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#BBQbound: Savannah
From Charleston, I skirted my way along the South Carolina coast until I made it to my home state of Georgia for a few days more of BBQ and kindly hospitality before heading back to London. First stop in Georgia was picturesque and gracious Savannah, where a too-short but so-good lunch set a delectable tone and kept the bar raised high for an especially for delicious finale of my trip. Continue reading
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Tagged BBQ, BBQ Bound, BBQbound, Brand USA, Food, georgia, Janet McCrary, redneck nachos, restaurants, Savannah, Savannah Georgia, Travel, USA, Visit the USA, Wiley McCrary, Wiley's, Wiley's BBQ, Wiley's Championship BBQ
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The Ivy Café, Marylebone Lane
Swish digs, buzzing see-and-be-seen atmosphere and menu designed to please any palate makes this Marylebone addition to The Ivy portfolio and the smart-casual choice for frequent flyers of the Central London dining scene. Continue reading
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Tagged London, marylebone, marylebone lance, MARYLEBONE LANE, restaurants, reviews, the ivy cafe, the ivy cafe marylebone, W1, W1U 2QA, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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Win a Star Wars Millennium Falcon Chopping Board
Take on the Empire in your own rebel kitchen with the fastest chop in the galaxy. The gift gurus at Genie Gadgets have set aside one ultra cool Star Wars Millennium Falcon Chopping Board for one lucky tikichris reader. Chewie! Han! It’s time to eat! Continue reading
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London Daily Photo: Lea Bridge Road
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Tagged London, London Daily Photo, london photographer, Photography, street photography, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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Thanks
With so much enmity in the world today and an ominous feeling that more looms just beyond our scope, it may seem obtuse, oblivious and rather vainglorious to publish a blog post about what I’m most thankful for this year. But I’ve been sharing these “Thanks” posts on my blog every Thanksgiving Day since 2011, and I guess I shouldn’t let the bellicose mood of the planet get in the way of another opportunity to express a little gratitude. And maybe it’s times like these when we should be most aware of what’s good in our lives and make more of an effort to tell other folks about it. Continue reading
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London Daily Photo: Please
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Tagged London DaiLondon, London Daily Photo, london photographer, ly Photo: Please, Photography, street photography, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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7 Thanksgivings from Around the World (OneTravel)
Thanksgiving is as American as it gets. But it’s not only celebrated in America. Here’s a look at a few other places across the globe that give thanks American style or have their own festive traditions similar to those in … Continue reading
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Getting to Know Lady Unknown Playwright Lauren Johnson
Lady Unknown is the third production from ensemble group Theatre Untold. As with its two previous productions, the aim of Lady Unknown is to shine a light on a “forgotten historical figure.” This time round that disremembered person is 19th century philanthropist and chum of Charles Dickens, Angela Burdett Coutts. Continue reading
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Posted in Entertainment, interview, London, Theatre
Tagged Angela Burdett Coutts, charles dickens, charles dickens museum, Entertainment, interview, Lady Unknown, Lauren Johnson, live theatre, London, museums, play, theatre, theatre untold, Untold Theatre, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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#BBQbound: Charleston
Next stop on my carnivorously inclined Deep South expedition was the beautiful and historic port city of Charleston, South Carolina where a new breed of pitmaster appears to be taking over the culinary scene with an approach to making wood fired, slow cooked meats that’s as yummy and inventive as it is a mouth-watering tribute to the area’s great BBQ traditions. Continue reading
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Tagged Aaron Siegel, Anthony Dibernardo, BBQ, BBQ Bound, BBQbound, beer, Brand USA, Brisket, Charleston, Charleston South Carolina, Fiery Ron's, Fiery Ron’s Home Team BBQ, Food, Home Team BBQ, hotels, King Charles Inn, Madison Ruckel, restaurants, South Carolina, Swig & Swine, Travel, USA, Visit the USA
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London Daily Photo: St John’s Road
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Tagged E17, east london, London, London Daily Photo, london photographer, Photography, street photography, waltham forest, WALTHAMSTOW, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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7 of England’s Best Christmas Markets and Winter Fairs (OneTravel)
