Monthly Archives: May 2019

Win a Mixed Case of Six Bottles from Nederburg Wines | #DoYourPart  

Posted on 2019-05-31 by tikichris

I’ve teamed up with South Africa’s most awarded wine brand, Nederburg Wines, to highlight the amazing work Nederburg does helping provide bicycles to people with limited access to transportation across Africa and to run a special giveaway competition offering the chance for one reader of this blog to win a mixed case of six bottles of wine and to highlight the amazing work Nederburg does providing bicycles to people with limited access to transportation across Africa. Continue reading →

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8 Destinations Where You Can Find Some Hidden Gem Spa Resorts Around the World (Miles Away)

Posted on 2019-05-30 by tikichris

Here’s a look at a few of the best affordable hidden gem spa destinations in the U.S. and across the globe. Continue reading →

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Look Smart When You Buy Your Sunglasses

Posted on 2019-05-27 by tikichris

With more than a decade’s experience in online sales, SmartBuyGlasses is the eyewear e-commerce leader in over 20 countries worldwide with a growing physical retail store presence in key markets as well. Continue reading →

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Kanada-Ya Adds Gyoza to the Menu

Posted on 2019-05-26 by tikichris

The tonkotsu ramen specialists at Kanada-Ya have added gyoza to the menu. Already a fan of all the other delectable morsels served at this Japan restaurant’s three London outlets, I was keen to have a taste of the most recent addition as soon as possible. Continue reading →

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Mighty Mayfair Breakfast Spot: The Guinea Grill  

Posted on 2019-05-25 by tikichris

Mayfair mainstay, The Guinea Grill, has started serving breakfast for the first time in its 67 year history. For a meaty start to your day, having your most important meal at this Bruton Place pub and restaurant would be a fine idea. Continue reading →

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Flexing Vegan | Halo Burger

Posted on 2019-05-24 by tikichris

Made with a Beyond Meat plant-based patty and topped with tangy BBQ sauce, smoked Gouda style cheese, crispy onion strips and mayo, Halo Burger’s Smoky Carolina BBQ burger is a treat! Continue reading →

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Pompi: il Regno del Tiramisu

Posted on 2019-05-23 by tikichris

Pompi is a 60 year-old family business founded in Rome with a presence in London. Key to the Pompi’s long running success is its handcrafted tiramisu served in its shops and available for delivery. I was most pleased when the London branch of Pompi reached out for me to try their traditionally made tiramisu.    Continue reading →

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Magnificent Manila: 7 Experiences That Will Make You Want to Visit ASAP! (Miles Away)

Posted on 2019-05-22 by tikichris

he capital of the Philippines and the Pearl of the Orient, Manila is an excellent place to visit … and a destination that’s way too underrated. Continue reading →

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Win a Free Copy of New Book, Lonely Planet’s Global Distillery Tour

Posted on 2019-05-20 by tikichris

Lonely Planet has published a new book featuring the best distilleries and bars in 33 countries that you can visit with advice on what to drink when you get there. Continue reading →

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Ample Day in Amsterdam (Ideas for an Easygoing Day Out)

Posted on 2019-05-19 by tikichris

Take a gander at these ideas based on my most recent visit so you can come up with our own easygoing outing in one of Europe’s most engaging destinations. Continue reading →

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Step into the Silver Screen at These Film-Featured Pubs

Posted on 2019-05-19 by tikichris

For film fans, visiting the set of a favourite flick is the dream. For films that have pub-based scenes, this is certainly achievable. Here commercial LPG supplier to pubs, Flogas, explore some of these film-starring pubs.

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Bill’s Restaurant, Kingston-on-Thames

Posted on 2019-05-18 by Judith Schrut

The Kingston branch of Bill’s Restaurant is sporting a fresh new look. Judith Schrut went to check it out. Continue reading →

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Covent Garden in Bloom Returns

Posted on 2019-05-17 by Demi Perera

Fleur de Villes has returned to Covent Garden with yet another dazzling display of luxury floral couture. It’s part of the annual Covent Garden in Bloom event, which runs from 15th May to 5th June 2019, kicking off Spring in the city. The exhibition, held in Central Street inside the Market building, celebrates the changing of seasons and is, as expected, an utter treat on the senses. Continue reading →

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Selina Periampillai Talks about The Island Kitchen (All Consumed)

Posted on 2019-05-16 by tikichris

Riding a wave of rave reviews and phenomenal sales for her book, The Island Kitchen, Selina Periampillai takes a moment to chat with me about her Mauritian heritage and how she turned her love for island cooking into a successful and dynamic career. Continue reading →

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Two Keys: Mixing it Up for Summer

