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Coffee Break Inspiration (espressoCrazy)
A short while ago, I sat back and settled in to write my latest post for the EspressoCrazy blog … and drew a big fat blank. Usually, I’ve got a coffee-related idea in mind that I’m keen to tap out on my keyboard. But this time, I couldn’t come up with anything at all to write about. Zero. Zilch. Nada. Nothing. Conceding writer’s block, I headed to the kitchen to make myself a cup of … yep, you guessed it … coffee!< Continue reading
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Posted in Coffee, Drink, espressoCrazy, Food, Shopping
Tagged coffee, Drink, espresso, espressoCrazy, Food, illy, Shopping
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Historic Puerto Rico: Exploring Old San Juan (Going Places)
The second oldest Europe-established capital in the Americas, (Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic is older) is still very much a vibrant destination for whatever floats your vacation boat. For some of the Caribbean’s best preserved historical sites, cool cocktails, hot dancing, and a variety of fun-in-the-sun activities, Old San Juan is a sensational place to be. Continue reading
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Tagged CARIBBEAN, Going Places, Old San Juan, OneTravel, puerto rico, San Juan, Travel
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Good Stuff #52
Good stuff and lots of it! Here’s the low down on some fine things to see, sip or savour – all of which I’ve recently come across and thought were worth sharing with you. Enjoy. Continue reading
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Posted in Drink, Good Stuff, Shopping, Travel
Tagged Bloomon, ChariTea, Drink, fairtrade, flowers, good cause, good stuff, HouseTrip, LemonAid, PhotoFast, PhotoFast MemoriesCable, Shopping, Travel
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Cork Report | Popping Down to Portugal
Back in June of last year, Kemey and I popped down to Portugal for an immersive two-day crash course in one of the country’s most enduring, sustainable and biggest industries: cork. Continue reading
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Tagged Amorim, cork, Cork Report, Drink, portugal, Travel, wine
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Sponsored Video | At Singapore Airlines, No Detail Is Too Small
Excellence is in the small details, and this fun video from Singapore Airlines is a fun wonderful one to watch. Continue reading
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Tagged air travel, Singapore Airlines, SPONSORED POST, Travel, Video
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Win a Month’s Supply of Portlebay Popcorn
I’ve teamed up with Portlebay to offer one lucky reader the chance to win a month’s supply of Portlebay Popcorn for free. Continue reading
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Posted in Competition, Food, Freebies, Shopping
Tagged competition, Food, free, freebies, popcorn, Portlebay, Portlebay Popcorn, RT to win, Shopping, snacks, twitter competition
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5 of the Coolest Film Festivals Around the World (Miles Away)
For movie buffs with a love for travel, here’s a look at the five coolest film festivals screening the biggest hits and best indie flicks around the planet. Continue reading
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Posted in Celebrities, CheapOair, Miles Away, Movies, Travel
Tagged cheapoair, cinema, film, Film Festivals, Miles Away, Movies, Travel
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Sponsored Video: Singapore Airlines Premium Economy Class – Bringing It All Together
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Low, Slow & Juke
A juke joint within walking distance of St James’s Park? To be sure newly opened Low, Slow & Juke offers a mere simulation of a down and dirty Deep South eating and drinking experience, but a fun one nevetheless. Continue reading
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Posted in Bars, Beer, Drink, Food, London, Restaurants
Tagged Abbey Orchard Street, BARS, BBQ, beer, cocktails, Drink, Food, London, restaurants, reviews, st james's park, SW1, SW1P 2LU, VICTORIA, westminster, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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2016 UK Blog Awards: Big Thanks for Helping Me Make the Shortlist!
