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Monthly Archives: June 2016
Top Places to See in July (Going Places)
Just to help you plan before you pack your bags and book your flight, we’ve put together a few select cities and countries that are going to be absolutely beautiful to visit during the month of July. Continue reading
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Posted in Going Places, OneTravel, Travel
Tagged Going Places, july 2016, OneTravel, summer, summer vacation, Travel
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Video: Europcar and Mercedes-Benz | The Carousel of Dreams
Carousel of Dreams is a whimsical little film produced by Europcar in partnership with Mercedes-Benz inviting you to relive your childhood dreams – with a touch of grown up luxury. Continue reading
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Posted in Cars, London, Travel, Video
Tagged car hire, Carousel of Dreams, cars, Europcar, London, luxury, Mercedes-Benz, rental cars, SPONSORED POST, Travel, Video
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A Visit to McDonald’s
I can’t say I’m the biggest fan of McDonald’s or that going to one of its outlets is the usual sort of subject matter for me write about. But when the invitation was extended to take part in a “fun local event, where you’ll find out about the exciting changes happening in the restaurants,” I accepted. Continue reading
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Posted in Food, London, Restaurants
Tagged balham, Balham High Road, Food, London, McDonald's, restaurants, south london, Southwest London, SPONSORED POST, SW12 9AU, SW2
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Win the Summer Collection from Hotel Chocolat
Whether you find yourself stuck inside and wishing the sun would come out or making the most of a glorious summer day – Hotel Chocolat’s Summer Collection is sure to add flavourful zest to the season. Continue reading
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Posted in Chocolate, Competition, Food, Freebies, Shopping
Tagged #ChocolateSummerWin, chocolate, Chocs-to-Chill, competition, Food, free, freebies, Fruit Bombes, Hotel Chocolat, RT to win, Shopping, twitter competition
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Get Arty, History and Coffee in Austria’s Capital (City AM)
The noble pursuit of viewing compelling art and sipping the perfect cup of coffee can make for a meaningful Viennese excursion – but can also work up a mean appetite. Continue reading
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Improve Your Mood at El Camion, Brewer Street, Soho
Tequila enlivens your mood. And if you’re drinking the quality stuff it won’t leave you feeling hung over with a headache the next day. Does this sound like a shot of just-what-the-doctor-ordered? Then ándale your way over to Soho for taste of Old Mexico at El Camion. Continue reading
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Posted in Bars, Drink, Food, London, Restaurants
Tagged BARS, brewer street, cocktails, Drink, Food, London, mescal, mexican food, mezcal, mezcal sazerac, restaurants, reviews, soho, tacos, tequila, W1, W1F 0RR, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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A Foodie’s Guide to Yacht Chartering in the Caribbean
One of the many great reasons to charter in the Caribbean is the unique flavours of the region. Food can shape our experience in the most profound way and should be a large part in any vacation worth its salt. Continue reading
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Good Food and Excellent Cocktails at Malmaison London
Chez Mal, the restaurant at the Malmaison London hotel is a smart choice for a good meal and fine cocktail. Continue reading
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Posted in Bars, Drink, Food, London, Restaurants, Travel
Tagged barbican, BARS, CHARTERHOUSE, charterhouse square, Clerkenwell, cocktails, Drink, EC1, EC1M 6AH, farringdon, Food, hotels, London, MALMAISON, malmaison london, restaurants, reviews, steak, Travel, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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Liberty Cheesesteak Company: Real Deal Philly Cheesesteak
Finding no satisfaction in London’s “cheesesteak” offerings – or often any resemblance to the mega meaty two-hander sandwiches of Italian-American origin famously from his hometown – JP decided to bring it here himself. Long story short: he ended up having to come up with a recipe for the right kind of bread and even created his own “wiz” cheese sauce. As for the steak, JP was happy enough with already available rib eye, sliced ultra thin for tastiest and most genuinely Philadelphian results. Continue reading
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Posted in London, Street Markets
Tagged american food, cheesesteak, city of london, CityPoint, E1, E1 6EA, east london, EC2, EC2Y 9HU, Food, lamb street, liberty cheesesteak, liberty cheesesteak company, London, lunch, old spitalfields market, philly cheesesteak, restaurants, rib eye, Ropemaker Street, sandwich, spitalfields, steak, street food, street markets, tower hamlets, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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Summer with Morrisons
