Monthly Archives: October 2013

Barcelona Blogs! (OneTravel)

Posted on 2013-10-31 by tikichris

Barcelona: a city whose very name is synonymous with fun is one of Spain’s most popular destinations and one of Europe’s most cosmopolitan cities. Here’s a list of five blogs to help you keep up to date with what’s happening … Continue reading →

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Wine of the Month by @willbedwards: Le Petit Roy 12eme année, Domaine Jean Royer

Posted on 2013-10-31 by tikichris

Here’s a new wine review from tikichris contributor Will Edwards, a “wine and food enthusiast who has fled the idyllic hills of Devon for the golden streets of London. A “relative newbie” to the world of wine, Will works in the Chelsea shop of independent wine merchants Lea & Sandeman where he loves “to hear what our customers are enjoying to drink”. These days – and just in time for nippy autumn – a good many of these Chelsea shoppers seem keen on Le Petit Roy 12eme année, Domaine Jean Royer. Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Happy Halloween

Posted on 2013-10-31 by tikichris
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Where to Experience the Day of the Dead in Mexico (CheapOair)

Posted on 2013-10-30 by tikichris

A festival vibe with a sombre tone – it’s time for the Day of the Dead. Think of it as Halloween, Christmas and the 4th of July all wrapped up into one awesome holiday. Here are five of Mexico’s best destinations for experiencing this commemorative celebration fusing ancient Aztec traditions with Catholicism during the days (and sometimes weeks) around the first and second of November. Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Ginger Bone Man

Posted on 2013-10-30 by tikichris
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Haunted London Theatreland Walking Tour (CheapOair)

Posted on 2013-10-30 by tikichris

For a frightfully good time with more than a dash of showbiz pizazz consider joining in on one of the few upcoming “haunted” walking tours set inLondon’s famous Theatreland. The Official London Theatre’s Haunted Theatreland Walking Tour returns this fall … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Borough Market Pumpkins

Posted on 2013-10-29 by tikichris
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Voodoo Shops in New Orleans’ French Quarter (CheapOair)

Posted on 2013-10-28 by tikichris

Voodoo. How much of its mysterious traditions are hokey hype and how much genuine religious practice? There’s no better place to find out for yourself than in New Orleans, where the legend, the kitsch and the reality of Voodoo collide for a fascinatingly spooky gumbo. Continue reading →

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Good Stuff

Posted on 2013-10-28 by tikichris

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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London Daily Photo: Palm 2 Pumpkins

Posted on 2013-10-28 by tikichris
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London Daily Photo: Blue Autumn Light

Posted on 2013-10-27 by tikichris
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Are You Still Smoking?

Posted on 2013-10-27 by tikichris

C’mon, you know really should stop smoking. It’s becoming less and less acceptable these days and the cost to your health and quality of life is incredibly high. Continue reading →

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London Celebrates Bonfire Night (OneTravel)

Posted on 2013-10-27 by tikichris

November 5th is Bonfire Night (aka Guy Fawkes Night) in England and is an occasion to commemorate the Gunpowder Plot of 1605 when Guy Fawkes (yep, the dude those V for Vendetta masks are named for) tried to blow up the Houses of Parliament and kill King James I. These days the historic event is “celebrated” with fireworks and bonfires. Here’s a list of five of the best Bonfire Night happenings in London. Continue reading →

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Win a Free Christmas Hamper Worth up to £200 from Hampergifts.co.uk

Posted on 2013-10-26 by tikichris

Tis the season or – at least – tis gonna be here soon! Are you ready for Christmas 2013? Here’s an opportunity to spread a little Christmas cheer and treat yourself to a bit of Yuletide yumminess or share a lovely gift with someone special. I’ve teamed up with Hampergifts.co.uk to offer one lucky reader the chance to win a Christmas hamper worth up to £200 in value. The competition runs this week only. Best of luck with the comp and with all your festive season shopping! Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Whitechapel

Posted on 2013-10-26 by tikichris
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Recipe: Chilli con and non Carne

Posted on 2013-10-25 by tikichris

Autumn is here and there’s a chill in the air. That means it’s a great time to cook some chilli on the hob! Here’s my recipe for chilli con carne – or non carne if you prefer the vegetarian option and even some tips for making a chilli Quorn carne if you’d like to go veggie but still get some meaty flavour and good dose of healthy protein. Continue reading →

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Two Cocktails for £10 at The Liquor Cabinet, Hackney Road

Posted on 2013-10-25 by tikichris

There’s a new bar opened up in Shoreditch. Okay, that’s not really news, is it? But a smartly curated selection of spirits and a range of superbly crafted hand bottled cocktails make The Liquor Cabinet well worth shouting about. Plus, I blagged a way for my readers to get two cocktails for a tenner! Keep reading for more about this fantastic bar and to find out about my exclusive two-for-a-tenner cocktail special. Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: East India Company Tea Master, Lalith Lenadora

Posted on 2013-10-25 by tikichris

Last night I attended an Evening of Tea Discovery at The East India Company shop on Conduit Street in Mayfair. The highlight of the event was a tasting session led by The East India Company’s Tea Master, Lalith Lenadora. Continue reading →

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Heavy Metal Bowling vs Bompas & Parr’s Metal BBQ

