Monthly Archives: June 2017

#TasteBaltimore: Modern Cook Shop

Posted on 2017-06-30 by tikichris

Market, bar, and restaurant all-in-one, Modern Cook Shop in the historic yet still really very happening neighbourhood of Fell’s Point was an ideal spot for breakfast. Continue reading →

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Death’s Door #Gindependence Pop-Up Dive Bar

Posted on 2017-06-30 by Alexandra Kalinowski

Death’s Door Dive Bar is full of striped red, white and blue, a bit of taxidermy and board games. And yes it’s super fleeting so you best get yourself out of bed stat and on your way over for a full day of fun. Continue reading →

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Oh Say Can You #TasteBaltimore?

Posted on 2017-06-29 by tikichris

Big on flavour but convention not so much, Baltimore served up just the sort of yummy fun I love to write about. Continue reading →

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Something’s Brewing: Pour Over Coffee Maker (espressoCrazy)

Posted on 2017-06-29 by tikichris

Following up from my last (and I’d say largely successful) attempt at brewing coffee with a drip coffee maker, I’m sticking with the same basic filter method but using different, more basic device: a pour over coffee maker. Continue reading →

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Hej! Here’s How to do Stockholm for $100 a Day (Going Places)

Posted on 2017-06-28 by tikichris

Stockholm is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe and a favorite destination for travelers seeking a friendly, clean, and virtually crime-free city where they can enjoy traditional Scandinavian charm mixed with contemporary cosmopolitan culture. Continue reading →

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Graze Across Galicia: Bullish on the Best of Galicia

Posted on 2017-06-28 by tikichris

My end of April graze across Galicia to help a friend with a bit of recon for an upcoming foodie endeavour was a delicious way to delve deep into one of Spain’s most bounteous and beautiful regions. Continue reading →

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Good Stuff #67

Posted on 2017-06-27 by tikichris

Good stuff and lots of it! Here’s the low down on some fine things to see, sip, savour and more (though with respect to this particular post just to sip) – all of which I’ve recently come across and thought … Continue reading →

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Graze Across Galicia: Árbore Da Veira

Posted on 2017-06-27 by tikichris

Chef Luis Veira’s frisky if restrained approach toward haute cuisine highlights immense culinary talent and an especially inventive palate through a light-hearted approach that refrains from straying beyond the bounds of elegance and formality. Continue reading →

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Win a Pair of Tickets to Brockmans Gin’s #PressForGin Pop-Up Bar

Posted on 2017-06-26 by tikichris

Love gin? Love a party? Love a unique venue? The next Brockmans Gin #PressForGin pop-up at the Victorian Bathroom near Liverpool Street on the 27th of July is for you. Continue reading →

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Graze Across Galicia: Casa Rita

Posted on 2017-06-26 by tikichris

Casa Rita is a rustic and “típico gallego” tavern, with a touch of Art Deco in its décor and a few homey and cheeky embellishments here and there. Continue reading →

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Mermaid Toast at East Village Market

Posted on 2017-06-26 by Zay Ahmed

This weekend I popped down to the East Village Market, curated by Alistair Maddox (of Broadway market fame) and treated myself to Instagram’s latest food trend, magical Mermaid Toast. Continue reading →

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Graze Across Galicia: Casa Marcelo

Posted on 2017-06-25 by tikichris

For fine dining that’s as fun as it flavoursome, Casa Marcelo in Santiago more than fits the bill. Continue reading →

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Rubies in the Rubble Surplus Food Pop Up in Selfridges

Posted on 2017-06-25 by Alexandra Kalinowski

Alexandra Kalinowski heads to Selfridges to check out Rubies in the Rubble Surplus Food Pop Up. This whole clean/guilt-free eating that’s been popularised in recent years with the rise in health-food bloggers turned cookbook churners is dying a slow death. … Continue reading →

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Graze Across Galicia: O Gato Negro

Posted on 2017-06-23 by tikichris

Similar in feel to other Spanish cities renowned for their tapas such as San Sebastian and Madrid, Santiago de Compostela has its own classic collection of old school bars and taverns serving small plates of regional dishes. Continue reading →

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24hourlondon Meets Social Media Influencer tikichris (24hourlondon)

Posted on 2017-06-22 by tikichris

I sat down for a cold pint and a cool chat with Emma Hartley of 24HourLondon recently. Emma was interested in interviewing me about being a “social media influencer” and such. Emma’s free to download 24hourlondon app for iPhone and … Continue reading →

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Graze Across Galicia: Mercado de Abastos

Posted on 2017-06-22 by tikichris

Santiago de Compostela may be best known as a city of architectural excess in the name of Catholic grandeur. But just as key to what makes it such a fine destination for any sort of pilgrimage is the humble foodie action happening on the ground at Mercado de Abastos. Continue reading →

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Where and When Your Selfie is a No-No (Miles Away)

