Category Archives: Bars

Secret Sandwich Shop (All Consumed)

Posted on 2024-07-28 by tikichris

Neil and Chris are back again – this time at the Secret Sandwich Shop in Notting Hill. After downing a couple of breakfast sarnies, the duo have a chat about everything from the bus to the Boss and to Bigfoot … Continue reading →

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Whole Beast at the Montpelier (All Consumed)

Posted on 2024-07-13 by tikichris

Neil and Chris have an epic lunch the Montpelier in Peckham, where the Whole Beast kitchen takeover has more than impressed their palates! While there, they chat about other treats to eat in the area. Neil chats about seeing Crowded … Continue reading →

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Tonkotsu Soho with Emma Reynolds (All Consumed)

Posted on 2023-07-11 by tikichris

For this episode of All Consumed, Neil and Chris are joined by a guest – Emma Reynolds of Tonkotsu – who graciously hosts them at the Soho branch of her still growing portfolio of ramen bars. After slurping down some … Continue reading →

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Bilbao City Break

Posted on 2023-05-07 by tikichris

Last month, I took a quick solo city break in Bilbao – the largest city in the Basque Country and an excellent destination for great food and amazing art. I’d been to Bilbao a couple of times before and fully … Continue reading →

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2020 Vision: Art from the Heart

Posted on 2020-01-07 by Judith Schrut

First up in our new miniseries, Judith Schrut drools over some upcoming treats for art lovers at London’s top museums and galleries. Did you know London is happy home to no less than four of the world’s Top Ten art … Continue reading →

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Best Bars and Pubs of 2019

Posted on 2019-12-24 by tikichris

Thirsty for a drink paired with an appreciative welcome and maybe even camaraderie? Have a look my Best of 2019 list of my favourite bars sidled up to this year (with entries from across London as well Buffalo, San Francisco, … Continue reading →

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Best of 2019

Posted on 2019-12-21 by tikichris

As 2019 draws to an end, I would like to share its highlights with a year-end roundup of posts about the best food, drink, and travel related treats that I came across over the past 12 months. With respect to blogging, 2019 … Continue reading →

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Experimental Negroni Club at Henrietta Hotel, Covent Garden

Posted on 2019-09-18 by tikichris

Did you know that 2019 marks the 100th anniversary of the Negroni cocktail? Obviously, the folks at Campari (a key ingredient in a Negroni – along with equal parts gin and red vermouth, and an orange peel) are well aware … Continue reading →

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The Secret Behind El Pirata’s 25 Years in Mayfair  

Posted on 2019-07-01 by tikichris

Mayfair mainstay, El Pirata, recently celebrated 25 years of serving quality tapas in its lively Down Street setting. Continue reading →

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Ample Day in Amsterdam (Ideas for an Easygoing Day Out)

Posted on 2019-05-19 by tikichris

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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Chez Maiss Restaurant and Wine Bar, Hammersmith  

Posted on 2019-05-05 by tikichris

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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Ryan Chetiyawardana Opens Super Lyan at the Kimpton De Witt in Amsterdam (All Consumed)

Posted on 2019-04-28 by tikichris

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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Unsung Cities | Frankfurt am Main, Germany  

Posted on 2019-04-16 by tikichris

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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Cocktail Class at TT Liquor with Parmigiano Reggiano

Posted on 2019-03-25 by tikichris

How’s this for the ultimate cheesy cocktail event: a Parmigiano Reggiano tasting experience pairing dishes featuring Italy’s most famous cheese with drinks at celebrated Shoreditch watering hole, TT Liquor? Continue reading →

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The Inside Track on the Ultimate in Slow Cooking at Europe’s Biggest Annual Snail Festival, l’Aplec del Caragol (City AM)

Posted on 2019-03-06 by tikichris

Since its humble beginnings as a small riverside picnic among friends in 1980 to the grand foodie fiesta it is today, l’Aplec del Caragol occurs every May, about 100 miles northwest of Barcelona in the provincial town of Lleida. The party offers townsfolk and visitors alike a chance to enjoy a weekend celebrating one of the region’s favourite foods: snails. Continue reading →

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Liquor Lanes Private Bowling at Queens Skate Dine Bowl

Posted on 2019-02-21 by tikichris

Queens Skate Dine Bowl and Meatliquor have launched Liquor Lanes, a private bowling experience replete with its own bar and bartender and bowling lanes. Continue reading →

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Explore the Isle of Islay with The Botanist Dry Gin

Posted on 2019-02-07 by Katy Riddle

The first and only dry gin from the Isle of Islay, The Botanist features a unique combination of 22 hand-foraged local botanicals and offers a rare insight into the heritage and heart of this remote Scottish island. Continue reading →

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Let’s Hear It for AmericanaFest UK 2019

Posted on 2019-01-29 by Judith Schrut

Americana fans will be flocking to Hackney this week for AmericanaFest UK 2019, three days of glorious Americana music in all shapes, sounds and styles. Reliable sources say there are still some tickets left for tonight’s and tomorrow’s live music Showcase and Thursday’s Gala International Awards Show, but if you’re keen get in quick! Continue reading →

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Detox Menu at Chucs Restaurant & Cafe  

Posted on 2019-01-14 by tikichris

Chucs (the eatery) is the sister concept of Chucs (the swimwear and men’s fashion label). I had been before to the Dover Street flagship of Chucs and found it to be a quite cosy spot and the food and drink to be good quality. The idea of visiting another Chucs and having a look at how the concept sat inside Harrods appealed to me. Continue reading →

