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Author Archives: tikichris
Fancy Crab
Fancy Crab? Then consider clawing your way over to Marylebone for king crab and more seafood dishes. Continue reading
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Posted in Food, London, Restaurants, Travel
Tagged crab, fancy crab, Food, King Crab, London, marylebone, restaurants, reviews, seafood, W1, W1U 3RD, wigmore street
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John Gregory-Smith Talks about Saffron in the Souks (All Consumed)
You’ve seen him on TV, you’ve probably seen his recipes in assorted weekend supplements, you may well have one of his previous four books … you might even have seen him in an airport, rushing off on a travel assignment or a research trip. Today though, John Gregory-Smith is in London – only just, he’s off to Australia after this chat – and chatting about his life, his career and, particularly, his newest book, Saffron in the Souks (available now, Kyle Books, £25). Continue reading
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Posted in All Consumed, Books, Drink, Food, interview, Podcasts, Recipes, Travel
Tagged All Consumed, books, Drink, Food, interview, John Gregory-Smith, Neil Davey, Podcasts, recipes, Travel
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Win a Mixed Case of Six Bottles from Nederburg Wines | #DoYourPart
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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Posted in Competition, Drink, Freebies, Travel, Wine
Tagged South African wine, wine
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8 Destinations Where You Can Find Some Hidden Gem Spa Resorts Around the World (Miles Away)
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
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
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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Posted in Food, London, Restaurants, Travel, Uncategorized
Tagged angel, Food, interview, islington, japanese food, japanese restaurants, Kanada-Ya, Kazuhiro Kanada, London, N1, N1 0PN, ramen, restaurants, reviews, soup, Travel
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Mighty Mayfair Breakfast Spot: The Guinea Grill
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
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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Posted in Flexing Vegan, Food, London, Restaurants, Travel
Tagged Beyond Beef, Beyond Burgers, Beyond Meat, brixton, Brixton Station Road, burgers, cheeseburgers, fast food, Flexing Vegan, Flexitarian, Food, Halo Burger, Halo Burgers, hamburgers, London, Pop Brixton, restaurants, reviews, south london, SW9, SW9 8PQ, vegan, vegetarian
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Pompi: il Regno del Tiramisu
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)
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
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)
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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Posted in Bars, Drink, Food, Hotels, Luxury, Netherlands, Podcasts, Restaurants, Travel
Tagged amsterdam
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Step into the Silver Screen at These Film-Featured Pubs
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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Selina Periampillai Talks about The Island Kitchen (All Consumed)
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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America’s Most Underrated National Parks and What to Do There (Going Places)
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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Posted in Going Places, OneTravel, Travel, USA
Tagged Going Places, National Parks, OneTravel, Travel, USA
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How to Book Hotel Room for Large Families
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
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
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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Posted in Coffee, England, Entertainment, Food, London, My Coffee 2019, Travel
Tagged coffee
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Becky Kean, Cofounder of Nirvana Brewery
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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Posted in All Consumed, Beer, interview, London, Podcasts, Travel
Tagged All Consumed, beer, London, Shopping, Travel
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Island Hopping in Indonesia: The Best Islands to Visit (Going Places)
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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Posted in Going Places, OneTravel, Travel
Tagged Going Places, indonesia, OneTravel, Travel
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What Type of Water Filter Will Be Best for Your House
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)
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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Posted in All Consumed, Art, Books, Drink, England, Food, interview, Podcasts, Travel
Tagged 111 Places, 111 Places in the Lake District, 111 Places in the Lake District That You Shouldn't Miss, All Consumed, books, england, interview, lake district, Podcasts, Solange Berchemin, Travel
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Chez Maiss Restaurant and Wine Bar, Hammersmith
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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Posted in Bars, Drink, Food, London, Restaurants, Travel, Wine
Tagged BARS, Broadway Shopping Centre, Broadway Shopping Centre West, cocktails, Drink, Food, HAMMERSMITH, Hammersmith Broadway, restaurants, reviews, Travel, W6, W6 9YD, west london, wine, wine bars