Some of England’s most beautiful National Trust sites are also among the best places to get into the festive spirit. The National Trust protects and keeps open to the public 350 historic houses, gardens, and ancient monuments (as well as … Continue reading
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London Daily Photo: Untitled
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Tagged London, London Daily Photo, london photographer, night photography, Photography, street photography, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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Pit Stop: A Barbecue Road Trip Across the American South (Great British Chefs)
Here comes American Thanksgiving, a day set aside to be thankful for what you’ve got… and eat way too much food. As an American, it’s an occasion I take seriously, the giving of thanks (and, of course, the eating part). … Continue reading
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Tagged BBQ, Food, GREAT BRITISH CHEFS, restaurants, road trip, Travel
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London Daily Photo: King’s Arms
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The Ultimate Guide to Thanksgiving in London (London Pass Blog)
London Pass published a post on its blog about spending American Thanksgiving in London and enlisted the help of a few American bloggers (yep, including me) in London to help with suggestions. Spending one of the most important American holidays … Continue reading
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Tagged Blogs, London, London Pass, thanksgiving, Travel, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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London Daily Photo: Space
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Bloggers’ Picks: 22 Things to do in London this Winter (Time Out)
Time Out recently ran a piece about “22 things to do in London this winter,” featuring ideas from 22 bloggers, including yours truly. Magical pop-ups, crisp park walks and juicy roast dinners: clued-up London bloggers give us their suggestions for … Continue reading
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London Daily Photo: Mosaic
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Tagged London, London Daily Photo, london photographer, mosaic, Photography, street art, street photography, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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The South’s Best BBQ Road Trips (OneTravel)
Today is Go for a Ride Day, a day to hit the road to head off and discover something new – or at least inspire you to start planning that epic road trip you’ve been dreaming of for years. One … Continue reading
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London Daily Photo: Go with the Flow
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#BBQbound: Pitt County, North Carolina
An epicentre of epicurean wonder (as long as you love whole hog BBQ), Pitt County is a prime destination for some of the best tasting meat in America. I had no idea so much good BBQ could come from such a concentrated and largely rural area. Continue reading
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Tagged Ayden, Ayden North Carolina, B's Barbecue, BBQ, BBQ Bound, BBQbound, beer, Brand USA, Bum's Restaurant, Food, Greenville, Greenville North Carolina, hilton, Hilton Greenville, hotels, North Carolina, Pitt County, restaurants, Sam Jones, Skylight Inn, Travel, USA, Villedge, Villedge Woodfired Kitchen & Bar, Visit the USA
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A Musical Visit to Memphis Sure Sounds Good! (OneTravel)
Love American music? Then get yourself to Memphis, Tennessee where the roots of rock ‘n roll, country, blues and soul are on dynamic display for you see and of course to hear! Have a look at this list for some … Continue reading
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Tagged Entertainment, Memphis, museums, music, OneTravel, TENNESSEE, Travel
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London Daily Photo: Autumn Day
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Win a Month’s Supply of Moju Cold Pressed Juices
If you’ve been following my recent posts, you’ll know I’m back from a mega-meaty road trip across a big ole chunk of the USA. Settling back into my London home on a self-imposed vegan purge (and not quite ready to rev up for the festive season yet), I’ve really been enjoying newly launched Moju cold-pressed juices. I’m sure you would too! Wanna taste the range for free? Keep reading. Continue reading
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Tagged cold-pressed juice, competition, Drink, free, freebies, juice, Moju, moju drinks, moju juice, Shopping, studiply healthy, vegan
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London Daily Photo: Bunhill Row
