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Category Archives: Drink
Where to Dine in Dublin | Fish Shop, Benburb Street
Fish Shop, Benburb Street is a supremely simple chip shop and wine bar about a block away on Benburb Street – was. So I went there – and had what I reckon will go down as one the very best meals of my year. Continue reading
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Tagged BARS, Benburb Street, burgers, D07 X3PN, Drink, dublin, Dublin 7, Fillet O' Fish, Fillet O' Fish Shop, Fillet O' Fish Shop fish burger, fish and chips, fish burger, Fish Shop, Fish Shop Benburb Street, Food, ireland, lunch, North City, restaurants, reviews, seafood, smithfield, Smithfield Dublin, Travel, Where to Dine in Dublin, wine, wine bar
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(Northern) California Dreamin’ | To the Redwood Forest
Northern California’s incredible redwood forests are a natural wonder not to be missed. Trees growing here are amongst the world’s tallest and oldest, some over 380 feet high or 2,000 years old. Continue reading
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Tagged (Northern) California Dreamin', artisans, beer, cabins, california, camping, Food, Forest, Judith Schrut, Northern California, Redwood forest, Redwoods, Travel
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Where to Dine in Dublin | The Winding Stair
Given its prominence in guide books and listicles as well as its tourist-accessible location near the Ha’penny Bridge, my instinct was to stay clear of The Winding Stair. Then I read the menu. Continue reading
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Posted in Books, Drink, Dublin, Food, Ireland, Restaurants, Shopping, Travel, Where to Dine in Dublin, Wine
Tagged books, Bookshop, D01 R9Y5, Drink, dublin, Dublin 1, Dublin 2, Food, ireland, Lower Ormond Quay, lunch, North City, restaurants, reviews, Shopping, The Winding Stair, Travel, Where to Dine in Dublin
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Where to Dine in Dublin | Oxmantown
Oxmantown’s Black Pudding breakfast sandwich was a morning meal worth waking up for – particularly with its rather kindly price of €5.90. An assemblage of Jack McCarthy’s “Queens” black pudding with tomato relish, pickles, aioli, and rocket on supremely spongy sourdough, it hit the spot and kept any inkling of hunger at bay well past my usual lunchtime. Continue reading
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Tagged breakfast, cafe, coffee, D07 Y0C2, Drink, dublin, Dublin 2, Dublin 7, Food, ireland, Mary's Abbey, North City, Oxmantown, restaurants, reviews, Travel, Where to Dine in Dublin
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Raw Wine with Isabelle Legeron | #TCTalks Episode 13
Isabelle Legeron is France’s only female Master of Wine, the leading advocate for the natural wine movement, and the driving force behind Raw Wine – the UK’s biggest fair for natural, organic and biodynamic wine with satellite events now in New York, Los Angeles, and Berlin. Anything but a wine snob, Isabelle is someone I’ve learned a great deal from about how to enjoy and better appreciate wine. It was a pleasure getting to interview her for this 13th episode of tikichris Talks. Continue reading
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Tagged #TCTalks, artisan wine, biodynamic wine, Drink, interview, ISABELLE LEGERON, London, NATURAL WINE, organic wine, PODCAST, raw wine, RAW WINE FAIR, Shopping, The Store, the strand, tikichris talks, Travel, WC2, WC2R 1EA, wine, Wine Air, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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Where to Dine in Dublin | Bunsen
Before my trip I’d done some preliminary Googling for “best restaurants” in town and in the area where I was staying (Temple Bar). Bunsen kept coming up. I certainly wasn’t against having a good burger and couldn’t argue with it being just a couple of minutes away from my room. Continue reading
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Tagged Bunsen, Bunsen Burgers, burgers, cheeseburgers, D02 NA0, Drink, dublin, Dublin 2, Essex Street East, Food, hamburgers, ireland, restaurants, reviews, Temple Bar, Travel, Where to Dine in Dublin
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Where to Dine in Dublin
Wondering where to dine in Dublin? You’re in luck! As good of a question as it might be, the answers are all the more excellent and delectable. Continue reading
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Tejo Wines
A recent tasting of wines from Tejo held at Taberna do Mercado (one of favourite places to eat in London) provided the perfect inspiration to get moving on a visit to this little celebrated part of Portugal producing some beautiful wines well worth seeking out. Continue reading
