Monthly Archives: March 2016

Day Trip to Margate

Posted on 2016-03-31 by tikichris

Over Easter weekend, Kemey and I had a really fun time visiting Margate. It was the first time down that way, but it’s safe to say we’re both now keen to return. Already fans of a few fantastic destinations in Kent (Whitstable, Folkestone and Canterbury in particular), we were so glad to say we could add Margate to our list of preferred places within easy reach of London – about 75 miles drive or an hour and a half train ride from Central London). Continue reading →

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Got My Stojo Risin’ – and Conveniently Collapsing (espressoCrazy)

Posted on 2016-03-31 by tikichris

When it comes to having my morning Joe, my preference is to make my own at home and have that time to myself to savour and reflect before revving up to take on the outside world and running the gauntlet of daily tasks to do. Continue reading →

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Gourmet Goat, Borough Market

Posted on 2016-03-30 by tikichris

After years of trading just within the perimeter of Borough Market, kid goat meat vendor, Gourmet Goat, has upgraded to a fixed outlet inside the market. I paid a visit, dabbled my way through the menu and walked away keen to sing the praises of their kid goat creations. Continue reading →

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Namibia: Make Unforgettable Memories (Going Places)

Posted on 2016-03-30 by tikichris

Over the past few weeks, we’ve given you an overview and told you where to go for your trip of a lifetime to Namibia. Continue reading →

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Win the Complete Range of Beers from Freedom Brewery

Posted on 2016-03-28 by tikichris

Hey beer lovers! I’ve teamed up with Freedom Brewery from Abbots Bromley, Staffordshire to offer one lucky reader the chance to win this award-winning brewery’s complete range craft beers. Continue reading →

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Uncannily Great Dining at The Balcon, Sofitel St James Hotel

Posted on 2016-03-26 by tikichris

All the right points were hit seemingly with prescience during my recent dinner at the Sofitel St James Hotel’s Balcon resulting in one of the better restaurant experiences of my year thus far. Continue reading →

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Brasserie Blanc Southbank

Posted on 2016-03-25 by tikichris

Brasserie Blanc Southbank has reopened with a new spiffy new look. I liked what I saw (and tasted) during my recent snoop. Continue reading →

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Review: El Dorado Rum and Rococo Chocolate Pairing at Barrio Soho

Posted on 2016-03-25 by tikichris

Award-winning rum paired with award-winning chocolate? There’s no awards for assuming Barrio Soho’s recent El Dorado Demerara Rums and Rococo Chocolate pairing was a deeply flavourful success! Continue reading →

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London Eye Goes Wonka for Easter

Posted on 2016-03-24 by tikichris

The London Eye offers a taste of pure imagination this Easter by partnering with the West End hit musical, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory for an immersive experience for families. Continue reading →

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Birthday Drinks at Punch Tavern | 10X10 with tikichris

Posted on 2016-03-22 by tikichris

Want to celebrate ten years of tikichris with me? I’m cooking up a string of 10 events to mark my decade of blogging. Fingers crossed and touch wood I’ll manage to pull this off! Making sure my priorities are in order, first up on the tikichris 10X10 agenda is a mandatory visit to the pub. Not just any pub though – one of my favourites in London: Punch Tavern. Please join me. Continue reading →

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Easter Afternoon Tea at The Langham London

Posted on 2016-03-21 by tikichris

Hop(p)ing for a happy Easter? You’re guaranteed a delectable and playful one with the limited run Easter Afternoon Tea offering by The Langham London’s Executive Pastry Chef Cherish Finden. Continue reading →

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Theo Randall at the InterContinental Reopens – Still a Great Place for Italian Cuisine

Posted on 2016-03-19 by tikichris

Taking stock of a decade doing delicious justice to classic Italian dishes, Theo Randall has reopened his restaurant at the InterContinental after an interiors refurb and the addition of a few new menu items. Great news! And the best news about the reopening is that Chef Randall has managed to maintain all the qualities that already had made his eatery one of my favourite places for Italian food. Continue reading →

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I’m a Mess. So is My House. Is There Any Help?

Posted on 2016-03-18 by tikichris

I’m a mess: in and out of town more than ever, dashing between events and meetings, uncertain where I left my passport/keys/Oyster card/etc, wondering what day of the week it is. But you know what’s even bigger mess? My home. Continue reading →

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Win Free Bakeware and Recipes from Bake Box

Posted on 2016-03-17 by tikichris

I’ve teamed up with bimonthly subscription service, Bake Box, to help get the word out by offering one lucky reader the chance to win a free box and have a go at using the bakeware and trying out the recipes. Keep reading for details. Continue reading →

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Turtle Bay Dalston

Posted on 2016-03-17 by tikichris

With its exceptionally generous happy hour, Turtle Bay’s bar is probably the best destination within stumbling distance of Dalston Junction for value conscious elbow bending. Continue reading →

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Posted on 2016-03-16 by tikichris
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The Magic Hour with Tony Middleton (aka Sonic) at the Grand Royale

Posted on 2016-03-16 by tikichris

Do you believe in magic? Whether you do or not I am certain you will be amazed and have a fantastic night out if you attend The Magic Hour and allow magician Tony Middleton (aka Sonic) to perplex and entertain you with his sleight of hand, illusions and Victorian spiritualist theatrics. Continue reading →

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Easter Egg Hunts for Everyone

Posted on 2016-03-15 by tikichris

Photo of Traquair House Maze by marsroverdriver A car from Carspring isn’t just about giving yourself a great set of wheels, it’s about giving yourself the freedom to explore this green and pleasant land of ours. And with Easter around … Continue reading →