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Tagged #keepmecool, Bunhill Row, city of london, EC1, London, London Daily Photo, london photographer, Photography, street photography, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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Nachos of the Month: Tabasco Pecan Crab Dip
Hey folks. I’m reviving my Nachos of the Month series to share a recipe to accompany the launch of Manomasa’s Cantina Chips. Just like the type of chips you’d get at the start of a meal at a cantina in Mexico and most Mexican restaurants in the States – these are the UK’s first packaged Cantina chips, and launched into Whole Foods recently in 200g packs (RRP £2.49). They go great with my Tabasco pecan crab dip too! Enjoy. Continue reading
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London Daily Photo: Trafalgar Square
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Tagged London, London Daily Photo, london photographer, Photography, street photography, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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#BBQbound: Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Chapel Hill is a city I know fairly well from more youthful days. But I’d not been back there for well over a decade – and I must admit I knew nothing of the BBQ there. I’m pleased to report the town is as agreeable place as even – and that the BBQ is fantastic. Continue reading
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Tagged BBQ, BBQ Bound, BBQ Festival, BBQbound, beer, Brand USA, Carolina Inn, Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill North Carolina, Crossroads at the Carolina Inn, Food, hotels, North Carolina, restaurants, Shopping, Southern Season, The Pig, Travel, University of North Carolina, USA, Visit the USA, Weathervane
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London Daily Photo: Definite Maybe
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#BBQbound: Hillsborough, North Carolina
The small town of Hillsborough, North Carolina made a big impression on me, despite only being able to drop in for a short overnight stay. Completely off my radar before planning my BBQ Bound itinerary, the town is now my top choice for a repeat visit of all the stops I made during my three weeks on the road. Continue reading
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Tagged BBQ, BBQ Bound, BBQ Festival, BBQbound, beer, Brand USA, Eno River, Food, Hillsborough, Hillsborough BBQ Company, Hillsborough North Carolina, Holiday Inn Express, hotels, Mountains to Sea Trail, Mystery Brewing, Mystery Brewing Public House, North Carolina, restaurants, Travel, USA, Visit the USA
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London Daily Photo: Shattered
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#BBQbound: Lexington, North Carolina
This small town (population 19,000) is home to its own signature Lexington style of BBQ (also known as Piedmont or Western Carolina style). Made with wood-smoked (a mix of hickory and oak) and chopped pork shoulder (aka Boston butt) and usually served “wet” with a vinegar and ketchup based red sauce, the BBQ as a sandwich or more typically as a tray jammed full of BBQ and a side of “red” coleslaw that’s been mixed with the same red sauce instead of mayonnaise, and hushpuppies. It’s distinctive and delicious. Continue reading
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Tagged BARBECUE, Barbecue Festival, BBQ, BBQ Bound, BBQ Festival, BBQbound, Brand USA, BRAZILIAN BARBECUE, Food, Holiday Inn Express, hotels, Lexington, Lexington Barbecue, Lexington Barbecue Festival, Lexington North Carolina, Lexington Style BBQ, North Carolina, Piedmont Style BBQ, restaurants, Travel, USA, Visit the USA, Western Style BBQ
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London Daily Photo: City Life
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#BBQbound | Road Notes: Arkansas and Tennessee
Blazing a path from Dallas to Memphis and then on through Tennessee to my next destination (stay tuned), I made a few tasty stops along the way. What was on the menu for my roadside dining? Well, BBQ of course! Continue reading
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Tagged Arkansas, BBQ, BBQ Bound, BBQbound, Brand USA, Brownsville, Brownsville Tennessee, Carlisle, Carlisle Arkansas, catfish, Food, Helen's Bar B Q, Martin's Bar-B-Que, NASHVILLE, Nick's Bar-B-Q & Catfish, Nolensville, restaurants, TENNESSEE, Travel, USA, Visit the USA
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Finger Lickin’ Pheasant? Limited Edition Phast Phood Pheast at The Jugged Hare Pub
Popular Barbican Gastropub, The Jugged Hare, is launching a limited edition “Finger Lickin’ Pheasant Bucket” available from 16 to 22 November in celebration of National Pheasant Week. Feeling game? I was when I accepted an invitation to sample a bucket. … Continue reading
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Tagged barbican, Chiswell Street, city of london, EC1, EC1Y 4SA, game, London, National Pheasant Week, Pheasant, Pheasant Bucket, pubs, restaurants, reviews, The Jugged Hare, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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