Giles Londonist, 3 April 2012

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What’s For Lunch? Union Jacks, Central St Giles (Londonist)

Posted on 2012/03/20 by tikichris

What’s For Lunch? Union Jacks, Central St Giles  Londonist, March 20, 2012 Jamie goes family friendly and redefines the pizza with his latest restaurant offering. And guess what? It’s pretty good. READ MY COMPLETE REVIEW: What’s For Lunch? Union Jacks, … Continue reading →

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New Covent Garden Espresso Bar Offering Free Breakfast This Week (Londonist)

Posted on 2012/02/08 by tikichris

New Covent Garden Espresso Bar Offering Free Breakfast This Week Londonist, February 8, 2012 at 16:00 pm New independent coffee shop, Salt, is offering a “free Greek yoghurt with exotic fruit and home made granola or a rum-laced almond croissant with … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Hotel Chocolat’s New Roast + Conch Chocolate Shop (Londonist)

Posted on 2012/02/06 by tikichris

In Pictures: Hotel Chocolat’s New Roast + Conch Chocolate Shop Londonist, February 5, 2012 at 15:00 pm With its new Roast + Conch shop at Seven Dials, British luxury chocolate brand Hotel Chocolat brings small batch chocolate making to London. READ MY … Continue reading →

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Roast, Conch and Enjoy at Hotel Chocolat’s New Shop (Great British Chefs)

Posted on 2012/02/04 by tikichris

Roast, Conch and Enjoy at Hotel Chocolat’s New Shop Great British Chefs, February 04, 2012 Hotel Chocolat‘s Roast + Conch shop brings small batch chocolate making to the heart of London (4 Monmouth Street in Seven Dials, Covent Garden to be … Continue reading →

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New Restaurant Review: Léon de Bruxelles, Cambridge Circus (Londonist)

Posted on 2012/02/02 by tikichris

New Restaurant Review: Léon de Bruxelles, Cambridge Circus Londonist, February 2, 2012 at 12.3o pm Moules frites mega chain with humble Brussels roots and a massive presence in France (not quite to the extent of, say, Pizza Express here in … Continue reading →

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What’s for Lunch? Seoul Bakery, Tottenham Court Road Station (Londonist)

Posted on 2012/02/01 by tikichris

What’s for Lunch? Seoul Bakery, Tottenham Court Road Station Londonist, February 1, 2012 at 11:30 pm At first glance, Seoul Bakery might not stand out from the other similarly downtrodden Korean eateries lined up in the shadow of Centre Point “behind” … Continue reading →

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Where to Eat and Drink around London’s Covent Garden (OneTravel)

Posted on 2011/12/28 by tikichris

Where to Eat and Drink around London’s Covent Garden OneTravel, Dec 27, 2011 Covent Garden’s restaurants cater to the daily streams of shoppers and tourists, with several eateries conveniently lined along the piazza. READ MY COMPLETE POST: Where to Eat and Drink … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Northumberland House Restoration (Londonist)

Posted on 2011/07/19 by tikichris

Peek inside newly renovated Northumberland House for the elegant marbled ‘wow’ factor. Continue reading →

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What’s for Lunch? Pepe, St Martin’s Lane (Londonist)

Posted on 2011/06/21 by tikichris

A newbie pizzeria on St Martin’s Lane provides an especially filling lunch when you’re on the go. Continue reading →

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Free Gelato Tomorrow @ Dri Dri Pop Up Parlour, St Martin’s Lane Hotel (Londonist)

Posted on 2011/06/16 by tikichris

Free gelato from noon on 17 June at the Dri Dri pop up parlour in St Martin’s Lane Hotel. Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: The Cosmopolitan

Posted on 2011/05/12 by tikichris
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Free Burritos for Cinco de Mayo at New Chilango on Chancery Lane (Londonist)

Posted on 2011/05/04 by tikichris

Free Burritos for Cinco de Mayo at New Chilango on Chancery Lane Londonist, May 4, 2011 at 21:26 pm From noon to 8pm tomorrow (Thursday 5 May), free burritos will be offered at the new Chancery Lane location of Mexican … Continue reading →

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Pick Me Up Contemporary Graphic Art Fair Returns to Somerset House (Londonist)

Posted on 2011/03/17 by tikichris

Pick Me Up Contemporary Graphic Art Fair Returns to Somerset House Londonist, March 16, 2011 at 23:51 pm Get this: fun, accessible and affordable art can be had in London … and all in one convenient location. Returning to the Embankment … Continue reading →

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Review: Flanders Menu at the National Cafe, The National Gallery (Londonist)

Posted on 2011/02/24 by tikichris

Review: Flanders Menu at the National Cafe, The National Gallery Londonist, February 24, 2011 at 16:00 pm To coincide with the recently opened National Gallery exhibition of works by Northern Renaissance artist Jan Gossaert, the Gallery’s National Cafe has introduced a … Continue reading →

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Chefspective: Marcellin Marc, Head Chef at Clos Maggiore (Londonist)

Posted on 2011/01/20 by tikichris

Chefspective: Marcellin Marc, Head Chef at Clos Maggiore Londonist, January 20, 2011 at 14.30 pm All but blown away with chef Marcellin Marc’s ‘ultimate chocolate menu‘ back in October, we’ve kept his Covent Garden French restaurant, Clos Maggiore, in mind … Continue reading →

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New Restaurant Review: The Commonwealth Club Kitchen (Londonist)

Posted on 2010/12/08 by tikichris

New Restaurant Review: The Commonwealth Club Kitchen Londonist, December 8, 2010 at 13:02 pm During our Tuesday evening visit, the scene was laid back with what looked to be a few chummy colleague dinners and business dealings taking place. Service … Continue reading →

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The Twelve Drinks of Christmas at the Waldorf Hilton (Londonist)

Posted on 2010/12/07 by tikichris

The Twelve Drinks of Christmas at the Waldorf Hilton Londonist, December 7, 2010 at 16:30 pm What would a liquid Partridge in a Pear Tree taste like and how tipsy would it make you? If this is the sort of alcho-pondering that … Continue reading →

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Reindeer Pie at Battersea Pie Station, Covent Garden (Londonist)

Posted on 2010/12/03 by tikichris

Reindeer Pie at Battersea Pie Station, Covent Garden Londonist, December 3, 2010 at 16:30 PM Made from organic free-range (not farmed) Swedish reindeer meat in a red wine and mushroom sauce and garnished with a dusting of herbs, it’s good value … Continue reading →

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René Redzepi – chef at the Best Restaurant in the World (Locally Sourced)

Posted on 2010/11/23 by tikichris

René Redzepi – chef at the Best Restaurant in the World Locally Sourced, 23 November 2010 Much of the success behind this nouveau Nordic restaurant seems to stem from Redzepi’s pared down innovation and keen interest to adhering to what … Continue reading →

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Review: Noma Chef René Redzepi @ Freemasons’ Hall (Londonist)

Posted on 2010/11/15 by tikichris

Review: Noma Chef René Redzepi @ Freemasons’ Hall Londonist, November 15, 2010 4:55 PM We’d never heard the word “shitty” used so many times in 90 minutes, but that’s how famed chef René Redzepi of Noma in Copenhagen, purportedly the world’s best … Continue reading →

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