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Tagged COMMERCIAL STREET, Drink, E1, E1 6BG, east london, Food, London, PORTUGUESE FOOD, portuguese wine, restaurants, reviews, Shopping, spitalfields, spitalfields market, Taberna do Mercado is located at Old Spitalfields Market, Tejo, Tejo Wine, wine, Wines of Portugal, Wines of Tejo, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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Win a Bottle of Vita Vodka Water
Vita Vodka Water, distilled by Vita Spirits in Spain, is the world’s first vodka designed to be mixed with water, allowing drinkers to enjoy alcohol without the sugar, gluten and additives prevalent in so many soft drink mixers. Continue reading
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Cocktail Masterclasses at Portobello Star
Alexandra Kalinowski gets crafty with the cocktails at Portobello Star. Continue reading
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Posted in Bars, Drink, London
Tagged Alexandra Kalinowski, BARS, cocktails, Drink, London, notting hill, Portobello Road, Portobello Star, reviews, W11, W11 2DY, west london, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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Coffee | All Consumed Episode 1 | #TCTalks Episode 12
For this episode of tikichris Talks I’d like to share the first episode of another podcast I’ve been working on. It’s called All Consumed. It’s about food, drink and travel and is a collaborative effort between fellow writer Neil Davey and me. Continue reading
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Tagged #TCTalks, All Consumed, BARS, CAFES, coffee, Drink, Food, interview, London, Neil Davey, PODCAST, restaurants, Shopping, tikichris talks, Travel, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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(Northern) California Dreamin’ | Mendocino
Mendocino is coastal nature at its most glorious. If you enjoy the open air you’ll be spoilt for choice, with an abundance of forests, rivers, beaches, dunes, cliffs and canyons open to the public and impressively cared for by the California State Park Service. Continue reading
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Tagged (Northern) California Dreamin', california, cannabis, coast, coastal walks, coffee, Food, Forest, Glendeven Inn, Golden Gate Bridge, HIghway 1, hotel, ice cream, Judith Schrut, llamas, marijuana, Mendocino, nature, organic, Pacific Coast Highway, Redwoods, restaurants, road trip, seaside towns, Shopping, Travel, West Coast, Wild Fish, wildlife
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Word on the Street in Jerusalem
Jerusalem is certainly an interesting place. Now that maybe stating the obvious but there’s something very contemporary happening and it’s hard to ignore. The city’s millennials are redefining it with one of the coolest underground movements since the hipster take over of Shoreditch in London. Here’s a list of places where it’s all happening. Continue reading
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Posted in Art, Drink, Food, Hotels, Israel, Jerusalem, Restaurants, Shopping, Street Markets, Travel
Tagged Art, Demi Perera, hotels, Hotes, Israel, Jerusalem, Machne Yehuda, restaurants, Shopping, street food, street markets, Travel, WIZZ Air, Yehuda Hotel, Yehuda Market, Zuzu Tours
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Sushi in the City Brunch at Devonshire Club
The Saturday only Sushi in the City Brunch menu at Devonshire Club brings with it the chance to check out the swish digs of this usually members-only venue. But how’s the food? Here’s my take on a recent visit. Continue reading
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Posted in Drink, Food, London, Restaurants, Wine
Tagged brunch, champagne, city of london, Devonshire Club, devonshire square, Drink, EC2, EC2M 4YD, Food, japanese food, restaurants, reviews, sparkling wine, sushi, sushi brunch, Sushi in the City, wine, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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(Northern) California Dreamin’ | San Francisco
San Francisco. It’s the City by the Bay, SF, the Golden City; creator of denim jeans, fortune cookies, mimosas, waterbeds, Rice-a-Roni and the Summer of Love; home to more than 50 hills, 14,000 Victorian houses, 200 landmark buildings and the only moving national monument in the USA (the cable car), and year after year voted America’s coolest city. Continue reading
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Tagged (Northern) California Dreamin', Art, bakeries, bicycle, Bike tour, cable car, california, Castro Theater, coffee, Cruffins, disney, Drink, Dylan's tours, e-bike, Food, Golden Gate, hotels, ice cream, Ice cream sandwich, Judith Schrut, Movies, Northern California, Painted Ladies, Photography, pizza, restaurants, san francisco, sourdough, Tours, Travel, walt disney, Walt Disney Family Museum, West Coast