Morrisons kindly sent me a selection of its summertime and BBQ items to devour … erm I mean review. I obliged. Continue reading
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Posted in Beer, Drink, Food, Shopping
Tagged BBQ, beer, Cajun Sweet Potato Wedges, Drink, Food, morrison's, Shopping, summer food
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Cook Like a Chef With Correct Tools – Knife, Board and Towel
Recipe – check! Ingredients – check! Dinner guests invited – check! Towel – Che … Wait … What? Continue reading
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A Trip to Monte Carlo is Always a Good Idea
A Trip to Monte Carlo is Always a Good Idea Continue reading
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Tagged luxury, monte carlo, montecarlo, rent luxury car monte carlo, Travel
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Polpo Does Brunch
Everybody’s favourite British bácaro presents newfound reason to get up and out on the weekend with a just launched brunch menu available on Saturdays and Sundays at all Polpo locations. Continue reading
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Posted in Bars, Drink, Food, London, Restaurants
Tagged bàcaro, BARS, beak street, BLOODY MARY, breakfast, brunch, carnaby, CICCHETTI, cocktails, Drink, Food, italian food, London, pizzetta, POLPO, restaurants, reviews, soho, W1, W1F 9SB, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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Top 3 Summer Recipes
If you are looking to beat the heat this summer during meal time then you may want something that is light and doesn’t weigh you down. You may consider some of these easy to make dishes that can be prepared inside or outdoors. Also cooking outside on a grill is a fun way to get your family outside and keep the extra heat from the kitchen out of your house. Continue reading
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8 Places to See Before You Die (Going Places)
Eric Isselee / Shutterstock You may be asking yourself “Why stop at eight? Certainly, there are way more amazing places out there for you to visit. So let this worldly little octet serve as your starting point for getting out there … Continue reading
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Olia Hercules & Marley Spoon Collaboration
Recipe kit delivery service, Marley Spoon, has teamed up with Olia Hercules, The Observer’s Rising Star of 2015 and author of Mamushka cookbook, for the month of June. Continue reading
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Posted in Discounts and Special Offers, Food, Recipes, Shopping
Tagged delivery, Food, Marley Spoon, Olia Hercules, promo code, recipes, reviews, Shopping, tikichris special, voucher code
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Best Sandwich in Spitalfields? Barraka on Artillery Lane
Man oh man! The chicken schnitzel baguette at Barraka was one the most welcome lunches I’ve devoured in a very long while. From Uri Dinay, the same fella who brought Pilpel (probably the best I’ve had in London) and Badolina … Continue reading
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Posted in Food, London, Restaurants
Tagged artillery lane, baguette, barraka, chicken schnitzel, chicken schnitzel baguette, chicken schnitzel sandwich, E1, E1 7LP, east london, Food, London, lunch, restaurants, reviews, spitalfields, street food, Uri Dinay, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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Creatures of the Chesapeake
Sailing the Chesapeake is the best way to discover the incredible wildlife, including loggerhead turtles, that resides in its forests, marshes, and bays. Continue reading
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Posted in Maryland, Travel
Tagged annapolis, boats, Chesapeake Bay, Maryland, Travel, yacht charter
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Win a Bottle of Red Stag by Jim Beam
Red Stag by Jim Beam Black Cherry Liqueur has a balance of soft, dark cherry aromas backed by traditional bourbon oak and rounded out with a warm, smooth finish. Haven’t tried it yet? Or maybe you already absolutely love it and you’re keen for more (for free)? Well, here’s your chance to have the Red Stag show up at your front door to impress you and your friends with a taste of true Americana. Continue reading
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Posted in Competition, Drink, Freebies, Shopping
Tagged #RedStagAndBlue, Black Cherry Liqueur, bourbon, cocktails, competition, Drink, free, freebies, jim beam, liqueur, red stag, Red Stag and Blue, Red Stag by Jim Beam Black Cherry Liqueur, RT to win, Shopping, twitter competition, whiskey
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Recipe: Kimchi Pimento Cheese
America’s so called “caviar of the South” gets some Korean kick with my version of the pimento cheese incorporating spicy kimchi. Continue reading