Remember back last month when I was hitting you up for the votes for the UK Blog Awards? Well guess what?!? Continue reading
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Sponsored Video | Trailer: Deutschland 83
Check out the official trailer for Deutschland 83, the groundbreaking new series from the producers of the international Emmy award-winning Generation War. Continue reading
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Posted in Germany, Shopping, Television, Video
Tagged Amazon Prime, Cold War, Deutschland 83, germany, Shopping, SPONSORED POST, television, tv, Video
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An Unforgettable Evening of Fun Friends and Murder Mystery
Looking for something different to do this weekend? Want to plan an office party that employees will actually want to attend? An unforgettable evening of fun friends and murder mystery awaits at Murder Mystery Events. Murder Mystery Events offers several … Continue reading
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Tagged Entertainment, London, Murder Mystery, SPONSORED POST, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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The Magic Flute at ENO
Mozart’s fanciful The Magic Flute is on now for a limited run at the London Coliseum with a spectacularly staged production from the English National Opera. I had the pleasure of attending a performance last week and very much enjoyed … Continue reading
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Posted in Entertainment, Live Performance, London, Music, Theatre, Video
Tagged Allan Clayton, design, english national opera, ENO, Entertainment, live performance, London, london coliseum, Lucy Crowe, michael levine, mozart, music, Nicky Gillibrand, opera, Peter Coleman-Wright, reviews, ST MARTIN'S LANE, The Magic Flute, theatre, Video, WC2, WC2N 4ES, Лондон, ロンドン, 伦敦
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10 Great Golf Destinations for 2016
Is hitting the links a mandatory activity when you travel? When you hear friends boasted about how much fun they had on their last golfing getaway does it leave you green with envy? Then this list of ten of the world’s best golf destinations to visit in 2016 might be the stroke of genius you need to start planning your own ultimate golf holiday. Continue reading
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Fleurs des Rêves: Bompas & Parr X Perrier-Jouët at The London Edition
Dudes. Listen up. Dark forces are at work. No longer is it going to be a safe bet to selecting some nice flowers to offer to your beloved. Now – compliments of a luxury trio consisting of Bompas & Parr, The London Edition, and Perrier-Jouët – you might have to make sure your chosen blooms aren’t of the ordinary hum-drum one constant colour variety but newfangled and fascinating colour changing Fleurs des Rêves. Continue reading
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Posted in Drink, Hotels, London, Luxury, Shopping, Valentine's Day, Wine
Tagged Berners Street, Bompas & Parr, chameleon flowers, champagne, colour changing flowers, Drink, fitzrovia, Fleurs des Rêves, flowers, hotels, London, luxury, Perrier-Jouet, POP UPS, Shopping, sparkling wine, The London Edition, Valentine's Day, W1, W1T 3N, wine, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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New Chocolate Shop for Fitzrovia: Choconut, Great Portland Street
Are you nuts about chocolate? Then check out the new Choconut boutique chocolate shop in Fitzrovia. Continue reading
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Stripper Wear Fair | David Bowie Burlesque Tribute | Pole Dancing Werkshop at Red Gallery, Shoreditch
This weekend – Valentine’s weekend – do something special for yourself and that significant other at one (or all) of three super sexy events hosted by the East London Strippers Collective at Red Gallery in Shoreditch. Continue reading
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Posted in Celebrities, Entertainment, London, Music, Shopping
Tagged burlesque, Celebrities, chiqui love, david bowie, David Bowie Tribute, Diamond Dolls, east london, East London Strippers Collective, EC2, EC2A 3DT, ELSC, Entertainment, fashion, London, music, Musis, Pole dancing, Red Gallery, Redchurch Street, rivington street, Shopping, Stripper Wear, Stripper Wear Fair, strippers, Strippin, Stripping, striptease, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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Win a Free Cooking Kit from Kitchen Trotter + £15 Off Promo Code
Kitchen Trotter is a subscription-based cooking kit community offering you a convenient and inexpensive way to discover world cuisine and cook new recipes from the comfort of your own kitchen! Making it even easier and more affordable for a few lucky tikichris readers, I’ve teamed up with the Kitchen Trotter folks to share three of its cooking kits with three winners of a fun and super simple competition. I’ve also worked out a generous promo code for everybody else. Happy eating wherever your taste buds may take you! Continue reading
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Two Champagnes, One Chef | GH Mumm | Perrier-Jouët
Invited by two Champagne houses – GH Mumm and Perrier-Jouët – for an overnight visit to the Champagne region for a meet with their Chefs de Caves (Didier Mariotti of Mumm and Hervé Deschamps of Perrier-Jouët), I enjoyed a behind the peek of what goes into blending two of the world’s most celebrated quaffs and how distinctive each is. A bubbly affair to be sure, the occasion served as an excellent opportunity to discover how these wines differ, while enjoying two showcase dining experiences (one for each wine) crafted by in-house chef for both Mumm and Perrier-Jouët – Josephine Jonot. Continue reading