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Win a Bottle of Aluna Coconut Rum
Aluna Coconut Rum has a warm, complex and completely natural coconut flavour. It’s one of the tastiest drinks I’ve come across in a long while – and one I’m happy to recommend and share with a competition giving away a free bottle to one lucky tikichris reader. Continue reading
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How to Spend a Romantic Weekend in Milan (Metro)
Whether you’re jetting down for an inaugural look-see with your newfound fling or embarking upon an umpteenth tour with your better half, Milan makes a magnificent destination for any romantic urban retreat. Continue reading
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(Northern) California Dreamin’ | Do, Stay, Eat, Play
Every winter, thousands of bargain and sun-hungry Brits flock to Florida for a booster dose of light, sea, sand and a sheer break from relentless grey skies. But did you know that for just a few dollars more you can fly nonstop to Northern California instead? Continue reading
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Tagged (Northern) California Dreamin', Berkeley, bicycle, bike, california, coast, Drink, e-bike, Food, Forest, Haight Ashbury, Judith Schrut, Mendocino, Monterey, NorCal, Northern California, outdoors, Pacfic Grove, pacific ocean, Photography, Redwoods, san francisco, Shopping, Travel, West Coast, wine country, winter
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Infographic: Popular Aphrodisiac Foods for British Couples
Oysters, strawberries and sweet treats may be what we traditionally associate as the foods of love, but the British couples are far more likely to go for a juicy steak, roast dinner or spicy curry to get in the mood. Continue reading
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Love Madrid I Fine Food Art of Ramón Frexia
Demi Perera recounts one more moreish moment in Madrid as her series about the Spanish capital continues. The grand finale of my exquisite culinary tour of Madrid with Luxury Travel Advisors was an unforgettable 20 course meal crafted by chef Ramón … Continue reading
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Tagged Demi Perera, Drink, Food, Hotel Unico, hotels, Love Madrid, luxury, Luxury Travel Advisors, Madrid, Michelin Star dining, Ramón Frexia, Repsol Suns, restaurants, spain, spanish food, The Chef's Table Tour, Travel
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Dinner at Harry’s: Living La Dolce Vita
In 1960, London moviegoers flocked to see the groundbreaking La Dolce Vita and experience Marcello Mastroianni’s search for love, happiness and ‘the sweet life’ on the exuberant streets of Rome. Nowadays one need not look further than its newly-opened namesake in Knightsbridge, Harry’s Dolce Vita restaurant. Continue reading
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Tagged bar, BARS, Basil Street, cocktails, coffee, dining, dolci, Drink, DRINKS, fine dining, Food, Harry's, harry's la dolce vita, italian, italian food, Judith Schrut, knightsbridge, LA DOLCE VITA, London, Neapolitan Flip, pasta, pizza, restaurants, reviews, seafood, SW3, SW3 1BB, TIRAMISU, wine
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Valentine’s Day Afternoon Tea at The Langham London
Langham London Head Pastry Chef, Andrew Gravett, will open his kitchen to small groups as part of a one-time-only Valentine’s Day Afternoon Tea. Continue reading
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Love Madrid I Private Tapas Walking Tour
Demi Perera’s tour of Madrid with Luxury Travel Advisors continues on a bright Sunday morning in the bustling centre of Puerta del Sol, Madrid with a privately guided walk with tapas stops at some of the city’s most iconic and historic venues. Continue reading
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Tagged BARS, De Jose, Demi Perera, Drink, Food, Lhardy, Love Madrid, luxury, Luxury Travel Advisors, Madrid, Paradis, restaurants, Shopping, spain, spanish food, street food, tapas, tapas bars, The Chef's Table Tour
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Win the Complete Range of Coconut Collective’s 100% Organic Coconut Waters and Milk
Coconut Collective’s range of coconut waters and milks are made from 100% organic King Coconuts from Sri Lanka. I’ve recently had a taste of all the drinks and enjoyed every last sip. Now it’s time to share a free taste with one lucky tikichris reader. Continue reading
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Love Madrid | Chef’s Table Tour
