Monthly Archives: October 2018

50th Anniversary Screenings of 2001: A Space Odyssey at IMAX Science Museum

Posted on 2018-10-31 by tikichris

Kubrick masterpiece 2001: A Space Odyssey turns 50. To celebrate the cinematic milestone, the Science Museum will host a series of IMAX 15/70mm screenings of this classic science fiction flick. Continue reading →

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Beyond Barcelona and Costa Brava: A Road Trip is the Best Way to Explore Catalunya (Metro)

Posted on 2018-10-30 by tikichris

If you love visiting Barcelona and the Costa Brava, but have started to develop a been-there-done-that attitude toward the big city and coastal pleasures of Catalunya, you might want to consider delving deeper into the region. The interior of Catalunya offers a distinctively exotic edge that’s anything but a watered down version of Spanish and French cultures. Continue reading →

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Adrenalin Fuelled Stag Activities

Posted on 2018-10-30 by tikichris

Last Night of Freedom has produced a list of the most adrenaline fuelled activities you can get up to on that pre-wedding getaway. Continue reading →

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A Taste of Honey at Dokke, St Katharine Docks

Posted on 2018-10-29 by Demi Perera

St Katharine Docks, which incidentally turned 190 years old in the same week, hosted a wonderful honey-based dinner at the utterly divine Asian- fusion restaurant Dokke. The restaurant is headed by luxury private island specialist Chef Neil Wager who’d created a special St Katharine Docks honey-infused menu for the evening. Continue reading →

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7 Destinations Where You Can Have a Snowy White Wedding (Going Places)

Posted on 2018-10-29 by tikichris

Are those wedding bells we hear — or sleigh bells? It’s both, here comes the bride! For those dreaming of tying the knot in a winter wonderland setting, but unsure of where to go, we’ve got a list of the … Continue reading →

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Best Bars in Hamburg

Posted on 2018-10-28 by tikichris

Last Night of Freedom runs down the best places to partake in one of Germany’s oldest customs. Continue reading →

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Good Stuff #81

Posted on 2018-10-27 by tikichris

Good stuff and lots of it! Here’s the low down on some fine things to see, sip, savour and more – all of which I’ve recently come across and thought were worth sharing with you. Enjoy.

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Eine: Everything Starts Somewhere | #TCTalks Episode 42

Posted on 2018-10-26 by tikichris

Episode 42 of tikichris Talks features an interview with street artist Ben Eine. More widely known simply as Eine, the Southeast London born artist has found international success and garnered quite a fan base for his large-scale block letter paintings. Continue reading →

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Pure Indian Cooking, Putney Bridge

Posted on 2018-10-26 by tikichris

Pure Indian Cooking near Putney Bridge Station in Fulham offers a fresh take on South Asian cuisine with fine dining flourishes that suggest Chef Patron Shilpa Dandekar’s kitchen is one to watc Continue reading →

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Flat Iron King’s Cross

Posted on 2018-10-25 by tikichris

No fuss steakhouse, Flat Iron, recently launched its sixth London outlet with minimal fanfare but plenty of fans queuing up nonetheless. I was one of them. Continue reading →

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Albert’s at Beaufort House Club Reopens in Chelsea

Posted on 2018-10-24 by Zay Ahmed

Albert’s is a three-storey townhouse, located just off the Kings Road, has an all day restaurant, two bars and a nightclub plus private dining room that can be used for lunches, dinners, events and meetings. Continue reading →

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Passyunk Avenue: A Taste of Philadelphia in London | #TCTalks Episode 41

Posted on 2018-10-24 by tikichris

For episode 41 of tikichris Talks, I chat with JP Teti, owner of Passyunk Avenue, a South Philly style bar in Fitzrovia. With the Philadelphia Eagles set to play against the Jacksonville Jaguars this weekend at Wembley Stadium, I thought now would be a great time to head over to Passyunk for a cheesesteak and conversation with JP. Continue reading →

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Must Eat Restaurants for When You Visit Phoenix (Going Places)

Posted on 2018-10-24 by tikichris

If you’re interested in dining at some of the best restaurants in Phoenix, read on to learn where you should go. Continue reading →

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Body Worlds: Up Close and Personal

Posted on 2018-10-23 by Judith Schrut

Body Worlds is a newly opened museum ‘experience’ in central London which takes you on an intimate and explicit journey around the human body, literally under the skin. Continue reading →

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Win a Chocolate Hamper from Lir Chocolates

Posted on 2018-10-22 by tikichris

Beloved Irish chocolate brand, Lir Chocolates, is now available in the UK. Fancy a taste for free? I’ve got two Lir Chocolate hampers to give away. Continue reading →

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HalloWeekends at Cedar Point, the Roller Coaster Capital of the World

Posted on 2018-10-21 by tikichris

The world’s best roller coasters PLUS all sorts of Halloween mischief (and Snoopy too)? I had a blast during my HalloWeekends visit to Cedar Point, the roller coaster capital of the world. Continue reading →

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Warm Weather Destinations for Your Winter Wedding (Miles Away)

Posted on 2018-10-20 by tikichris

For the bluest skies and warmest rays of sunshine, take a look at this list of some of the best warm wedding destinations! Continue reading →

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V&A Opens Photography Centre

Posted on 2018-10-19 by Judith Schrut

Designers and architects have transformed a former wing of 19th century galleries  into a beautiful and welcoming suite of rooms, with state-of-the-art displays and vast digital resources for photography enthusiasts around the world. And it’s all free. Continue reading →

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50th Anniversary Screenings of George A Romero’s Night of the Living Dead