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Posted in Drink, Food, France, Luxury, Shopping, Travel, Wine
Tagged champagne, champagne ardenne, Chef de Cave, chef de caves, chef Josephine Jonot, Didier Mariotti, Food, france, french wine, G. H. Mumm, GH Mumm, Hervé Deschamps, Josephine Jonot, luxury, Mumm, Perrier-Jouet, sparkling wine, Travel, wine
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7 of the Best Budget Trips in 2016 (Miles Away)
Want the best bang for your buck while seeing as much of the world as possible? Or maybe you just want to sit on the beach and watch the tide roll in – and pay as little for the privilege … Continue reading
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My Preferred Cup of Coffee for My Joburg Layover (espressoCrazy)
I’m back from a trip to Namibia in Southern Africa, where I spent about two weeks on a self-drive safari. Yes, I had a blast – and would highly recommend a trip to this vast desert country for anyone interested … Continue reading
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Posted in Coffee, Drink, espressoCrazy, Food, Shopping, South Africa, Travel
Tagged airport, coffee, Drink, espresso, espressoCrazy, espressocrazy.com, Food, illy, Shopping, south africa
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Fowl Mouths at The King & Co
There’s nothing foul about the Fowl Mouths residency taking place now through the first week of March at Clapham’s rockin’ little indie pub, The King & Co. And without doubt a read of the Fowl Mouths’ menu jam packed with Japanese comfort food treats should ring mellifluent to any foodie within earshot. Continue reading
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Posted in Beer, Drink, Food, London, Pubs, Restaurants
Tagged beer, CLAPHAM, Clapham Park Road, Drink, Food, Fowl Mouths, Hammerton Brewery, japanese food, London, Melissa Thompson, pubs, restaurants, reviews, south london, SW4, SW4 7BZ, The King & Co, The King and Co, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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Good Stuff #51
Good stuff and lots of it! Here’s the low down on some fine things to see, sip or savour – all of which I’ve recently come across and thought were worth sharing with you. Enjoy. Continue reading
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Posted in Bars, Beer, Books, Chocolate, Coffee, Drink, Food, Good Stuff, London, Recipes, Restaurants, Shopping, Valentine's Day
Tagged 808 pureview, BARS, beer, books, Bread Street Bar Sessions, BREAD STREET KITCHEN, chicken wings, chocolate, coffee, cookbook, Cooking for Geeks, Cru Kafe, Drink, Food, good cause, good stuff, Häagen-Dazs, Häagen-Dazs Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream, ice cream, Jeff Potter, Lavolio, London, mocha, recipes, reviews, Shopping, Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream, street food, Toast Ale, Tristram Stuart, Valentine's Day, Wingmans, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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Need a Break? Our Top 10 Beach Destinations for 2016 (OneTravel)
Top 10 Beach Destinations for 2016 Continue reading
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Tagged beach, OneTravel, Top 10 Beach Destinations for 2016, Travel
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Dish of the Month at 108 Brasserie
Roasted whole turbot for two with trumpet mushrooms, baby onions, spinach gratin, and potato mousseline (£65): that’s February’s Dish of the Month at 108 Brasserie Continue reading
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Tagged Chef Russell Ford, Dish of the Month, Drink, fish, Food, London, marylebone, MARYLEBONE LANE, restaurants, reviews, Russell Ford, seafood, Turbot, W1, W1U 2QE, wine, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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The Postal Museum to Open Early 2017
Slated to open early 2017 at the site of the Mount Pleasant sorting office in Clerkenwell, The Postal Museum will aim to bring 500 years of communications history “through the eyes of one of its most iconic services” while offering visitors a chance to experience Mail Rail with rides through disused miniature tunnels of the world’s first driverless electric railway. Continue reading
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Posted in Celebrities, History, London, Museums
Tagged Cathorpe House, Celebrities, Clerkenwell, Dan Snow, history, London, Mail Rail, museums, Phoenix Place, The Postal Museum, WC1, WC1X 0DA, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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Optimal Lunch at Opso in Marylebone
Greek restaurant Opso has introduced a new range of lunch box sandwiches to its menu. The sandwiches are priced at £7 each and are served in a koulori sesame seed bun with a side of hand cut chips and homemade tartar aioli. Continue reading
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Posted in Coffee, Drink, Food, London, Restaurants
Tagged coffee, Drink, Food, greek food, ibrik, Ice cream sandwich, London, lukumi, lunch, marylebone, Moustokoulouro, Opso, Paddington Street, PULLED PORK, restaurants, reviews, sandwiches, square mile co, SQUARE MILE COFFEE, W1, W1U 5QL, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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Win Dinner at Diciannove Plus Drinks in a Private Vault at Voltaire Cocktail Bar
