Category Archives: Drink

OSH Restaurant, Beauchamp Place, Knightsbridge

Posted on 2018-08-27 by tikichris

Newly opened OSH Restaurant in Knightsbridge presents a cosmopolitan take on Uzbek tastes. Continue reading →

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Good Stuff #78 | Best of the Fests | Festival Flavours

Posted on 2018-08-24 by Judith Schrut

Good stuff from the best of the fests! Judith Schrut’s been tasting, munching, sipping and slurping her way through plenty of yumworthy food and drink on offer at this summer’s festivals, and has lots to share with you.  Enjoy.

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Christine Smallwood Has an Appetite for Italy | #TCTalks Episode 33

Posted on 2018-08-22 by tikichris

Here’s an interview with author and fellow Italian food lover, Christine Smallwood. During our conversation for episode 33 of tikichris Talks, Christine and I talk about her Appetite for Italy series of books and what makes the country such a fantastic place to eat, drink and explore. Continue reading →

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The American Bar at the Stafford London Hotel

Posted on 2018-08-20 by tikichris

Classy cocktails and a mighty burger were hallmarks of my al fresco dine at The Stafford London Hotel’s historic American Bar. Continue reading →

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Win a Bottle of Luxardo Sour Cherry Gin + a Jar of Luxardo Maraschino Cocktail Cherries

Posted on 2018-08-19 by tikichris

Here’s a fruitful competition offering a strong chance for one lucky tikichris reader to win a bottle of Luxardo’s new Sour Cherry Gin plus a jar of its famous Maraschino Cocktail Cherries. Continue reading →

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Bottles Wine Bar at Old Spitalfields Market

Posted on 2018-08-17 by tikichris

Recently opened wine bar Bottles at Old Spitalfields Market does a smart wine list with a wine-smart staff and brilliant kitchen preparing perfect plates for pairing. Continue reading →

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Preview: Notting Hill Carnival 2018

Posted on 2018-08-14 by tikichris

The 59 year-old annual community-led Notting Hill Carnival will be celebrated the Summer Bank Holiday Weekend of 25 to 27 August with the Children’s Day Parade taking place on Sunday the 26th. Continue reading →

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Must Eat Honolulu: Where to Dine When You’re in Paradise (Going Places)

Posted on 2018-08-13 by tikichris

Here’s our look at some of the islands’ most authentic grinds and the Honolulu restaurants and other establishments that do these treats the most onolicious justice. Continue reading →

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Bar 1821: Luxardo Pop-Up in Shoreditch

Posted on 2018-08-12 by tikichris

To celebrate the launch of its new Sour Cherry Gin, Italian spirits brand Luxardo has opened Bar 1821: a month long pop-up cocktail bar in Shoreditch. Continue reading →

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Good Stuff #77

Posted on 2018-08-11 by tikichris

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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SeasonaliTea at The Langham London

Posted on 2018-08-10 by tikichris

With the launch of The Langham London’s SeasonaliTea, Executive Pastry Chef Andrew Gravett presents a fresh approach to the afternoon tea. Continue reading →

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Unexpected Texas: How to Get the Best of Your San Antonio Holiday (Metro)

Posted on 2018-08-07 by tikichris

The seventh biggest city in the US and second largest in Texas, San Antonio is as hip to current trends as any urban centre. Continue reading →

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V For Launches at The Old Truman Brewery

Posted on 2018-08-06 by Sheepa Miah

From vegan cocktails, to vegan fried chicken, V For is a series of events not to be missed. The vegan lifestyle event is anticipated to bring in over 2,000 visitors to The Old Truman Brewery. Expect food, drinks, music and events. Continue reading →

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Cocktails in the City London: Summer Edition | Bedford Square, 3-4 August

Posted on 2018-08-04 by tikichris

Cocktails in the City offers an intoxicatingly convenient opportunity to experience 25 of London’s most innovative cocktail bars all within sipping distance of each other, for the UK’s largest festival of bars in a leafy outdoor setting. Continue reading →

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Wine Chap Tom Harrow | #TCTalks Episode 29

Posted on 2018-08-03 by tikichris

Tom Harrow is Director at Honest Grapes, UK Ambassador for Franciacorta, wine writer, host and consultant – and the subject of episode 29 of tikichris Talks. Cheers! Continue reading →

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Cinnamon Kitchen Oxford

Posted on 2018-08-01 by tikichris

A day out in Oxford was an excellent excuse to dip in to recently opened Cinnamon Kitchen up on the roof at the Westgate shopping centre. Continue reading →

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The Ultimate Sri Lankan Supper Club | Girl Travels World + The Coconut Tree

Posted on 2018-07-31 by tikichris

The Ultimate Sri Lankan Supper Club was a collaborative effort between Demi Perera (a London blogger of Sri Lankan heritage) and The Coconut Tree (a Sri Lankan restaurant in Oxford). I was fortunate to be among those seated at this invitation-only feast earlier in the month. Continue reading →

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Douglas Blyde | #TCTalks Episode 28

Posted on 2018-07-30 by tikichris

Columnist at ES Magazine, editor of Wine List Confidential, drinks presenter and gastronomy consultant Douglas Blyde sits down for a conversation with me about the good things in life for Episode 28 of tikichris Talks. Continue reading →