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Posted in Food, Recipes, Shopping
Tagged 100% Natural Traditional Korean Kimchi, american food, cheddar, cheese, Food, kimchi, kimchi pimento cheese, kimchi pimento cheese recipe, KOREAN FOOD, pimento cheese, pimento cheese recipe, recipes, Shopping, tikichris recipes, vegetarian, VEGETARIAN RECIPE, Yutaka
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Rustiko Bar & Restaurant, Old Compton Street
Upon invitation to give its new Craft Beer of the Month a go, I paid Rustiko Bar & Restaurant a friendly visit last week. Great beer! And great place to keep in mind whatever Italianate libations you seek in Soho. Continue reading
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Posted in Bars, Beer, Drink, Food, London, Restaurants
Tagged BARS, beer, Beer of the Month, Birrifico del Ducato, CRAFT BEER, Drink, italian beer, italian food, London, OLD COMPTON STREET, reviews, Rustiko, Rustiko Bar & Restaurant, soho, W1, W1D 5JY
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Great British Cheese Awards
Got a favourite British cheese? Yeah, me too. In fact, a couple of my all-time favourite cheeses are produced here in Britain. Now cheese lovers across the UK can nominate our choices for best British cheese in the new British Cheese Awards. Continue reading
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Posted in England, Food, Great British Chefs, London, Restaurants, Scotland, Shopping, Wales
Tagged BRITISH CHEESE, cheese, Food, Great British Cheese Awards, GREAT BRITISH CHEFS, independent cheesemakers, LA FROMAGERIE, La Fromagerie Cafe, London, marylebone, moxon street, Peter's Yard, restaurants, Shopping, W1, W1U 4EW, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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100-Layer Lasagna at The Cavendish
It had been about a year and a half since my last visit to The Cavendish. But I remember my dinner there fondly. So when an invitation to come back to try newly appointed Head Chef Douglas Santi’s “100-layer” lasagna, I was all for it. Continue reading
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Posted in Drink, Food, London, Restaurants, Wine
Tagged 100-layer lasagna, 100-layer lasagne, Drink, Food, italian food, lasagna, lasagne, London, marylebone, New Cavendish Street, pasta, restaurants, reviews, The Cavendish, W1, W1G 9TR, wine, Лондон, ロンドン, 伦敦
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London Clown Festival
As clowning is intended (I suppose), performers allowed themselves to be the butt of their own jokes to reflect the follies and quirks of all of us. I especially loved the sneering, nervous-laughter-inducing improv of The Establishment; the manic miming of Inda Perada; the preposterous gags and observations of Ben Target (pictured above); and the athletic dithering of Helen Duff. Continue reading
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Posted in Entertainment, Good Cause, Live Performance, London, Theatre
Tagged Ben Target, Boris & Sergey, clown, Clowns, Clowns without Borders, comedy, Eades Road, Entertainment, Flying Seagull Project, good cause, Helen Duff, Inda Perada, live performance, London, London Clown Festival, Manor House, N4, N4 1DH, Omnitorium, physical comedy, puppetry, puppets, reviews, Seven Sisters Road, The Establishment, theatre, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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#DeepSouthFarEast Supper Club | 10X10 with tikichris
Next on the roster of 10 events to mark my decade in blogging, is another tasty team up. This time round, I’m collaborating with one of my favourite supper club chefs, Malaysian Home Cooking superstar Vi Vian Woo! Together, Ms … Continue reading
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Posted in Bars, Drink, London, Restaurants, TC10
Tagged 10 Years of tikichris, american food, banana pudding, BARS, bourbon, Brisket, Clerkenwell, cocktails, Deep South Far East, DeepSouthFarEast, Drink, EC1, EC1R 3BN, farringdon, Farringdon Road, Food, fried chicken, indian food, islington, laksa, London, malaysian food, Malaysian Home Cooking, Ninth Ward, Ninth Ward London, pop-up, restaurants, southern food, supper club, Tabl, TC10, TC10X10, Vi Vian Woo, Vi Woo, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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Recipe: SunGold Smoothie
SunGold kiwifruit is super tasty, go great in a smoothie, and add a little sunshine to any meal. Continue reading
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Posted in Drink, Food, Recipes, Shopping
Tagged #BreakfastBling, breakfast, Drink, Food, hemp seed, hempseed, kiwi, Kiwi fruit, Kiwi recipe, kiwi smoothie, Kiwifruit, recipes, Shopping, smoothies, SunGold, SunGold kiwi, tikichris recipes, vegan, vegan recipe, VEGETARIAN RECIPE, zespri
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7 Haunting and Abandoned Places to See Now (Going Places)
Some people’s idea of a holiday is to fly to a vibrant big city, while others prefer a bit of seclusion on a deserted island or a 5-star beach resort. However, there’s still some of you who swing toward the spooky and out of the ordinary, and would gladly make a holiday out of experiencing an interestingly eerie destination. Continue reading
