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25% Off Food and Drink at Punch Tavern, Fleet Street EC4
Yep, that’s right. There’s no typo in the title you just read. I have teamed up with Fleet Street’s historic Punch Tavern to offer you folks a sizeable discount on some properly yummy pub grub. How do you get a quarter of your food and drink bill sliced away? Just tell ’em tikichris sent ya! Continue reading
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London Daily Photo: Sloane Square
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Tagged chelsea, LDP, London, London blog, London Daily Photo, london photographer, Photography, photography blog, sloane square, street photography, Лондон, ロンドン, 伦敦
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Win Lunch for Two at Hutong, The Shard
Not my comp but a tasty one indeed! So I thought I’d pass on the details about an especially yummy opportunity to win a free dim sum lunch for two at a restaurant I really love – Hutong at The … Continue reading
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Tagged chinese, chinese cuisine, chinese food, chinese restaurant, chinese restaurants, competition, dim sum, dim sum menu at hutong, hutong, hutong at the shard, London, London blog, london bridge, restaurant review, SE1, SE1 9RY, south london, St Thomas Street, the shard, Лондон, ロンドン, 伦敦
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London Daily Photo: Screen
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Tagged east london, LDP, London, London blog, London Daily Photo, london photographer, Photography, photography blog, street photography, Лондон, ロンドン, 伦敦
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Win an Assortment of Vini & Bal’s Rustic Indian Curry Sauces – Fresh is Best!
Vini & Bal’s award winning curry sauces are fresh, chilled, nutritious and healthy. They’re super yummy too and full of rustic Indian flavour. But don’t take my word for it. Here’s a chance to win a goodie bag of Vini & Bal’s sauces and have a taste for yourself! Continue reading
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Tagged #freshisbest, competition, contest, curry, curry sauce, Food, free, freebie, fresh is best, goodie bag, indian cuisine, indian food, jeera, RT to win, rustic indian curry sauce, twitter competition, vegetarian, Vini & Bal's, Vini & Bal's Rustic Indian Curry Sauces
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London Daily Photo: Mon Droit
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Tagged LDP, London, London blog, London Daily Photo, london photographer, Photography, photography blog, street photography, Лондон, ロンドン, 伦敦
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Post-it Personality: What My Handwriting Says about Me
So, a few weeks back I mentioned that some folks from Post-it had been in touch to see if I would be up for having my handwriting (along with my choice of pen colour and shape of note) analysed by a graphologist to find out what it might say about my personality. The results are in and the analysis is intriguing. Continue reading
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Tagged Adam Brand, graphologist, graphology, handwriting, handwritting, post it notes, post-it, post-its, Shopping, SPONSORED POST
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London Daily Photo: Diversion
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Tagged coffee, LDP, London, London blog, London Daily Photo, london photographer, Photography, photography blog, street photography, Лондон, ロンドン, 伦敦
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Tops Sights and Sounds Around Muscle Shoals, Alabama (OneTravel)
Nestled along the banks of the Tennessee River, the area of Muscle Shoals in northwest Alabama is a nature lover’s dream. It’s a music lover’s dream too, where a small handful of recording studios have been responsible for some of … Continue reading
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Posted in Alabama, Design, Music, OneTravel, Shopping, Travel
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London Daily Photo: Atrium
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Tagged atrium, british museum, LDP, London, London blog, London Daily Photo, london photographer, Photography, photography blog, roof, street photography, Лондон, ロンドン, 伦敦
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Infographic: UK Flight Disruption Infographic
Flight Disruption Infographic from Sainsbury’s Travel Money
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London Daily Photo: Tower Bridge
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Evian: The Amazing Baby & Me Video
Following the success of its previous Roller Babies, Baby Inside, and of course the Baby & Me campaigns, Evian has launched the latest in its Live Young initiative, The Amazing Baby & Me 2. For fans of Marvel Comics and Spiderman, it’s … Continue reading
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Tagged Baby & Me, comics, evian, evian spiderman video, spiderman, The Amazing Baby & Me, the amazing spiderman, water
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London Daily Photo: Scaling
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Tagged king's cross, LDP, London, London blog, London Daily Photo, london photographer, street photography, Лондон, ロンドン, 伦敦
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London Daily Photo: Sloane Square
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A Look at Why Wedding Coach Hire Bookings are on the Rise (by Lawrence Henderson)
If you have not been to a wedding lately, the trend of hiring a coach to attend one has probably passed you by. The fact is however, more and more people are using a minibus or coach to attend a … Continue reading
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London Daily Photo: Sorted
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Tagged camden, Kentish Town, LDP, London, London blog, London Daily Photo, london photographer, Photography, photography blog, street photography, Лондон, ロンドン, 伦敦
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My Best Beers in Manchester (by Sebas Dupont)
England, pub and beer. These three are my favorite’s words when I think of a football match in Europe. I am devoted red devil and Old Trafford is like my home and could be my spiritual father. So every time … Continue reading
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London Daily Photo: Walthamstow Marshes
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Posted in Graffiti, London, London Daily Photo, Photography
Tagged east london, Graffiti, hackney, LDP, London, London blog, London Daily Photo, london photographer, Photography, photography blog, skull, street art, street photography, waltham forest, WALTHAMSTOW, walthamstow marshes, Лондон, ロンドン, 伦敦