Posted on 2018-10-18 by tikichris

The mother of the modern zombie genre and one of the greatest horror movies of all time is being celebrated with screenings of a restored and remastered version of Night of the Living Dead by George A Romero. Continue reading →

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Turning the Big 4-O? Time to Build a Better Bucket List! (Miles Away)

Posted on 2018-10-17 by tikichris

Here are some tips on how to prioritize and design a better travel bucket list that matches the interests of the more mature and experienced person you’ve become. Continue reading →

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David Greenwood-Haigh: Chocolate with Heart | #TCTalks Episode 40

Posted on 2018-10-16 by tikichris

Award-winning chocolatier David Greenwood-Haigh is the guest for episode 40 of tikichris Talks. During our chat, David guides me through a chocolate tasting while sharing insights from his decades of experience in the food industry, his travels to Haiti and Sao Tome and his efforts to help revitalise cocoa-production and chocolate-making in these impoverished nations. Continue reading →

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7 Tourist Scams to Avoid in Amsterdam

Posted on 2018-10-14 by tikichris

Amsterdam is one of those cities that you have to visit at least once in your entire life. There are so many things you can do, see, and experience while visiting this city – but there are dangers that come with those as well. Continue reading →

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Good Stuff #80 | Welcome Italia

Posted on 2018-10-13 by Judith Schrut

Good Stuff and lots of it!  This latest list of fine things to sip and savour comes from contributor Judith Schrut, recently invited to London’s Welcome Italia Food Festival. Enjoy. Italy in London! Who could ask for more?  Not I, … Continue reading →

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Win a Skull-Shaped Bottle Filled with Absinthe Emanuelle from Il Gusto

Posted on 2018-10-12 by tikichris

Just in time for Halloween, I’ve teamed up with Il Gusto for an especially spirited competition that’ll see one lucky tikichris reader win a skull-shaped bottle filled with absinthe. Continue reading →

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Henry Jeffreys about His New Book: The Home Bar | #TCTalks Episode 39

Posted on 2018-10-11 by tikichris

For episode 39 of tikichris Talks, I chat with drinks writer Henry Jeffreys at the celebrated Dukes Bar in St James’s. Henry talks about his new book, The Home Bar, and offers tips on how to create your own bar at home. Continue reading →

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Inigo Sushi Handrolls

Posted on 2018-10-09 by tikichris

Inigo Sushi Handrolls are served from a cubbyhole kiosk and provide a yummy quick fix for passersby near Bank Station. Continue reading →

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Tequila & Mezcal Fest 2018 | Index

Posted on 2018-10-08 by tikichris

I hope you enjoyed reading about the team up with this year’s Tequila and Mezcal Fest and that you were able to take advantage of the deep discount for ticket and some of the prizes offered to tikichris readers. Continue reading →

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Learning to Cook (City AM)

Posted on 2018-10-08 by tikichris

The Cook Islands is a nation comprising 15 small islands sprinkled across a patch of the South Pacific, roughly halfway between Hawaii and New Zealand. As remote as they are spectacular, the collection of islands is reminiscent of Hawaii before its mid-century tourism-boom, and though the largest of its islands is today ringed by boutique hotels, much of the country is untouched and feels wildly tropical. Continue reading →

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7 Tips for Eeking Out a Bit of Fun When You Travel for Business (Miles Away)

Posted on 2018-10-07 by tikichris

Do you have some work-related travel coming up that has you wondering if you’ll be able to see more than the airport, your hotel and the boardroom? Getting beyond the beige to experience a touch of local color while earning your livelihood isn’t always easy, but it’s usually not impossible. Continue reading →

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Tequila & Mezcal Fest 2018 | What to Drink at the Fest!

Posted on 2018-10-06 by tikichris

I had so much fun last night sampling my way across three floors full of nearly 40 tequila and mezcal producers. Located in Bargehouse (next to OXO Tower), the fest continues today and tomorrow (Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 October). If you’re looking for something tasty to get up to this weekend, keep this fifth iteration of Europe’s biggest agave extravaganza in mind – and be sure to use my TIKICHRIS discount code to save 20% when booking your tickets online. Continue reading →

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Preview: Organ Reframed at Union Chapel

Posted on 2018-10-06 by tikichris

Organ Reframed is a festival of new music and cross-collaboration for organ. Returning for its third year with a weekend of live performance, film and discussion at Union Chapel near Highbury & Islington Station. Continue reading →

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Covent Garden Smells of Roses

Posted on 2018-10-05 by Demi Perera

London’s Covent Garden is synonymous with many things. The traffic-free piazza, luxury boutiques, restaurants and bars are amongst those which make it a must see for anyone visiting town. There’s always a good reason to go but here’s one more. Fleurs de Ville’s  floral-dressed mannequin installations are now on display in Covent Garden’s Central Avenue. They will remain there as part of Frieze Festival until Sunday 7th October. Continue reading →

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Why Gen Xers Will Fall in Love with These 6 Awesome Destinations! (Going Places)

Posted on 2018-10-05 by tikichris

We gave Gen Xers and their interests some thought and came up with this list of six perfect getaways for a maturing but still youthful set of savvy travelers. Continue reading →

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What is Linux VPS Hosting and Why Do You Need It?

Posted on 2018-10-04 by tikichris

VPS technology offers tech-savvy webmasters, and web developers a reliable hosting platform, that combines the performance of a dedicated server at the cost of a shared hosting. Professionals know what importance does it hold to have a well-configured server. Continue reading →

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City Life Festival Celebrates All Things London This October

Posted on 2018-10-04 by Demi Perera

Demi Perera previews City Life Festival. It would be more than fair to say that London has a unique identity. It’s not something that is tangible and it’s never been an easy thing to define. Londoners’ appreciate it and it’s … Continue reading →

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