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Tagged abandoned, ghost towns, Going Places, OneTravel, Travel
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Yard Sale Pizza, Finsbury Park
Pizza party in Finsbury Park? Who wants a slice of that action? Me, and I reckon all sorts of other folks when they find out about the newly opened Yard Sale Pizza sliding onto Blackstock Road. Continue reading
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Posted in Beer, Drink, Food, London, Pizza, Restaurants
Tagged beer, blackstock road, Drink, finsbury park, Food, N1, N4, N4 2DW, pizza, restaurants, reviews, Yard Sale Pizza, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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10 Years of Musée Quai Branly
Musée Quai Branly – one of Paris’ coolest museums, and one of my favourites (in Paris and the world) – will celebrate its 10th anniversary with two special exhibitions and an anniversary weekend of free festivities 25-26 June. Continue reading
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Posted in Art, France, Freebies, Museums, Paris, Tiki, Travel
Tagged anthropology, Art, france, free, freebies, Jacques chirac, Musee Quai Branly, museums, paris, Quai Branly, Quai Branly Museum, tiki, Travel
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Preparing for a Summer Road Trip
When making plans for a summertime road trip, it is usually best to be prepared for all weathers and – at busy times – some delays. Therefore, always have snacks, drinks and waterproofs available, especially if you have children in the car with you. Continue reading
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Weird and Wacky Laws of Florida City Destin-ed to Surprise You (Going Places)
In our series taking a look at some of the quirky laws and customs of cities across America, we focus on the idyllic beach destination of Destin. Located on the Florida Panhandle and famed for its white sand beaches, this charming little Emerald Coast town is within easy reach of Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport and offers a relaxing retreat for anyone seeking a seaside break. Continue reading
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Tagged Destin, Destin Florida, florida, Going Places, OneTravel, Travel
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Sunset at the Villa Thalia at Dorfman Theatre, National Theatre
Arty, middle class Charlotte (Pippa Nixon) from London and charismatic American – and CIA operative – Harvey (Ben Miles) are frenemies to the highest degree. There’s instant affinity and sometimes even smouldering attraction between them but also deep-seated belief on both sides that one completely misunderstands the other and that the other is absolutely wrong about how the world spins on its geopolitical axis. Continue reading
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Posted in Celebrities, Entertainment, London, Theatre
Tagged Alexi Kaye Campbell, Ben Miles, Celebrities, Dorfman Theatre, Elizabeth McGovern, Entertainment, live performance, London, national theatre, Pippa Nixon, reviews, Sam Crane, SE1, SE1 9PX, south bank, southbank, Sunset at the Villa Thalia, theatre, theatre review, Upper Ground, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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Send in the London Clown Festival
Hosted at London’s newest Arts Hub, The Omnitorium at Manor House, from 10 to 19 June London Clown Festival is “a festival of physical comedy and clown influenced contemporary performance” exploring “what clown is to the modern performer and their audiences.” Continue reading
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Posted in Entertainment, Live Performance, London, Theatre
Tagged clown, Clowns, comedy, Eades Road, Entertainment, live performance, London, London Clown Festival, Manor House, N4, N4 1DH, Omnitorium, physical comedy, Seven Sisters Road, theatre, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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Cane to Cocktail: Blue Mountain Bliss
The Cane to Cocktail tour continued onwards and upwards into the mighty Blue Mountains for a taste of some of the world’s best coffee and sundowner with dinner at a cozy little boutique hideaway. Continue reading
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Posted in Bars, Cane to Cocktail, Coffee, Drink, Food, Hotels, Jamaica, Luxury, Restaurants, Shopping, Travel
Tagged appleton estate, BARS, Blue Mountain Coffee, Blue Mountains, Cane to Cocktail, CARIBBEAN, Chris Blackwell, cocktails, coffee, Craighton Estate, Drink, Food, hotels, Island Outpost, jamaica, jamaican rum, KINGSTON, luxury, restaurants, rum, Shopping, Strawberry Hill, Strawberry Hill Hotel, Travel, UCC Blue Mountain Coffee, UCC Blue Mountain Coffee Craighton Estate
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Recipe: Cointreau Wings with Honey Dijon | #WingingIt
Orange you glad to come across this Cointreau-versial recipes for chicken wings? Continue reading