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Best of the Fests | Port Eliot Festival, Cornwall

Posted on 2018-07-22 by Judith Schrut

Summertime Britain is a food lovers’ paradise, with dozens of festivals, fairs and other tasty offerings where food and cooking take centre stage. That’s certainly true at the Port Eliot Festival in Cornwall. Continue reading →

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#MenabreaMaestro Class with Jay Rayner

Posted on 2018-07-21 by tikichris

A “craft of column-writing” masterclass with the Observer’s (in)famous restaurant critic, Jay Rayner, was a fun and insight outing. Continue reading →

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My Coffee with Melitta | Win a Stainless Steel Gooseneck Pour Over Kettle

Posted on 2018-07-20 by tikichris

Looking for a stylish and functional kettle? Melitta’s stainless steel gooseneck pour over kettle is just the thing for you! And if you like making pour over coffee, you’ll love brewing it with this beautifully designed item. Continue reading →

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Denise Medrano, The Wine Sleuth | #TCTalks Episode 26

Posted on 2018-07-19 by tikichris

Denise Medrano, aka The Wine Sleuth, is a London based blogger and the wine buyer for The Grocery Wine Vault. She’s also the subject of the 26th episode of tikichris Talks. We had a great conversation about her passion for wine and her mission to help others simply enjoy drinking it. Continue reading →

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Made in Jamaica, Enjoyed in Brixton

Posted on 2018-07-16 by tikichris

It’s no secret I’m a fan of rum nor that I’m partial to ones from Jamaica. So when the folks at Campari UK invited me along for a tasting of their rum portfolio at rumspirational venues across Brixton, I was keen to accept. Continue reading →

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The Elephant’s Head, Clapton

Posted on 2018-07-15 by tikichris

The Elephant’s Head in Hackney does crafty cocktails and great pub grub in a moody, Victorian setting. Continue reading →

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Pomona’s Serves California Cool from Notting Hill Kitchen

Posted on 2018-07-14 by tikichris

Pomona’s in Notting Hill looks across the proverbial pond (and ‘flyover’ country) to land its culinary sights on Californian shores for inspiration. Continue reading →

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A Rum Lover’s Guide to the Caribbean (Going Places)

Posted on 2018-07-07 by tikichris

Can a single sip of rum send you sailing to a tropical island in your mind? Then you’ll love dreaming a little while with us as we explore some of the best Caribbean rum distilleries to visit. Yes, a number of distilleries – big and small, famous and not-so-much – across the Caribbean are open to the public with guided tours and tastings. Continue reading →

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Guest Post by Chris Osburn (Clementine Communications)

Posted on 2018-07-06 by tikichris

The team at Clementine Communications recently got in touch inviting me to submit a guest post about current trends in the food and drinks industry. I was happy to oblige and share some thoughts. Continue reading →

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Modern Middle Eastern for Kosher Cravings at Delicatessen in Hampstead

Posted on 2018-07-04 by tikichris

Executive Chef Or Golan (ex-Ottolenghi Belgravia) does a bang up job serving a mix of full flavoured Middle Eastern dishes with ingenuity and flair at Delicatessen in Hampstead. Continue reading →

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake at Carioca Brixton

Posted on 2018-07-02 by tikichris

A recently weekend brunch visit to Carioca in Brixton was not my first. And I’m please to report the food is still tasty and portions still generous at this quaint Market Row eatery. But it was my first time to have slice of the chocolate peanut butter cheesecake. And – wow – that was a sumptuous and texturally magnificent end to a meal. Continue reading →

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Good Stuff #76

Posted on 2018-07-01 by tikichris

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.

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My Coffee with Melitta | CI Touch

Posted on 2018-06-25 by tikichris

Good morning! And welcome back to My Coffee: a collaborative series of posts with premium coffee machine maker Melitta. Continue reading →

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Lunch at The World’s End Market

Posted on 2018-06-17 by tikichris

A light and flavoursome lunch was enjoyed at one of my favourite Chelsea venues for food and drink: The World’s End Market. Continue reading →

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Cheese and Mocktail Pairings | Paxton & Whitfield X The Stafford London

Posted on 2018-06-16 by tikichris

Stalwarts of upscale and historic St James’s – Paxton & Whitfield (cheesemongers since 1797) and The Stafford London (one of this city’s most historic and storied hotels) – teamed up for a recent mocktails and cheese pairing, which I was more than happy to oblige an invitation to taste and critique. Continue reading →

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Ceru Soho

Posted on 2018-06-15 by tikichris

Levantine restaurant, Ceru, has brought its delicious dining concept to Soho with flavoursome and fragrant dishes in a pleasant dining space. Continue reading →

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Everything You Need to Know about Alcohol Licensing

Posted on 2018-06-04 by tikichris

For many of us, running our own pub is a dream. From ultra-modern gastro pubs, to cosy rural inns with a log fire burning in the corner, the idea of owning the perfect pub and being its loveable landlord greatly appeals. However, making it a reality can often be time consuming and confusing. Continue reading →

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