Monthly Archives: November 2017

Shuffle Like Santa in Brick Lane

Posted on 2017-11-07 by Demi Perera

Following on from it’s roaring success last year, The London Shuffle Club pop up has returned to the Truman Brewery. Complete with retro Miami inspired decor, inflatable palm trees and flamingos we can now happily shuffleboard in Brick Lane. I went along to find out what this was all about. Continue reading →

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Falling for Scotland in Autumn | Big Time

Posted on 2017-11-07 by tikichris

A road trip interspersed with city breaks and rural retreats across one of the world’s most captivating landscapes: Kemey and I fell for Scotland big time. Continue reading →

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Four Hundred Rabbits Sourdough Pizza in South London

Posted on 2017-11-06 by tikichris

Four Hundred Rabbits is a South London group of pizzerias with locations in Crystal Palace and Nunhead. The group specialises in sourdough pizzas baked in wood-fired ovens and served alongside (a rather South London centric list) of craft beer Continue reading →

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Falling for Scotland in Autumn | Inverness and Around the Highlands

Posted on 2017-11-06 by tikichris

Last stop on our tour was the Inverness, where Kemey and I spent most of our three-day visit hiking in and around town and through wilderness areas within easy reach of the city. Continue reading →

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Movie Review: Better Watch Out

Posted on 2017-11-05 by tikichris

Christmas horror flick sound like your thing? Keep Better Watch Out in mind for Yuletide chills and thrills. Continue reading →

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Falling for Scotland in Autumn | Driving the A82 with the Vauxhall Mokka X

Posted on 2017-11-05 by tikichris

Best thing about our recent tour of Scotland? Humming through the Highlands in the comfortable and stylish Vauxhall Mokka X. Continue reading →

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San Daniele/Grana Padano Workshop with Chef Dan Doherty

Posted on 2017-11-04 by tikichris

One of Italy’s most delicious duos was the focus of a recent interactive workshop led by celebrated Chef Dan Doherty with a one-night only takeover of Ladbroke Grove’s Dock Kitchen. Continue reading →

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Falling for Scotland in Autumn | Glasgow

Posted on 2017-11-04 by tikichris

It’d been years since either Kemey or I had been to Glasgow and our two-night (and really only one full day) pit stop proved far too short. Nonetheless we had an amazing time and loved discovering how much more delicious the city had become since we’d last been there. Continue reading →

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Spitalfields Food: A Cut Above the Rest

Posted on 2017-11-03 by tikichris

One of London’s most historic and popular places to shop is also one of its ch Continue reading →

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Falling for Scotland in Autumn | Le Roi Fou

Posted on 2017-11-03 by tikichris

Every bite of every dish at Le Roi Fou delighted as it confirmed why this months old fine dining destination was dubbed Best New Restaurant at this year’s Scottish Food Awards. Continue reading →

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The Cocktail Guy: A New Book from Sushisamba Mixologist

Posted on 2017-11-02 by Zay Ahmed

This month sees the launch of Rich Woods’ debut book titled ‘The Cocktail Guy’, featuring dozen of cocktail recipes. Continue reading →

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Falling for Scotland in Autumn | Edinburgh

Posted on 2017-11-02 by tikichris

First stop on our Falling for Scotland tour was the magically misty city of Edinburgh – a destination both Kemey and I know fairly well but can never seem to get enough of. Continue reading →

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Spooky Dining at Balls and Company

Posted on 2017-11-01 by tikichris

Greek Street’s “little meatball restaurant” served a one night only “Ghouls and Company” feast last night for Halloween. Creepy? Yeah. And tasty too! Continue reading →