In the first post of her series about falling in love with Madrid’s gastronomy, Demi Perera begins her Love Madrid journey at Mercado de San Anton to gather provisions for creating a sumptuous Spanish lunch to share with friends. Continue reading
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Tagged A Punto Cookery School, Demi Perera, Drink, Food, Love Madrid, luxury, Luxury Travel Advisors, Madrid, Mercado San Anton, Shopping, spain, spanish food, street food, street markets, The Chef's Table Tour, wine
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Haggis Hunt | Whiski Bar & Restaurant
To wind down my haggis hunt, I’d like to toast this most hearty of dishes and the lovely city with a few words about the lovely meal had at Whiski Bar & Restaurant on the Royal Mile. Continue reading
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Haggis Hunt | Holyrood 9A
Next stop on the Edinburgh haggis hunt is, Holyrood 9A, an Old Town pub where the grub is burger and the beer is craft. Continue reading
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Haggis Hunt | The Royal McGregor
First up among my haggis hunt highlights is the majestic breakfast I had at The Royal McGregor. Continue reading
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Clamato Kitchen | Quick and Easy Clamato and Prawns Spaghetti
Here’s my second Clamato Kitchen recipe. I kept it super simple to 1) show off how much flavour Clamato can add to a dish and 2) I’m lazy. Continue reading
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Clamato Kitchen | Sriracha Sloppy Joes
Searching for a sloppy joe recipe with some bite and and an extra savoury depth of flavour? You’ll love my recipe for Clamato sriracha sloppy joes. Continue reading
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Ljubljana Lux | Movia Wine
Though there’s hardly enough produced to ship much to the UK, Slovenia is renowned for its excellent wines. During my visit to Ljubljana, I managed a quick jaunt out of town to the award-winning, family owned and run Movia Estate to have a taste for myself. Continue reading
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Tagged #LjubljanaLux, Ceglo, Collio, Dobrovo v Brdih, Drink, Ljubljana, Ljubljana Lux, luxury, Mestni trg, Movia, Movia Estate, Movia wine, Movia winery, Shopping, Slovenia, Slovenian Wine, wine
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Ljubljana Lux | Strelec Restaurant
Exquisite food and magnificent views were experienced in full force at Strelec Restaurant in Ljbubljana, where my lunch turned out to be one of the best meals I had in 2017. Continue reading
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Posted in Drink, Food, Ljubljana, Ljubljana Lux, Luxury, Slovenia, Travel
Tagged #LjubljanaLux, Chef Igor Jagodic, Drink, fine dining, Food, Grajska Planota, Igor Jagodic, Ljubljana, Ljubljana Castle, Ljubljana Lux, luxury, Slovenia, Slovenia food, Slovenian food, Slovenian restaurants, Strelec, Strelec Restaurant, Travel
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Ljubljana Lux | InterContinental
In sharp contrast to Ljubljana’s largely low rise look, the sleek modernist 20-storey InterContinental Ljubljana certainly stood out as a gleaming landmark during my lux weekend break in the Slovenian capital. Continue reading
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Tagged #LjubljanaLux, Alfredo Russo, B - Alfredo Russo, B - Restaurant, Chef Alfredo Russo, Chef Komnen Bakić, Drink, fine dining, Food, hotels, Intercontinental Ljubljana, italian food, italian restaurants, Komnen Bakić, Ljubljana, Ljubljana Lux, luxury, Saruna Spa, Slovenia, Slovenia food, Slovenian food, Slovenian restaurants, Slovenska Cesta, spa, Travel
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Good Stuff #72
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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Posted in Beer, Coffee, Drink, Food, Good Stuff, Shopping, Sports
Tagged ale, argos, Bang-On Brewery, Bang-On Mêl, beer, Bike Helmet, Brookfield Brewing Company, Cafédirect, Cafédirect Coffee, Cafédirect Roast & Ground Single Origin, Cafédirect Single Origin, coffee, CRAFT BEER, cycling, Dorset Sea Salt Co, Drink, Food, good stuff, Honey beer, LionHeart Artisan Premium Ale, Motorola, Motorola Stream, One Cup Filter, One Cup Filter Coffee, Proviz Sports, Proviz Sports Reflect360 Bike Helmet, Reflect360, Rombouts, Rombouts One Cup Filter Coffee, Shopping, sports
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Win a Big Bag o’ Booze for Free
Out with the old and in with the new! But what’s old for me might be new to you. I’m clearing space in my liquor cabinet. And that’s especially good news for one lucky tikichris reader. Continue reading
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