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Feeling Fino: Montesierra Jamon Iberico
Since the late 1800s, family-owned Montesierra has been sourcing free range, acorn munching Iberian pigs from the dehesas (wooded scrublands) of the Sierra Morena mountains and curing them without additives or preservatives (just salt and mountain air) in the village of Jabugo and the city of Jerez. Continue reading
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Posted in Drink, Feeling Fino, Food, Jerez, Shopping, Spain, Travel, Wine
Tagged #FeelingFino, Andalusia, cured meats, Drink, Feeling Fino, Fino, Food, fortified wine, Gonzalez Byass, ham, Jabugo, jamon, jamon iberico, Jerez, Jerez de la Frontera, Montesierra, sherry, Shopping, spain, spanish ham, tio pepe, Travel, wine
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The Ultimate List of All the Best Filet Mignon Spots in America (Going Places)
August 13th is National Filet Mignon Day, a day to indulge and to savor the most tender cut of beef. Here’s a rundown of a few of America’s best steakhouses known for their filet mignon. Continue reading
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Posted in Food, Going Places, Luxury, OneTravel, Restaurants, Travel, USA
Tagged Filet Mignon, Food, Going Places, luxury, National Filet Mignon Day, OneTravel, restaurants, steak, Steak houses, steakhouses, Travel, USA
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Voyage de Fromage: Win a Comté Hamper Worth £50
I had a delectable time on my Voyage de Fromage in the Jura Mountains of Eastern France. But in case you can’t getaway to enjoy your own cheesy Jura jaunt, here’s an opportunity to experience the great taste of Comté without even leaving your home. Continue reading
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Posted in Competition, Food, France, Freebies, Shopping, Travel, Voyage de Fromage
Tagged #VoyageDeFromage, cheese, competition, comte, Comte cheese, Drink, Food, france, free, freebies, french cheese, French Jura, hamper, jura, Jura Mountains, RT to win, Travel, twitter competition, Voyage de Fromage
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Feeling Fino in the Viñedos and the Bodegas of Jerez
Key to understanding what makes a great wine so distinctive is discovering where it’s grown, produced and aged. In the case of Tio Pepe – that means discovering the wonders of Jerez, from the vineyards on its outskirts to its cellars in the heart of town. Continue reading
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Posted in Drink, Feeling Fino, Jerez, Shopping, Spain, Travel, Wine
Tagged #FeelingFino, Andalusia, Antonio Flores Pedregosa, Del Duque, Drink, Feeling Fino, Fino, fortified wine, Gonzalez Byass, Jerez, Jerez de la Frontera, sherry, Shopping, spain, tio pepe, Travel, Viña la Canariera, wine
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Jim Beam “Tastes of Kentucky” Menu at Joe’s Southern Table & Bar
Jim Beam and Covent Garden restaurant, Joe’s Southern Table & Bar, have teamed up to create a Tastes of Kentucky menu pairing Jim Bourbon cocktails with classic American comfort food favourites. Continue reading
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Posted in Bars, Drink, Food
Tagged american food, BARS, bourbon, cocktails, covent garden, Drink, Food, jim beam, Joe’s Southern Table & Bar, king street, London, restaurants, reviews, Tastes of Kentucky, WC2, WC2E 8JD, whiskey, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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Eat Ethical Chicken at H.en, Upper Street
Now that H.en has opened in Islington, the next time you’re schlepping down Upper Street hankering for some chicken, you won’t need to fly the coop. Continue reading
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Posted in Food, London, Restaurants
Tagged chicken, chicken burger, Ethical, Food, fried chicken, H.en, Hen, islington, London, N1, N1 1RA, restaurants, reviews, upper street, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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Voyage de Fromage: Jura Food and Drink
Every meal of Voyage de Fromage was an extremely enjoyable experience of saveur locale presented with regional pride and kind hospitality. I can highly recommend the Jura as a delicious destination for even the most finicky of gourmet travellers. Continue reading
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Posted in Drink, Food, France, Restaurants, Shopping, Travel, Voyage de Fromage, Wine
Tagged #VoyageDeFromage, absinthe, Chalet de la Frasse, cheese, comte, Comte cheese, Drink, Emmanuel Chamouton, epicurea, Food, france, french cheese, French Jura, geneva, Hostellerie Saint-Germain, Hotel Arbez Franco-Suisse, hotels, jura, Jura Mountains, l’Hostellerie Saint-Germain, La Table du Marc Tupin, Logis hotels, NATURAL WINES, Shopping, switzerland, Tic Tac Toque, Travel, Voyage de Fromage, wine