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Namibia: Discover the Difference (Going Places)

Posted on 2016-03-15 by tikichris

Following up on our first instalment about what to expect from a trip to Namibia, here’s a look at some of the country’s must-see destinations. For the chance to experience Africa at its wildest, yet most serene, Namibia yields a … Continue reading →

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The Best BBQ in the American South (City AM)

Posted on 2016-03-15 by tikichris

From Arkansas to South Carolina, Chris Osburn goes in search of top barbecues, grills and roasted meats. Continue reading →

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Win a Cointreau Fizz Cocktail Maker

Posted on 2016-03-15 by tikichris

Available now at large grocers across the UK, the Cointreau Fizz Cocktail Maker adds instant sophistication to any get together with your creative crew. Here’s a chance to dream, dare, create some fizzy fun for you and your friends with a chance to win one of these fabulous kits for free. Continue reading →

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How to See the World’s Most Expensive City for Just $50 a Day (Miles Away)

Posted on 2016-03-15 by tikichris

The tiny Southeast Asian city-state of Singapore has just been named the world’s most expensive city in a new report. Ouch? Definitely not! It might be costly to live there, but for out-of-towners, Singapore can be a very affordable destination. Continue reading →

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Colouring in While Dining out at Kupp

Posted on 2016-03-12 by tikichris

Are you the type of person who likes to think outside the box – while staying within the lines? Here’s a fun dining experience for you: The Art of Mindfulness Colouring at Scandinavian inspired eatery, Kupp. The new canal-side Merchant … Continue reading →

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Ten Years of tikichris

Posted on 2016-03-11 by tikichris

Yep, Ye Olde Tiki Chris Weblog hath turneth the big one-O. Continue reading →

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Good Stuff #54 | St Patrick’s Day Edition

Posted on 2016-03-11 by tikichris

Ready for St Patrick’s Day? Here’s my latest list of good stuff, in this case all in celebration of Irish drink with a sampling of quality beverages I had the pleasure of trying at a recentSpirit of Sharing tasting event hosted by Irish Ambassador Daniel Mulhall and Bord Bia, the Irish Food Board, at the Irish Embassy in Belgravia. Continue reading →

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Here’s How to Eat Your Way Through Austin, Just in Time for SXSW (Miles Away)

Posted on 2016-03-10 by tikichris

And if you’re heading down to this Texas town for SXSW, you’ll be in good company. It’s Austin’s biggest party of the year, offering the chance to rub elbows with movers and shakers at the top of their game across a range of creative and high tech industries, to see the best up-and-coming bands perform live and experience a fun loving city at its very best – and to feast like there’s no tomorrow! Continue reading →

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Cork Report | So Much More to Bark About

Posted on 2016-03-09 by tikichris

Obviously, cork stoppers are by and far the most likely application for cork. But – as a sustainably harvested crop that’s naturally fire retardant and insulating (thermal and acoustic), flexible, hypoallergenic, and impermeable to liquid and gas – there’s plenty more being done with it. Shall we have a quick look? Continue reading →

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ETM Group’s Limited Edition Hot Cross Bunny Burger

Posted on 2016-03-08 by tikichris

Dark humour for hearty appetites? I’m game. And so was a substantial amount of my recent preview lunch of ETM Group’s limited edition Hot Cross Bunny Burger at Chiswell Street Dining Rooms. Continue reading →

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Tacos, Chocolate Chicken, and Barbacoa: The Ultimate Mexican Food Guide (Miles Away)

Posted on 2016-03-08 by tikichris

To help you make the most of every meal in magnificent Mexico, have a look at this list of top Mexican dishes. Continue reading →

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Good Stuff #53

Posted on 2016-03-05 by tikichris

Good stuff and lots of it! Here’s the low down on some 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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Unseen City: Photos by Martin Parr at Guildhall Art Gallery

Posted on 2016-03-04 by tikichris

Unseen City: Photos by Martin Parr opens today (4 March) at Guildhall Art Gallery offering a view of age-old and often secretive happenings in the City of London through the lens of famed Magnum photographer Martin Parr. Continue reading →

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Cocktails and Ceviche Pairing Menu at Asia de Cuba

Posted on 2016-03-04 by tikichris

Asia de Cuba, everybody’s favourite Chino-Latino restaurant has officially launched its rum bar with its own sugarcane press and a new cocktails and ceviche pairing menu with drinks featuring Havana Club rums. Continue reading →

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House of Holi Brings the Vivid Back to Cinnamon Kitchen

Posted on 2016-03-04 by tikichris

Still one of my preferred London restaurants, my impression of Chef Vivek Singh’s Cinnamon Kitchen has been favourably coloured by my House of Holi experience. Continue reading →

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Yorica Free From Café Opens on Wardour Street, Soho

Posted on 2016-03-02 by tikichris

Yorica opens today in Soho promising Londoners the chance to indulge in a sweet treat “with none of the nasties.” The shop sells a range of frozen yoghurts, ice creams and shakes that are dairy, lactose, gluten, nut and egg free – and all completely vegan. Continue reading →

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Namibia: Expect the Unexpected (Going Places)

Posted on 2016-03-02 by tikichris

The sparsely populated, mostly desert nation of Namibia extends north to south along a sizable stretch of southwest Africa’s Atlantic coast. Sitting just north of South Africa, and also sharing a border with Angola, Botswana, and Zambia—the country spreads inland … Continue reading →

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