To celebrate Valentine’s Day, I’ve teamed up with London Crowne Plaza – The City on the north end of Blackfriars Bridge to offer one couple a free night out including a romantic dinner for two at the hotel’s Italian restaurant, Diciannove, followed by drinks in your own private vault at its cocktail bar, Voltaire. Continue reading
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Posted in Bars, Competition, Drink, Food, Freebies, Hotels, London, Restaurants, Travel, Valentine's Day
Tagged BARS, blackfriars, city of london, cocktails, competition, Crown Plaza, Dicannove, Drink, EC4, EC4V 6DB, Food, free, freebies, hotels, italian food, italian restaurant, London, London Crowne Plaza, London Crowne Plaza – The City, New Bridge Street, Private Vaults, restaurants, RT to win, Travel, twitter competition, Valentine's Day, Vaults, Voltaire, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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Betty Woodman: Theatre of the Domestic at ICA
Theatre of the Domestic, the first UK solo exhibition by American contemporary artist and ceramist, Betty Woodman, is on now at ICA enlivening its galleries with a playful and vibrant collection of mixed media works created within the past ten years. Continue reading
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Posted in Art, London, Museums
Tagged Art, art review, Betty Woodman, Betty Woodman: Theatre of the Domestic, contemporary art, Decorative Art, exhibition, ICA, INSTITUTE OF CONTEMPORARY ARTS, London, museums, reviews, sculpture, SW1, SW1Y 5AH, The Mall, Theatre of the Domestic, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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By me William Shakespeare at Somerset House
Go deep into the life and times of William Shakespeare and get a close look at original documents related to his career and personal affairs at a new By me William Shakespeare exhibition at Somerset House. Continue reading
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wonder.land at the National Theatre
wonder.land: it’s a tale we all know well, this time reexamined through the prism of our 21st century addiction to the digital doings on our gadgets’ screens and good old fashioned teenage malaise. Continue reading
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Posted in Design, Entertainment, London, Music, Theatre
Tagged alice in wonderland, backstage, behind the scenes, damon albarn, design, Entertainment, Hal Fowler, lewis caroll, literature, live performance, Lois Chimimba, London, moira buffini, music, musical, national theatre, reviews, rufus norris, SE1, SE1 9PX, south bank, southbank, theatre, theatre review, Upper Ground, wonder.land, wonderland, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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5 of the Coolest Things You Can Do in Iowa (Miles Away)
Photo/Andrey Armyagov/Shutterstock Think Iowa only gets exciting around election season? Not so! It’s notoriously underrated, but the votes are in and everyone agrees: Iowa is an awesome place for traveling fun.What awaits you in the friendly Hawkeye State? We’ve rounded … Continue reading
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Tagged cheapoair, Iowa, Miles Away, Travel, USA
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Pizza Masterclasses at Rossopomodoro
I love Neapolitan style pizza. It’s one of my favourite foods and probably the one dish I could eat everyday for the longest time without getting tired of it. I reckon the pizzas coming from the wood-fired ovens of Rossopomodoro are among London’s finest. So when the invitation came my way to attend a press night preview of its new pizza masterclasses hosted by the restaurant group’s senior pizzaioli I was keen to attend. Continue reading
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Tagged chelsea, Food, fulham road, italian food, London, masterclass, neapolitan pizza, pizza, pizza masterclass, recipes, restaurants, Rossopomodoro Chelsea, SW10, SW10 9NB, west london, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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Jimmy’s Farm Sausages at Shake Shack
Scarf this down hot dog aficionados: award-winning and traditionally prepared Jimmy’s Farm Cumberland-Style sausages, made of 100% free range Suffolk pork, are now on the menu at Shake Shack. Continue reading
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Tagged bloomsbury, burgers, cumberland sausage, cumberland-style sausage, Drink, Food, hot dogs, jimmy's farm, jimmy's farm sausages, London, new oxford street, restaurants, reviews, sausage, Shake Shack, Shake Shack Westfield Stratford City, WC1, WC1A 1ES, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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Good Stuff #50
Good stuff and lots of it! Here’s the low down on some fine things to see, sip or savour – 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, Food, Good Stuff, Hotels, London, Photography, Restaurants, Shopping, Travel
Tagged #SingaporeLive, Anthony Yeoh, books, Cocotte, Food, good stuff, hotels, London, Marc Riboud, Nutrii, olive oil, Photofile, Photofile: Marc Riboud, Photography, Pomora, Pomora Olive Oil, Quark, Shopping, Singapore, Thames & Hudson, Travel, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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