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Lost Boys Pizza + Croque Monsieur Absinthe Bar Open in Camden

Posted on 2019-01-13 by tikichris

Lost Boys Pizza differentiates from other London pizzerias in two ways. One, it adds charcoal to its dough for distinctively dark pizza crusts with earthy flavour. Two, it exhibits hardcore fanboy love for 80s vampire flick, The Lost Boys. Continue reading →

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Lucky 13

Posted on 2019-01-06 by tikichris

2019 is the 13th anniversary of tikichris.com. I’m marking the seemingly inauspicious milestone with Lucky 13: a yearlong miniseries about 13 places to eat and drink that helped shape and define what I love about the London food and drink … Continue reading →

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The Connaught Bar Gin

Posted on 2018-12-26 by tikichris

The Connaught Bar at The Connaught Hotel in Mayfair has launched its own gin, crafted and distilled in house to commemorate the 10th anniversary of this luxurious award-winning bar. Yet another London-made gin on the market? Yeah, I known. There’s … Continue reading →

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Best of the Best of 2018

Posted on 2018-12-12 by tikichris

Another year, another roundup of what made it exceptional! I’m back to share one more post in my Best of 2018 series with an index of the categories and links to all the posts. Continue reading →

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Best Bars and Pubs of 2018

Posted on 2018-12-10 by tikichris

Have a look my Best of 2018 list of my favourite bars sidled up to this year (with entries from London, Edinburgh Dublin, Cleveland and the Texas Hill Country). Continue reading →

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Best Cocktails of 2018

Posted on 2018-12-08 by tikichris

Let’s celebrate the Best of 2018 with a toast to the most amazing cocktails of the year. The most memorably delicious for me were enjoyed at bars in London, Oxford, and Pittsburgh. Continue reading →

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Best Beer of 2018

Posted on 2018-12-08 by tikichris

I pour on with my Best of 2018 series to provide a heady brew of the tastiest beers I enjoyed during the past 12 months. Continue reading →

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Maskelyne & Cooke Magic Bar at Le Meridien Piccadilly

Posted on 2018-12-06 by tikichris

Five-star luxury hotel, Le Meridien Piccadilly, pays homage to a pair of the early 20th century’s most celebrated magicians – John Nevil Maskelyne and George Alfred Cooke – with the launch of its new cocktail bar. Continue reading →

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Best Burgers of 2018

Posted on 2018-12-06 by tikichris

Is there anything more satisfying than a big juicy burger? After compiling my list of the best burgers I had this year I’m having trouble coming up with ideas for foods I crave nearly as much. My Best of 2018 … Continue reading →

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Best Pizza of 2018

Posted on 2018-12-05 by tikichris

My Best of 2018 series rolls on with my recs on where to eat the tastiest pizzas in London and beyond. Pizzerias in Milan, Edinburgh, Frankfurt and Cleveland made the cut, with the Cleveland pizzerias particularly wowing my palate. Continue reading →

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Best Cafes of 2018

Posted on 2018-12-03 by tikichris

Excellent coffee is crucial, particularly when I’m travelling. Having comfortable places to drink it is a big deal too. So are competent and affable baristas. If you can throw in reliable WiFi and an outlet to keep my laptop and phone charged while I drink coffee, you’re golden. This list of three London espresso bars and six more in Chattanooga (Tennessee), Greenville (North Carolina), Köln, Liverpool, Pittsburgh, and Zurich met all my requirements and shined the brightest for me in 2018. Continue reading →

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Magician Tony “Sonic” Middleton | #TCTalks Episode 51

Posted on 2018-12-01 by tikichris

Here’s an interview with magician and theatre producer Tony “Sonic” Middleton about how he got into magic, his shows around London and his involvement with the soon-to-open Maskelyne and Cooke magic bar at Le Meridien Piccadilly. Continue reading →

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Best of 2018

Posted on 2018-12-01 by tikichris

As 2018 draws to an end, I would like to share its highlights with a year-end roundup of the best food, drink, and travel related treats that I came across over the past 12 months. Continue reading →

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Cointreau’s exclusive Designer Cocktails

Posted on 2018-11-13 by Katy Riddle

Cointreau is helping us to celebrate the holiday season in style with their exclusive first Designer Cocktail series. The pioneer in crafted spirits has teamed up with four stars from the worlds of art, cuisine and fashion to create an array of contemporary recipes that put a cool new twist on classic tipples, promising to elevate any social gathering into a memorable special occasion. Continue reading →

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8 Underrated Ideas to Elevate the Aesthetics of Home Bars

Posted on 2018-11-11 by tikichris

Just because it’s your home bar that doesn’t mean that it needs to be shabby, messy or unappealing. There are several décor ideas that you can use to upgrade the aesthetics of your home bar. Today, we have compiled a list of such underrated ideas to help you give your home bar that fancy and sophisticated appeal. These ideas are tried and tested and will give you much sought after results.
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Happy Dog | Cleveland Talks | #TCTalks Episode 47

Posted on 2018-11-09 by tikichris

This last episode of Cleveland Talks features an interview with Sean Watterson of Happy Dog. With outlets in Detroit Shoreway and University Circle, Sean’s gourmet hot dog and craft beer bars offer an enlightened and eclectic lineup of live music and thought provoking events to encourage community cohesion in an easygoing and welcoming setting. Continue reading →