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How “Growing Your Own” Helped Britain Survive the World Wars
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
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
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Posted in Coffee, Competition, Drink, Food, Freebies, My Coffee, My Coffee 2019, Shopping, Video
Tagged #WinMelittaAromaFresh, Aroma Fresh, AromaFresh, AromaFresh Grind & Brew, AromaFresh Grind and Brew, coffee, coffee machine, coffee maker, competition, Drink, Food, free, freebies, Instagram competition, Melitta, My Coffee, My Coffee 2019, My Coffee with Melitta, Shopping, Video
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Red Cross Week
The week of 6 to 12 May is Red Cross Week here in the UK. It’s a great opportunity to raise funds and awareness for a worthy cause. Continue reading
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Ryan Chetiyawardana Opens Super Lyan at the Kimpton De Witt in Amsterdam (All Consumed)
Join Chris on a quick trip to Amsterdam for the launch of the Super Lyan bar at the Kimpton De Witt hotel. While there, Chris sits down with Super Lyan founder, Ryan Chetiyawardana aka Mr Lyan, for an interview. Continue reading
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Posted in All Consumed, Bars, Drink, Food, Hotels, interview, Luxury, Netherlands, Podcasts, Travel
Tagged All Consumed, amsterdam, BARS, cocktails, Drink, Food, hotels, interview, Kimpton De Witt, luxury, Mr Lyan, netherlands, Podcasts, Ryan Chetiyawardana, Super Lyan, the netherlands
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Viet Hoa Cafe & Mess | Lucky 13
Among the bevy of Vietnamese eateries clustered along the Hoxton stretch of Kingsland Road is one that always has pleased my palate nightly every time I’ve visited: Viet Hoa Cafe & Mess. I’ve been dining there since 2006. Opened by two refugees, Viet Hoa was just a couple of years old at that time but still one of the first restaurants – if not actually the very first – to start out on what is now called “Pho Mile.” Continue reading
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Posted in Drink, Food, London, Lucky 13, Restaurants, Travel
Tagged Drink, E2, E2 8DP, east london, Food, hoxton, kingsland road, London, Lucky 13, restaurants, reviews, shoreditch, Travel, vietnamese food, Vietnamese restaurants
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Good Stuff #89
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. Continue reading
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Posted in Books, Drink, Food, Good Cause, Good Stuff, Shopping, Travel
Tagged books, Cologne, Drink, Food, good cause, good stuff, haircare, olive oil, Shampoo, Shopping, tea, Travel
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Why You are Seeing More Dogs and Cats in Airports
Emotional support animals provide therapeutic benefit to their disabled owners, helping reduce their anxiety and stress during travel. Only those with qualifying disabilities are eligible to make their pet an ESA. Learn more about why you are seeing more dogs and cats in airports. Continue reading
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Hot or Cold? Here’s How to Choose Where to Go Based on Your Favorite Types of Weather! (Miles Away)
Knowing when and how to plan trips based on your favorite type of weather can make it possible to stretch your summer out, extend a fantastic ski season, avoid the worst of winter and even escape reality (if only for a little while). Continue reading
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Neil Interviews Chris (and Visa Versa) at Calcutta Canteen (All Consumed)
In this episode of All Consumed, Neil and I catch up for lunch at Asma Khan’s Calcutta Canteen and talk about our backgrounds as food and travel writers and why we’ve decided to start this podcast. Continue reading
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Posted in All Consumed, Drink, Food, interview, London, Podcasts, Travel
Tagged London
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Win 2 Adult CityPASS Mobile Tickets for Your Choice of 9 North American Cities
Do you have plans to visit the US or Canada sometime over the next year? I’ve got just the thing to help you save money and have more fun on your trip: two adult CityPASS mobile tickets for your choice of one of nine cities. Continue reading
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Posted in Canada, Competition, Florida, Freebies, Georgia, New York, Travel, USA
Tagged atlanta, Boston, canada, chicago, Dallas, Denver, houston, new york city, orlando, philadelphia, san francisco, Seattle, Southern California, Travel
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5 Tips for Achieving Sustainable Tourism (Going Places)
Sustainable tourism is a term bandied about willy-nilly these day without nearly as much effort put into what’s actually behind the concept and how everyday people can put it into practice when planning trips. Continue reading
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Posted in Going Places, OneTravel, Travel
Tagged Going Places, OneTravel, sustainable tourism, sustainable travel, Travel
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Unsung Cities | Frankfurt am Main, Germany
The fourth profile in my series about the unjustly Unsung Cities of the world is about forthright Frankfurt am Main. Continue reading
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Posted in Bars, Drink, Food, Germany, Restaurants, Travel, Unsung Cities
Tagged BARS, Drink, Food, Frankfurt, Frankfurt am Main, germany, Heimat, Metzgerei Tombers, restaurants, reviews, Travel, Unsung Cities
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