Posted on 2019-05-15 by Judith Schrut

After much flavourful experimenting, gin enthusiasts James Simpson and Jack Herlihy discovered that tea paired brilliantly with certain spirits. So, Two Keys’ first two mixers were born. Black Tea Mixer is a dark, smoky blend of premium Indian and Sri Lankan teas while Gree Continue reading →

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America’s Most Underrated National Parks and What to Do There (Going Places)

Posted on 2019-05-14 by tikichris

Here’s our look at 10 of the best national parks that are least appreciated, with reasons why you shouldn’t overlook them when booking round trip flights to your next outdoor adventure. Continue reading →

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How to Book Hotel Room for Large Families

Posted on 2019-05-13 by tikichris

Booking hotel rooms for large families is a lot easier than you think, but you need to be sure that you have followed the steps below so that you can get good results. Continue reading →

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Win a Bottle of Gin Lane 1751’s Victoria Pink  

Posted on 2019-05-12 by tikichris

ndon-based distiller Gin Lane 1751 has added an authentically made pink gin to its line up of classic Victorian style gins. Handcrafted in small batches and distilled by eighth generation gin-maker, Charles Maxwell of Thames Distillers, Victoria Pink is full bodied and aromatic, with a floral flavour and a hint of spice. Continue reading →

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Look for Melitta’s Coffee Bike! | My Coffee with Melitta

Posted on 2019-05-11 by tikichris

My friends at Melitta are hitting the road this summer and taking their coffee bike to events in London and beyond to demonstrate why they are the true pioneers of coffee enjoyment. For the latest post in the My Coffee … Continue reading →

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Becky Kean, Cofounder of Nirvana Brewery

Posted on 2019-05-10 by tikichris

In this episode, Neil thought I had arranged to visit East London’s Nirvana Brewery … and I thought Neil had arranged to visit East London’s Nirvana Brewery. In any case, we both turned up there and, fortunately, director and cofounder Becky Kean was gracious enough to let us stay and tell us all about her excellent alcohol-free beers. Continue reading →

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Island Hopping in Indonesia: The Best Islands to Visit (Going Places)

Posted on 2019-05-09 by tikichris

With more than 17,000 islands, there’s a lot more to the Asian Pacific nation of Indonesia than vacationing in Bali (not that there’s anything wrong with that!). Here’s a look at very few of the best islands to visit in … Continue reading →

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What Type of Water Filter Will Be Best for Your House

Posted on 2019-05-08 by tikichris

Here is how you can choose a good water filter for your house. Continue reading →

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Solange Berchemin and 111 Places in the Lake District (All Consumed)

Posted on 2019-05-06 by tikichris

In this episode of All Consumed, I interview writer and photographer Solange Berchemin about her new book, 111 Places in the Lake District That you Shouldn’t Miss. Published by Emons as part of its 111 Places/111 Shops series, Solange’s book provides an insider’s guide to the Lake District and features interesting and unusual places not found in traditional travel guides. Continue reading →

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Chez Maiss Restaurant and Wine Bar, Hammersmith  

Posted on 2019-05-05 by tikichris

Newly opened Chez Maiss inside the Broadway Shopping Centre at Hammersmith Station was everything I had hoped to encounter when reviewing a restaurant. It’s a hidden gem in plain sight offering delicious food and drink in a convenient location. Continue reading →

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Good Stuff #90

Posted on 2019-05-04 by Judith Schrut

Here’s the low down on some fine things to see, sip, savour and more which contributor Judith Schrut discovered at this year’s Natural and Organic Products Europe show and thought were worth sharing with you. Enjoy. Continue reading →

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Unmissable Stage Premiere | Small Island at the NT

Posted on 2019-05-03 by Judith Schrut

Leah Harvey & Shiloh Coke in Small Island, photo credit Brinkhoff Moegenburg, courtesy NT Press Office Andrea Levy’s novel about the postwar Caribbean-to-Britain migrant experience has been adapted for the stage. Judith Schrut reviews this powerful, unmissable show, which opened … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Entertainment, Live Performance, London, Theatre, Travel | Tagged Andrea Levy, Art, Entertainment, immigration, Judith Schrut, London, national theatre, Small Island, The Windrush, theatre | Leave a comment

How “Growing Your Own” Helped Britain Survive the World Wars

Posted on 2019-05-02 by tikichris

The devastation of the First World War saw a renewed emphasis by politicians and governments for it to be the war to end all wars. As we now know, this wasn’t the case, and it’s almost 80 years since the … Continue reading →

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Win an AromaFresh Grind & Brew Coffee Maker | My Coffee with Melitta

Posted on 2019-05-01 by tikichris

Continuing to share My Coffee with you, I’ve teamed up with Melitta for another giveaway competition offering one lucky tikichris reader the chance to win an AromaFresh Grind & Brew coffee machine. Continue reading →