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Cane to Cocktail: Cheers
Does having firsthand knowledge of what goes into a product and what’s behind its story enhance how we enjoy it? I certainly savour more fully every sip of one of my favourite rums with an increased understanding its origins and the fond memories made touring Jamaica with Appleton Estate and seeing how and where this top shelf spirit is produced. Continue reading
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Posted in Cane to Cocktail, Drink, Jamaica, Shopping, Travel
Tagged appleton estate, Cane to Cocktail, CARIBBEAN, cocktails, Drink, jamaica, jamaican rum, Joy Spence, rum, Travel
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Gourmet Goat Re-Veals New Menu Item
Borough Market traders, Gourmet Goat, just got a more gourmet and less goaty with the introduction of a new meat on the menu: rose veal. Continue reading
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Posted in Food, London, Restaurants, Street Markets
Tagged BBC Food and Farming Awards, beef, borough, borough market, Food, Gourmet Goat, London, Nadia Stokes, Nick Stokes, restaurants, Rochester Walk, rose veal, SE1 9AF, south london, southwark, street food, street markets, veal, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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Voyage de Fromage: Discovering the Comté Difference
Chief aim of my Voyage de Fromage (aside from eating lots of yummy cheese while checking out a part of France I’d not been to previously … oh and drinking gorgeous local wines) was discovering what sets Comté apart from the many other wonderful cheeses of France. Continue reading
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Posted in Drink, Food, France, Shopping, Travel, Voyage de Fromage, Wine
Tagged #VoyageDeFromage, cheese, comte, Comte cheese, Drink, Food, france, french cheese, French Jura, jura, Jura Mountains, Travel, Voyage de Fromage, wine
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BBQ Hacks Video Series
Here we are at the height of summer. So far so good, right? As much as we might love to complain about the weather here in Britain, we must admit there have be some pretty decent stretches of absolutely wonderful … Continue reading
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Feeling Fino in Jerez with Tio Pepe
Warm summer nights with a cool breeze blowing in from the nearby Atlantic, rapturous flamenco performed live and rumbling from the stage of an age-old bar with a reverberant and heartfelt wallop, irresistible tapas after irresistible tapas devoured al fresco with ample sherry to wash it all down – Jerez de la Frontera in the far south of Spain is a dream. Continue reading
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Posted in Drink, Feeling Fino, Jerez, Shopping, Spain, Travel
Tagged #FeelingFino, Andalusia, Drink, Feeling Fino, Fino, fortified wine, Gonzalez Byass, Jerez, Jerez de la Frontera, sherry, Shopping, spain, tio pepe, Travel, wine
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Win Italian Ham and Cheese | Prosciutto di San Daniele + Grana Padano
It’s a match made in heaven, or at least one of the more delectable corners of Northern Italy: a thin slice of Prosciutto di San Daniele and a thick chunk of Grana Padano. Keep reading for your chance to win a generous taste of this delicious ham and cheese combo delivered directly to your door for free. Continue reading
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Tagged #EnjoyingPDO, #HamAndCheeseWin, cheese, Food, free, freebies, Grana Padano, Grana Padano cheese, ham, italian cheese, italian food, Italian ham, prosciutto, Prosciutto di San Daniele, RT to win, San Daniele di Friuli, San Daniele ham, San Daniele prosciutto, Shopping, twitter competition, Win Italian Ham and Cheese
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Escape the Election! 10 Destinations to Help Avoid the Onslaught of Political News (Miles Away)
There are fewer than 100 days to go until America votes for a new president. And while Trump vs. Clinton is THE hot topic, not only in the US but also around the world, you likely need a break from the rancor and a timeout from the attack of never-ending news (and non-news) coverage, right? Continue reading
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Posted in CheapOair, Miles Away, Travel
Tagged 2016 election, cheapoair, Miles Away, Travel
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Cane to Cocktail: Master Blender Joy Spence