Posted on 2017-06-21 by tikichris

Here’s a look at some situations and locations when you’ll have to allow your own imagination or a postcard to provide the memories because a selfie would just be too rude or dangerous. Continue reading →

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Graze Across Galicia: Benboa

Posted on 2017-06-21 by tikichris

Next stop on my Graze Across Galicia is Benboa at the pretty little port of Corrubedo. Continue reading →

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Something’s Brewing: Drip Coffee Maker (espressoCrazy)

Posted on 2017-06-20 by tikichris

For my first look at different ways to brew coffee at home, I’m going to start with one of the simplest: using a drip coffee maker. Continue reading →

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Graze Across Galicia: La Bodeguilla de San Roque

Posted on 2017-06-20 by tikichris

For classic Galego fare, San Roque in Santiago de Compostela is a safe and savoury bet. Continue reading →

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The 7 Best Family Friendly Cities You Should Visit This Summer (Miles Away)

Posted on 2017-06-20 by tikichris

Here’s our roundup of seven of the most family friendly cities in the US. Continue reading →

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Graze Across Galicia with Vaca y Marela

Posted on 2017-06-19 by tikichris

I spent the end of April grazing across one of my favourite foodie regions of Europe – Galicia – helping an amigo get a little closer to making his dreams a reality and discovering why this picturesque and verdant corner of northwestern Spain is an ideal setting for what he’s cooking up. Continue reading →

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Preview: The Greatest Spectacle of Lucha Libre, York Hall, Bethnal Green

Posted on 2017-06-19 by Zay Ahmed

Amigos! It’s time again for Mexico’s masked superheroes to fight it out in an epic battle of Good vs Evil at Bethnal Green’s York Hall. Continue reading →

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Summer Cities That are Great for Seniors (Going Places)

Posted on 2017-06-18 by tikichris

We took a look around the US and found these seven cities to be among the very best for chasing your dreams and enjoying your travels as a senior this summer. Continue reading →

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You Don’t Have to Pay a High Price for Great Wine

Posted on 2017-06-17 by tikichris

As much as I’ve been loving the wines I’ve been drinking this summer I haven’t had to splash out a fortune for them. Continue reading →

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Preview: Children are Stinky at Underbelly Festival

Posted on 2017-06-16 by tikichris

Acrobatics coupled with highbrow toilet humour? I’m in and very much looking forward to checking out Children are Stinky at Underbelly Festival. Continue reading →

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A Local’s Guide to London: What to Do, See, and Experience (Miles Away)

Posted on 2017-06-15 by tikichris

American born, I’ve lived in London for over a decade. Although I’m fairly well settled in, this city never ceases to surprise and delight me. Even as a longtime resident with no plans to leave, it’s still one of my favorite destinations. Continue reading →

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Win the Complete Range of Jack Daniel’s BBQ Sauces

Posted on 2017-06-12 by tikichris

For a sweet taste of Tennessee, check out this opportunity to win the complete range of BBQ Sauces from the one and only Jack Daniel! Continue reading →

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Sweet Life with Splenda?

Posted on 2017-06-11 by tikichris

Have you ever tried baking with Splenda as a no-calorie alternative to sugar? Me neither, but now I’m going to give it a shot. Continue reading →

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The Great Architectural Bake Off

Posted on 2017-06-11 by Alexandra Kalinowski

If I had to pinpoint two things I’ve got from my dad, it’s how to stuff massive amounts of sugar in my gob, and a love of architecture mixed with urban planning. So when I caught wind of The Great Architectural Bake Off, I nearly galloped to Fitzroy Square. Continue reading →

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Our/Summer at Our/London Vodka Distillery

Posted on 2017-06-11 by Alexandra Kalinowski

Definitely get yourself to Hackney Downs soon to soak up the Our/Summer series each Saturday until 19th August from 12-6pm. Continue reading →

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Michael Thompson’s Fodder at Borough Wines & Beer

Posted on 2017-06-08 by Alexandra Kalinowski

If you’re like me and find yourself channelling your inner child in a candy store upon entering a wine shop, Borough Wines & Beers won’t disappoint. After shaking off the rain droplets and calming my breath post my mad dash into their Islington shop, I warmed in the rather intimate store. Perusing the shelves lined with British red and whites, I indulged my current natural wine obsession whose flavour ever evolves once the cork has been unscrewed. I’d describe it as a luxurious walk-in closet, which simply adds to the charm and intrigue of what lies below … Continue reading →

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New Cocktail Menu at The Cocktail Trading Co

Posted on 2017-06-07 by Alexandra Kalinowski

Full disclosure, I’ve got a soft spot for The Cocktail Trading Co. You see, my day job is pretty glamorous. I’m often out and about drinking with bartenders as I interview them for a gin bar blog series. It’s safe to assume I’ve jotted down plenty of stories and have a feel for how each bar operates. But there are two in bars in particular that have stood out. CTC is one of them. Continue reading →

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