Posted on 2013-10-24 by tikichris

Aw man, I’m going to be out of town and thus unable to attend this event but look: Heavy Metal Bowling – your chance to “finger holes, caress balls” while “crushing pins” to a soundtrack featuring Black Sabbath, Electric Wizard, Elder, The Sword, Slayer, Sleep, Metallica. Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: The Juicery at 108 Marylebone Lane

Posted on 2013-10-24 by tikichris

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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World Heritage Dining in the South of France (Blue Tomato)

Posted on 2013-10-23 by tikichris

Romping round the South of France touring UNESCO World Heritage sites can sure work up an appetite. In a country whose very gastronomy has achieved world heritage status, finding myself somewhere of cultural or historical significance paired nicely with the safe bet that I wouldn’t be far from something seriously delectable too. Here are but a few of the tastier highlights from my recent jaunt round La Región – all well within easy and scenic drives of Montpellier–Méditerranée Airport or Nîmes-Alès-Camargue-Cévennes Airport. Continue reading →

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Sex and El Dorado at the British Museum (CheapOair)

Posted on 2013-10-23 by tikichris

Home to one of the world’s greatest collections of cultural artefacts, there’s never really a bad time to pop round to the epic British Museum. But with two sensational exhibitions that have recently opened there – Shunga: sex and pleasure in Japanese art and Beyond El Dorado: power and gold in ancient Colombia – a visit is even more enticing than usual. Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: World’s Largest Sherry Tasting

Posted on 2013-10-23 by tikichris

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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50% Off All Steaks at MASH Steakhouse in London (CheapOair)

Posted on 2013-10-22 by tikichris

To celebrate its first birthday, Danish steakhouse MASH is to offer all their steaks at half off their regular price from Sunday the 3rd to Thursday the 7th November. For these five days only, diners will be invited to indulge … Continue reading →

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The Chase – Volvo Trucks Chased by Bulls in Spain

Posted on 2013-10-22 by tikichris

Wanna have some fun? Get a Volvo truck, paint it bright red and drive the thing through the streets of an ancient Spanish town, such as Ciudad Rodrigo, during its annual running of the bulls festival. Oh wait, never mind. That’s already been done … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Did You Celebrate Apple Day?

Posted on 2013-10-22 by tikichris

Did you know that yesterday was Apple Day? Honestly, I wouldn’t have realised it either if I hadn’t been for the folks behind English Apples and Pears kindly inviting me along to an English Apple tasting and cheese pairing at Marylebone’s fabulous La Fromagerie on Moxon Street. Continue reading →

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Brent Butane Asks: Were You Born with a Silver Spoon in Your Ass?

Posted on 2013-10-22 by tikichris

This farcical yet informative ad featuring legendary stuntman Brent Butane rolling around on a Segway with American flags flapping proudly as he share details about Bell car insurance actually had me laughing out loud a couple of times. If you … Continue reading →

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Four Reasons to Stay in Soho When You Visit London

Posted on 2013-10-22 by tikichris

You know me – I love London. The thing about living here for over ten years though is that I experience the city like a local not as a visitor. Despite often viewing the city through a rather rose-tinted lens, … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Fall Filter

Posted on 2013-10-21 by tikichris
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Delicious Italian Seafood Menu at Pescatori, Charlotte Street

Posted on 2013-10-21 by tikichris

It’s been a few weeks now since I enjoyed dinner at Italian seafood restaurant, Pescatori. I haven’t forgotten how lovely it was though. Indeed, I’ve been waiting for the right time to publish my review so it didn’t get crowded out by other posts about places receiving more than an equitable slice of momentary hype. So with little happening in the tikichrisosphere today, here’s my review of fantastic Fitrzrovia restaurant, Pescatori. Buon appetito! Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Nancy Dell’olio and Francesco Mazzei at Welcome Italia

Posted on 2013-10-20 by tikichris

Nancy Dell’olio and L’Anima Chef Patron Francesco Mazzie posed for the paparazzi at the opening of Welcome Italia at the Royal Horticultural Halls. The UK’s biggest event dedicated to Italian food and beverage and tourism, Welcome Italia is open to the public and well worth a visit … if only for the free gelato! Continue reading →

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5 Best Restaurants for Service in the UK (OneTravel)

Posted on 2013-10-20 by tikichris

UK restaurant bookings site, toptable, has announced the winners of its 2013 Diners’ Choice awards for the Top 50 Restaurants for Service in the UK. The awards represent the “combined opinions of approximately 350,000 reviews submitted between September 2013 and August 2013 by verified toptable diners for more than 4,000 restaurants across the UK. Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Cupcake Couture at Salon du Chocolat

Posted on 2013-10-19 by tikichris

The grand finale of Chocolate Week, Salon du Chocolat London launched last night and runs through the weekend at at National Hall, Olympia Exhibition Centre. Continue reading →

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Win a £100 Argos Gift Voucher

Posted on 2013-10-18 by tikichris

Here’s a nifty competition I’ve got lined up to give one lucky reader an Argos gift voucher worth £100. Get ahead of the Christmas gift shopping rush, treat yourself to something special or simply stock up on the essentials – however you like to Argos it, this fantastic chance to do it absolutely for free is just an easy click away. Keep reading to find out how to win. Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Chagall Off the Wall

Posted on 2013-10-18 by tikichris
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