The highlight of my Cane to Cocktail tour of Jamaica was the opportunity to experience a slice of island living with Appleton Estate Master Blender, Joy Spence, and to savour the rums she created with her there to discuss the science and the craft that goes into making them. Continue reading
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Posted in Cane to Cocktail, Drink, Jamaica, Luxury, Shopping, Travel
Tagged appleton estate, Cane to Cocktail, CARIBBEAN, cocktails, Drink, jamaica, jamaican rum, Joy Spence, luxury, Master Blender, Master Blender Joy Spence, rum, Travel
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Voyage de Fromage: Consider Comté
Consider Comté, an unpasteurised, cow’s milk cheese made traditionally by farmer cooperatives to exacting standards in one of the most beautiful corners of rural France to the delight of gourmands across the globe. Continue reading
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Posted in Drink, Food, France, Hotels, Shopping, Travel, Voyage de Fromage, Wine
Tagged #VoyageDeFromage, cheese, comte, Comte cheese, Domaine du Revermont, Drink, Food, france, french cheese, French Jura, geneva, Hostellerie Saint-Germain, hotels, jura, Jura Mountains, Logis hotels, Saint-Germain-lès-Arlay, switzerland, Travel, Voyage de Fromage, wine
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4 Secrets to a Cheaper European Summer Vacation (Going Places)
If you’re gearing up for a last minute trip (or thinking about next year’s travel plans), have a look at this quartet of tips on how to make the most of a summer vacation in Europe…while spending the least amount of money. Continue reading
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Posted in Going Places, London, Money, OneTravel, Travel
Tagged budget travel, europe, Going Places, money, OneTravel, Travel
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Little Galicia at Tapas Revolution Shoreditch
Tapas Revolution has teamed up with Estrella Galicia beer for a series of “Little Galicia” events this summer to bring a taste of Northern Spain to Shoreditch. Continue reading
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Posted in Beer, Drink, Food, London, Restaurants
Tagged beer, BETHNAL GREEN ROAD, brick lane, chef, Drink, E1, E1 8JW, east london, Estrella Galicia, Food, hackney, Little Galicia, London, omar allibhoy, reviews, shoreditch, Spanish beer, spanish food, tapas, tapas revolution, Tapas Revolution Shoreditch, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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The Langham Children’s Afternoon Tea with Hamleys
Mia – a tikichris contributor, Cordon Bleu trained pastry chef, and mother of a toddler – visits The Langham London with her three-year old son for the launch of its new Children’s Tea with Hamleys – and gives it “triple … Continue reading
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Posted in Drink, Food, Hotels, London, Luxury
Tagged afternoon tea, Celebrities, CHERISH FINDEN, Children, Children's Afternoon Tea, design, Drink, Family, Food, hamleys, hotels, London, luxury, marylebone, MIA, Portland Place, regent street, restaurants, reviews, Shopping, tea, The Langham Children’s Afternoon Tea with Hamleys, The Langham London, toys, W1, W1B 1JA, Лондон, ロンドン, 伦敦
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Review: Magic & Mixology at The Vaults
So yeah, maybe I was a cocktail or two into my evening. Still, I couldn’t believe what I was seeing and even the most sober of eyes would not be able to work out the illusions and tricks presented up close and in front of small audiences during the hour set of Magic & Mixology at The Vaults. Continue reading
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Posted in Drink, Entertainment, Live Performance, London
Tagged Brendan Rodrigues, Chris Dugdale, Close-Up Magic, Entertainment, illusionist, Leake Street, live performance, London, London Festival of Close-Up Magic, magic, magician, reviews, SE1, SE1 7NN, Sonic, south london, The Magic Hour, The Vaults, Tony Middleton, Tony Middleton Sonic, WATERLOO, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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Good & Proper Tea Co, Leather Lane
About half a year ago I was glad to have discovered Good & Proper’s tiny tea bar at The Bower off of Old Street. Today I’m just as pleased to shout about its new, and not so tiny, café on Leather Lane. Continue reading
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Posted in Drink, Food, London, Restaurants
Tagged breakfast, buttermilk crumpets, crumpets, Drink, east london, EC1, EC1N 7TX, farringdon, Food, Good & Proper, Good & Proper Tea, Good & Proper Tea Co, holborn, leather lane, London, reviews, sourdough crumpets, tea, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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Cane to Cocktail: At the Source
