Monthly Archives: September 2015

London Daily Photo: Chingford to Liverpool Street

Posted on 2015-09-15 by tikichris
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New for Paris: Frank Gehry’s Louis Vuitton Foundation (OneTravel)

Posted on 2015-09-15 by tikichris

Opened October 2014 in the Bois de Boulogne public park on the western edge of Paris, the Fondation Louis Vuitton is the city’s newest art museum and cultural center – and is making waves more for the building itself than … Continue reading →

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Hotels Near London Major Tourist Attractions

Posted on 2015-09-15 by tikichris

Whenever you travel to a major city like London for a pleasure trip there are a number of things you want to keep in consideration as you make your plans. One of the most important of all of your decisions … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Ladbroke Grove

Posted on 2015-09-14 by tikichris
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Virtually Travel the World Without Leaving Your Hotel Room

Posted on 2015-09-14 by tikichris

Currently being tested for two weeks at the London Marriott Park Lane and New York Marriott Marquis hotels (check with the individual properties for exact dates), VRoom can be requested to use for free by guests in the same manner as they might go about ordering room service meals or laundry pickup. Upon request, the VRoom gear is hand-delivered to the guest’s room along with instructions and left on loan for up to 24 hours. Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Lane

Posted on 2015-09-13 by tikichris
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September Issue of UK Cigar Scene Out Now

Posted on 2015-09-12 by tikichris

Issue Eight of the monthly UK Cigar Scene Magazine is now online and ready for download. Each issue of UK Cigar Scene is free to download and includes a video interview with a key cigar personality along with news of … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Doom

Posted on 2015-09-12 by tikichris
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You’ll Love Looking Around Lausanne & Lake Geneva (OneTravel)

Posted on 2015-09-11 by tikichris

Bonjour, hallo, ciao, and hi! I’ve just returned from one of my favourite European destinations, Switzerland. A highlight of my trip was checking out the sights in and around the lovely lakeside city of Lausanne. Now back home (and craving … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Chelsea Rocks

Posted on 2015-09-11 by tikichris
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Recipe: Root Beer Boiled Peanuts

Posted on 2015-09-10 by tikichris

Growing up in Georgia, a paper bag filled with boiled peanuts and purchased for pennies from a farmer at a roadside shack was the snack of choice when out driving around in the country. As uncommonly tasty as they seemed, as an adult I’ve realised they’re a cinche to make … as long as you’ve got the time to let ‘em simmer properly. The secret is in how you season your nuts. Whatabout doing it with some root beer for added bite? Continue reading →

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Good Stuff #45

Posted on 2015-09-10 by tikichris

Good stuff? Great stuff! And so much of it I’m having trouble keeping track and sharing the best of it in a timely manner. But don’t let my inadequate ability to blog efficiently get in the way you having a wonderful time. Have a look a this list of fine things to see, sip or savour – all of which I’ve recently come across and thought were worth sharing with you. Enjoy. Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: St Paul’s

Posted on 2015-09-10 by tikichris
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Theatre Review: Sunny Afternoon, Based on the Music by The Kinks

Posted on 2015-09-09 by tikichris

Winner of the 2015 Olivier Award for Best New Musical, Sunny Afternoon tales the story of London’s best sounding rock ‘n roll catastrophe, The Kinks, and follows the band from its formation in Muswell Hill between brothers Ray and Dave Davies through the many ups and downs on their way to international stardom Continue reading →

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Win the Ultimate Star Wars Foodie Companion: An R2-D2 Kitchen Timer

Posted on 2015-09-09 by tikichris

We may still have a few months to go before Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens is unleashed upon cinemas but I’m already geeking out big time! And I’m certain I’m not alone in my anticipation of what promises to be an epic film and the best Star Wars episode to be screened since the original three films came out what seems like a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. To help with the wait and with your countdown, I’ve teamed up with Prezzybox.com – the UK’s complete online gift solution – to offer one reader this awesome piece of Star Wars kitchen kit. Continue reading →

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Root Beer Reboot

Posted on 2015-09-09 by tikichris

I really like Soda Folk’s root beer and am pleased to proclaim that I’ve teamed up with the brand for Root Beer Reboot, a short series of posts exploring some of my all time favourite American foods and flavours. Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Leather Lane

Posted on 2015-09-09 by tikichris
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El Rápido Guide to Spain’s 17 Regions (OneTravel)

