Monthly Archives: January 2019

Head for the Heel | Cycling the Appian Way

Posted on 2019-01-12 by Judith Schrut

Judith Schrut continues her hiatus in Italy’s heel with an exhilarating cycle ride along ancient Roman roads, bike-friendly railway bridges and villages perched atop rocky ravines. Continue reading →

Posted in Head for the Heel, History, Italy, Puglia, road trip, Travel | Tagged Castellaneta, cycling, Dan Castellaneta, Italy, Judith Schrut, Laterza, majolica, museum, nature, Palagianello, puglia, roman, Rudolph Valentino | Leave a comment

What to Eat in Kobe, Japan (Great British Chefs)

Posted on 2019-01-12 by tikichris

A week in Japan’s western inland sea region of Setouchi was a tasty tour of highly anticipated indulgences and unexpectedly delicious surprises. My days were split between two cities, Kobe and Hiroshima, with short trips to their outskirts and nearby countryside. To say I ate well would be an understatement. Continue reading →

Posted in Drink, Food, Great British Chefs, Japan, Luxury, Restaurants, Travel, Wine | Tagged GREAT BRITISH CHEFS, japan, kobe, kobe beef, luxury, restaurants, sake, Travel, wine | Leave a comment

New Vegan Dishes at Coya

Posted on 2019-01-11 by tikichris

Under the guidance of Culinary Director Sanjay Dwivedi, upscale Latin American restaurant Coya has added a range of new plant-based dishes to its menu. Continue reading →

Posted in Drink, Food, London, Restaurants | Tagged city of london, cocktails, coya, Coya Angel Court, Drink, EC2, EC2N 2AT, Food, London, peruvian food, restaurants, reviews, Sanjay Dwivedi, Throgmorton Street, vegan | Leave a comment

Head for the Heel | Magical Matera

Posted on 2019-01-10 by Judith Schrut

Expect to hear lots about Matera this year, as it begins a prestigious reign as 2019 European Capital of Culture, the first place in southern Italy given that honour. Continue reading →

Posted in Drink, Food, Head for the Heel, Italy, Puglia, Restaurants, road trip, Travel, Wine | Tagged Basilicata, cave houses, Food, Head for the Heel, Italy, Judith Schrut, Matera, restaurants, road trip, Travel, wine | Leave a comment

The Oystermen Seafood Bar & Kitchen

Posted on 2019-01-09 by tikichris

Heading over to The Oystermen for a friendly lunch earlier this week, I found the year and a half old eatery to be doing an even tastier job than before with an updated and broadened – but still exquisitely simple – menu. Continue reading →

Posted in Beer, Drink, Food, London, Restaurants | Tagged beer, covent garden, Drink, Food, Henrietta Street, London, oyster bar, Oystermen, OYSTERS, RAW BAR, restaurants, reviews, seafood, The Oystermen, The Oystermen Seafood Bar & Kitchen, WC2, WC2E 8NA | Leave a comment

Talking about Indonesian Food and More with Chef Budiono Bin Sukim | #TCTalks 59

Posted on 2019-01-08 by tikichris

For the 59th episode of tikichris Talks, I have a coffee with Indonesian born chef, Budiono Bin Sukim. Continue reading →

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Head for the Heel

Posted on 2019-01-07 by Judith Schrut

The heel of Italy’s beauteous boot might be summed up in three words: past, present and Primitivo. Just add pasta, panini and pasticciotto and you’ve pretty much got the main ingredients of this wonderful place. Continue reading →

Posted in Food, Head for the Heel, Italy, Puglia, road trip | Tagged Basilicata, cycling, Drink, europe, Food, italian food, italian pasta, Italy, Judith Schrut, panini, primitivo, puglia, road trip, trulli, wine | Leave a comment

Lucky 13

Posted on 2019-01-06 by tikichris

2019 is the 13th anniversary of tikichris.com. I’m marking the seemingly inauspicious milestone with Lucky 13: a yearlong miniseries about 13 places to eat and drink that helped shape and define what I love about the London food and drink … Continue reading →

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Luca Maggiora and La Mia Mamma | #TCTalks 58

Posted on 2019-01-05 by tikichris

Episode 58 of tikichris Talks features an interview with hospitality entrepreneur and founder of La Mia Mamma restaurant, Luca Maggiora. During our conversation at La Mia Mamma on the King’s Road in Chelsea, Luca and I chat about his high … Continue reading →

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Win a Taster Box of Corkers Olive Oil Crisps Range

Posted on 2019-01-04 by tikichris

  Keen something new to crunch? I’ve got a taster box of Corkers Olive Oil Crisps to share with one lucky tikichris reader. Continue reading →

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Get £4 Off Your First Three Rides with ViaVan

Posted on 2019-01-03 by tikichris

Have you tried ViaVan – the app that combines the best of a private taxi and public transport for affordable and fast trips across London? Sign up now with my referral code chris3a8r for £4 off your next three rides.   Continue reading →