Produced only in Jamaica on one single estate in a small, circumscribed geographic area, Appleton Estate rum is one of the world’s few rums with a terroir. The core event of my Cane to Cocktail tour was a visit to the estate to discover what sets it apart from other rums and gives it such deep flavour. Continue reading
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Tagged appleton estate, Cane to Cocktail, CARIBBEAN, Cockpit Country, cocktails, Drink, jamaica, jamaican rum, Joy Spence, karst, KINGSTON, luxury, Nassau County, poje, rum, Travel
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7 Underrated Destinations You Must See (Going Places)
Earl D. Walker / Shutterstock With summer in full swing, you might be looking for the ideal destination. However, in your quest for the perfect summer getaway, don’t forget that there are so many places that are a bit under … Continue reading
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Win a Case of Free Beer | Alhambra Reserva 1925
Alhambra Reserva 1925 is the star of beers in the Cervezas Alhambra range. To produce this refreshingly crisp handcrafted lager, the small Spanish brewery draws on nearly a century of tradition and a commitment to source the finest of ingredients. I’ve teamed up with Alhambra to offer two tikichris readers the chance to win a case each of this exceptional Spanish craft beer. Continue reading
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Posted in Beer, Competition, Drink, Freebies, Shopping
Tagged #UnObviousBeer, #WinAlhambraBeer, Alhambra Beer, Alhambra Reserva, Alhambra Reserva 1925, beer, Cervezas Alhambra, competition, CRAFT BEER, Drink, free, free beer, freebies, lager, RT to win, Shopping, Spanish beer, twitter competition
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Bidvine: A Safe Bet for Hiring the Right Pro
Bidvine is an app-based and online local services marketplace that dubs itself as “the easiest way to find and hire local professionals.” The folks at Bidvine recently got in touch to see if I’d like to browse their site and see about giving one of the services a go. I took ‘em up on it. My house has never been cleaner. Continue reading
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Tagged apps, ASV Solutions, Bidvine, Cleaning service, housecleaner, housecleaning, London, London cleaners, online marketplace, reviews, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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Little Feast, Shepherd’s Bush
Little Feast street market has been going strong for almost two months now with about another month to go. I just managed to swing by for the first time last week. It’s a pleasant setting for a fun night of nosh with plenty of (covered) outdoor seating, a friendly vibe and a convenient location just across the street from Goldhawk Road Station. Continue reading
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Posted in Beer, Drink, Food, London, Restaurants, Street Markets
Tagged beer, burgers, buttermilk chicken, Cheeky Burger, cheeseburgers, chicken burgers, Drink, Food, Goldhawk Road, Jama Cubana, London, Nanny Bill's, reviews, shepherd's bush, Shepherd’s Bush Yard, street food, street markets, W12, W12 8HA, west london, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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Preview: Walthamstow International Film Festival
The 2016 Walthamstow International Film Festival runs tomorrow (Sunday 24 July 2016) at Vestry House from 11am to 5pm. Continue reading
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Posted in Art, Entertainment, London, Movies, Museums
Tagged Art, Carol Gyasi, cinema, E17, E17 9NH, east london, Elena Brodach, Empire Cinema, Empire Cinema Walthamstow, Entertainment, film, film festival, independent cinema, independent film, Kayayo, London, Matt Harris Freeth, Movies, museums, Paul Murphy, Previews, Ruby Moore, short film, Vestry House, Vestry House Museum, Vestry Road, waltham forest, WALTHAMSTOW, Walthamstow International Film Festival, WIFF, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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Cane to Cocktail: Half Moon Resort, Montego Bay
There’s nothing wrong with indulging in a little rarefied rest and relaxation now and again. And I’m glad I got to do just that in fine Caribbean style for a few nights of my Cane to Cocktail tour at the splendorous Half Moon resort in Montego Bay. Continue reading
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Tagged appleton estate, Cane to Cocktail, CARIBBEAN, Drink, Food, Half Moon, Half Moon Montego Bay, Half Moon resort, hotels, Island Outpost, jamaica, jamaican rum, luxury, Montego Bay, resorts, restaurants, rum, Travel
