Daily Archives: 2013-01-24

Best Macarons in London? Pierre Hermé. (OneTravel)

Posted on 2013-01-24 by tikichris

Luckily for the sophisticated sweet tooth in London, there are two venues offering the opportunity to purchase Pierre Hermé’s macarons. There’s his own boutique in ultra upscale Belgravia as well as a concession on the ground floor of the world famous department store, Selfridges. His few other boutiques are dotted here and there in Japan, the Emirates and, of course, throughout France. Continue reading →

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British Airways “Perfect Days” App and the Eternal City (Urban Travel Blog)

Posted on 2013-01-24 by tikichris

The gist of my brief Roman holiday was pretty basic: eat a lot of pizza, walk around all over the place and brush up on my street photography. And, in that sense, the day was indeed a perfect one for me. Continue reading →

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Michel Roux Jr Breakfast Event at Whole Foods Kensington, Monday 28 January

Posted on 2013-01-24 by tikichris

BBC 2’s Masterchef: The Professionals presenter, Michel Roux Jr, will appear at the Whole Foods Market in Kensington on Monday morning for a cooking demo, Q&A and book signing. Michel will be joined by Gerry Beck, head chef at Whole Foods Market. … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Walking Home

Posted on 2013-01-24 by tikichris

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In Parma … in London

Posted on 2013-01-24 by tikichris

Just under a year old, Fitzrovia restaurant, In Parma, has been bleeping wildly on my foodie radar all this time. I finally got round to having a meal there earlier this week, and I’m happy to report that my visit was just as delightful, delicious and autentico as what I experienced in the actual city of Parma itself. Continue reading →