Posted on 2015-09-08 by tikichris

Paella, flamenco, tapas, modern art, wine, world-class museums, ancient churches, Roman ruins, sandy beaches, massive mountain ranges – it’s all in Spain but not in the same place. The country is one of Europe’s largest and arguably its most culturally diverse. There are 17 autonomous regions in total, and two autonomous cities, Ceuta and Melilla, on the northern coast of Spain. Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Stalls

Posted on 2015-09-08 by tikichris
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Carno-Bonanza-Blitz

Posted on 2015-09-08 by tikichris

It’s been a mightily meaty few weeks for me. I’ve learned how to make Buffalo wings like they do at Orange Buffalo (one of my favourite London street food traders); attended a rare chilli masterclass cohosted by London BBQ School and World of Zing; obtained Kansas City Barbeque Society accreditation and got to sit in as a KCBS judge at London’s first ever Grillstock BBQ festival … and I’ve loved every juicy minute of it. Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Water Feature

Posted on 2015-09-07 by tikichris
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Grillstock London: A Walthamstow Hillbilly’s Homecoming?

Posted on 2015-09-07 by tikichris

So, I was all sorts of messed up this weekend. Not because of the beer (although I had access to copious amounts of it). Or the whiskey (similarly ample volumes were at my disposal). Or the meat (there were mounds of epic proportion). But because, as a judge at the Grillstock BBQ festival in Walthamstow, wave after wave of out-of-context familiarity kept slapping me silly with wafts of hickory smoke, the lilting plink of a banjo here and there, and the sight of thousands of folks come together to celebrate their love of slow and low cooked meat. Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Shrine

Posted on 2015-09-06 by tikichris
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Bloggers’ Picks: 15 Things to do in London This Autumn (Time Out)

Posted on 2015-09-05 by tikichris

The latest issue of Time Out features some blurbage from me about why I love autumn in London so much. Obviously, there’s plenty more in the magazine than just my bit, including autumn tips from 14 other London bloggers. Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Broadgate Circle

Posted on 2015-09-05 by tikichris
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TONIGHT: Milano Exposed at Old Spitalfields Market

Posted on 2015-09-04 by tikichris

This afternoon and tonight are your last opportunities to sample the range of Italian delicacies at the Milan Exposed event celebrating the best of aperitivo Milanese. Continue reading →

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Squid Kitchen Brings Madrid Street Market Style to The King & Co, Clapham

Posted on 2015-09-04 by tikichris

Continuing with its pop-up approach to pub grubbing, The King & Co in Clapham has opened its kitchen to Madrileño style street food vendors, Squid Kitchen. A match made in heaven? It is if crisp craft beer coupled with cones overflowing with calamari sounds like you kind of fiesta. I loved my nosh through the recent launch party and am happy to gloat … erm … share the highlights of that occasion with you. Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: The Cut

Posted on 2015-09-04 by tikichris
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Have a Drinki on Me

Posted on 2015-09-03 by tikichris

Drinki is the world’s first app to reward users with free cocktails in return for Facebook check-ins. The free-to-download app for iOS or Android features more than 60 bars in London (with new venues joining every week) along with bars in Manchester and Liverpool too. Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Brushfield Street

Posted on 2015-09-03 by tikichris
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International Street Food Challenge: Copper and Wheat’s Croque Monsieur au Comté

Posted on 2015-09-02 by tikichris

I had a lot of fun foraging my foodie way through TravelSupermarket’s International Street Food Challenge a couple of weeks ago in Shoreditch. The free event offered guests the chance to sample a variety of authentic and delicious dishes cooked by a variety of vendors from around the world. Most of the traders on hand were from London. However, flown in all the way from Copenhagen was the popular duo of Frenchy gourmand maestros: Copper and Wheat. Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Kensington Square Garden

Posted on 2015-09-02 by tikichris
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International Street Food Challenge: Orange Buffalo’s Wings and Blue Cheese Dip

Posted on 2015-09-02 by tikichris

I had a lot of fun foraging my foodie way through TravelSupermarket’s International Street Food Challenge a couple of weeks ago in Shoreditch. The free event offered guests the chance to sample a variety of authentic and delicious dishes cooked by a variety of vendors from around the world. One of the highlights for me was getting to chat with Nick White, one of the founders of Orange Buffalo, and have a bite of his awesome and fiery Buffalo wings. Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Red Green White

Posted on 2015-09-01 by tikichris
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Making the Most of These Last Days of Summer (OneTravel)

Posted on 2015-09-01 by tikichris

You don’t have to be a Game of Thrones fan to realize that winter is coming. Days are getting shorter, and there’s a hint of autumn in the air. As summer winds down and fall sets up camp, take advantage … Continue reading →

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