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Recipe: Golden Champion Ale Brined Wings | #WingingIt
Beer and chicken wings are a match made in heaven, especially when you combine the two for one great recipe. Try this easy recipe for beer brined wings made with Badger Ale’s Golden Champion, a crisp and fruity golden ale, … Continue reading
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Tagged Badger Ales, Badger Beer, Badger wings, beer, Beer brine, Beer brined wings, beer wings, chicken wings, chicken wings recipe, cooking with beer, Food, Golden Champion Ale, Golden Champion Ale Brined Wings, hot wings, recipes, Shopping, tikichris recipes, Winging It
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Genuine Pizza at Zia Lucia, Holloway Road
Just a stroll stroll from Highbury Corner, newbie pizzeria Zia Lucia offers diners a menu of Neapolitan style pizzas baked in wood-fired oven alongside a variety of other southern Italian faves. And if my recent lunch there is any indication, it’s a welcome addition to the London pizza scene! Continue reading
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Posted in Beer, Drink, Food, London, Pizza, Restaurants
Tagged beer, Drink, Food, highbury, Highbury and, Highbury Corner, holloway road, islington, italian food, London, N7, N7 8LX, north london, pizza, restaurants, reviews
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Excited about the Olympics? Learn How to Get to Rio and What to Do When You Arrive (Miles Away)
Read on to learn how to have the best experience in Rio this summer – from booking to flying back home, we’ve got you covered. Continue reading
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Posted in Brazil, CheapOair, Miles Away, Sports, Travel
Tagged brazil, cheapoair, Miles Away, olympics, Rio, Rio 2016, rio de janeiro, sports, Travel
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The World’s End Market (Again)
It’s a good feeling when you revisit a place you already like a lot to find it’s even better than you remembered. That was the case when I recently paid a repeat visit to The World’s End Market in Chelsea. Continue reading
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Posted in Bars, Drink, Food, London, Restaurants
Tagged American steakhouse, BARS, chelsea, cocktails, Drink, Food, king's road, London, Old Fashioned, restaurants, reviews, steak, SW10, SW10 0LR, The World's End Market, wine, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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Good Stuff #58
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 Art, Beer, Books, Celebrities, Design, Drink, Fashion, Food, Good Stuff, London, Photography, Shopping, Travel, Virginia, Wine
Tagged Art, Art books, Barboursville Vineyards, beer, black dog publishing, books, Celebrities, design, Drink, fashion, Food, good stuff, Governor McAuliffe, K Beisiegel, London, Michael Freeman, Michael Portillo, Octopus Publishing Group, pablo picasso, Photography, Photography books, picasso, Picasso: The Artist and His Muses, Polo Mints, Polo Sugar Free Extra Strong Mints, Port City Brewing Co, Port City Brewing Company, reviews, shoes, Shopping, Strawberry Hill House, Terry McAuliffe, The Photographer’s Pocket Book, Travel, travel shoes, USA, Vibram, Vibram Furoshiki, virginia, Virginia Beer, Virginia Wine, wine
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Most Affordable Places to Visit Each Month of the Year (Miles Away)
From January to December, we’ve got your travel destinations covered. A few of these recommendations may actually surprise you! Continue reading
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Posted in CheapOair, Miles Away, Money, Travel
Tagged budget travel, cheapoair, Miles Away, money, Travel
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Preview: London Festival of Close-Up Magic
The very first London Festival of Close-Up Magic will run from Friday 22 to Sunday 31 July 2016, launching with Magic and Mixology featuring Middleton and two other magicians wowing their audiences in the atmospheric surroundings of The Vaults. After that, the festival will continue with a series of performances by award-winning magicians in the plush surroundings of the Grand Royale Hyde Park hotel. Continue reading
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Posted in Hotels, Live Performance, London
Tagged Brendan Rodrigues, Chris Dugdale, Close-Up Magic, Dominick Zwolinski, Entertainment, Grand Royale London Hyde Park, hotels, illusionist, Jasper Blakeley, Kochov, live performance, London, London Festival of Close-Up Magic, magic, magician, Previews, Sonic, The Magic Hour, Tony Middleton, Tony Middleton Sonic, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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