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A Great Lunch in Italy with Coffee as Good as I Get Back Home (espressoCrazy)
Towards the end of 2013, I hit the road for a gourmand adventure across the north of Italy. One of the trip’s many highlights was the day I spent in Modena taking in the sights and sounds … and delectable … Continue reading
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Posted in Coffee, Drink, espressoCrazy, Food, Italy, Shopping, Travel
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London Daily Photo: Classroom Notes
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London Daily Photo: Totems
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Tagged british museums, LDP, London, London blog, London Daily Photo, london photographer, Photography, photography blog, totem poles, totems, Лондон, ロンドン, 伦敦
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London Daily Photo: Warning
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Amsterdam’s Best Museums (OneTravel)
From the exquisite art of the famed Dutch Masters to a humble home made famous by the diary of a brave little girl whose family had been forced into hiding, Amsterdam’s museums are among the best that Europe has to … Continue reading
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Tagged amstelveen, amsterdam, amsterdam's best museums, Art, Cobra Museum of Modern Art, dutch, Foam Fotografiemuseum Amsterdam - Foam Photography Museum, Hermitage Amsterdam, Het Scheepvaart Museum, Het Scheepvaart Museum – The National Maritime Museum, holland, Jewish Historial Museum, Joods Historisch Museum, museum, Museum Het Rembrandthuis, museums, museums in amsterdam, netherlands, OneTravel, Rembrandt, Rembrandt House, Rembrandt House Museum, Rijks, Rijks Museum, Rijksmuseum, Science Center Nemo, Stedelijk Museum, The National Maritime Museum, Travel, Van Gogh, Van Gogh Museum, Vincent van Gogh
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Win an Extra Thick Easter Egg from Hotel Chocolat
Easter’s almost here, and luxury British chocolatier and cocoa grower Hotel Chocolat has launched its 2014 range of Easter chocolates. Tiddly Chicks, Goose Eggs, a Neapolitan Easter Egg Sandwich and lots lots more – there’s something special for all lovers of fine chocolate along with plenty of gifts and treats for egg hunts and family fun. Keep reading for your chance to win one eggspecially luscious Extra Thick Easter Egg. Continue reading
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Posted in Chocolate, Competition, Easter, Food, Freebies, Shopping
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London Daily Photo: Bethnal Green
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Tagged bethan green station, bethnal green, bethnal green tube, east london, hackney, LDP, London, London blog, London Daily Photo, london photographer, london underground, Photography, photography blog, street photography, tiles, tower hamlets, Лондон, ロンドン, 伦敦
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Best Pubs and Bars in London to Watch the World Cup (by Christian Farnsworth)
With the 2014 World Cup in Brazil fast-approaching, everyone will be eager to watch their favorite teams face off this summer. And what better way is there than to enjoy the competition with a nice cold pint at some of … Continue reading
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London Daily Photo: Untitled
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London’s Best Record Stores (CheapOair)
Record stores: London’s got ’em. Some of the best in Europe actually, and here’s a crème de la crème list of this city’s finest establishments dedicated to the needs of the finickiest vinyl junkies. Sound good? Then you better hurry up and … Continue reading
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Tagged albums, berwick street, berwick street market, Black Market Records, cheapoair, dance music, Flashback Records, Honest Jon's, London, london's best record stores, LPs, music, music stores, Phonica, Reckless Records, record shops, record stores, records, rough trade, rough trade east, Shopping, Sister Ray Records, soho, Sounds of the Universe, Travel, travel blog, vinyl, W1
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London Daily Photo: Radiant Day
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Tagged canal, clapton, E5, east london, hackney, LDP, lea river, London, London blog, London Daily Photo, london photographer, Photography, photography blog, river lea, street photography, Лондон, ロンドン, 伦敦
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Dub Jam Jerk BBQ and Rum Shack, Covent Garden
Transforming a cloakroom into a “rum shack,” tiny 16-seater Dub Jam has opened near Covent Garden serving reggae, rum and Caribbean inspired dishes – all with a heaping side of Jamaican kitsch. The reggae? A selection of Trojan Record classics on … Continue reading
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Posted in Drink, Food, London, Restaurants
Tagged BBQ, Bedford Street, burgers, CARIBBEAN, cocktails, covent garden, Drink, dub jam, dub jam jerk bbq adn rum shack, Food, jamaican food, jamaican rum, jerk chicken, London, London blog, new restaurant, new restaurant review, pina colada, prawns, restaurant, review, rum, skewers, WC2, WC2E 9HP, zomato, Лондон, ロンドン, 伦敦
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What’s in a Post-It?
With so many different colours and shapes, the Post-it® Brand from 3M is perfect for adding personality, emotion and individuality to your handwritten notes. Continue reading
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Tagged graphologist, graphology, handwriting, handwritting, national stationary week, post it notes, post-it, post-its, Shopping, SPONSORED POST
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London Daily Photo: Leaside
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Tagged clapton, E5, east london, hackney, LDP, lea river, London, London blog, London Daily Photo, london photographer, Photography, photography blog, river lea, rowing, street photography, Лондон, ロンドン, 伦敦
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New Regional Wine & Cheese Menu at Theo Randall at the Intercontinental
Allow me to commence this rave by saying that Theo Randall’s Head Sommelier, Yuri Gualeni, is a frickin’ genius and Chef Randall is a very wise man indeed to let Gualeni do his thing. Case in point: the young sommelier’s new wine and cheese pairing that’s been “designed to be a journey through Italy’s terroir and traditions.” I tried it last night and loved every moment. Priced from £24 per person – and tailored to guest preferences – the menu includes four Italian wines paired with four regional cheeses. Continue reading
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Posted in Drink, Food, Hotels, London, Restaurants, Wine
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