Category Archives: Food
Win a Taster Box of Award-Winning Hand Cooked Corkers Crisps
Grown and hand cooked on a family farm in East Anglia, award-winning Corkers crisps are a cut above the standard British crisp. And I’ve got a big box full of them to give away so one lucky tikichris reader can taste the difference for free. Continue reading
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Waka: Nikkei Take Away Takes Off in the City
Waka is a newly opened eatery located near Monument specialising in Nikkei cuisine that’s ready for take away and offered at super competitive price points. Continue reading
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El Tigre Tacos and Pink Flamingos at Nine Lives
For London Cocktail Week, recently launched yet already smooth sailing London Bridge bar, Nine Lives, shipped in bartender/luchador EL Tigre from his family restaurant, Los Barcos, in Mexico for limited run tacos paired with tequila cocktails. Continue reading
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A Perfect Gin and Tonic at Brasserie Blanc
Demi Perera attended the Festival of Flavour at the Fulham Reach branch of Brasserie Blanc last week to celebrate its new autumn menu. Continue reading
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Hot Pot Restaurant on Wardour Street
A fun and spicy time was had during a recent dinner at Hot Pot on Wardour Street. Continue reading
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Cook Islands Idyll | Aitutaki
For a couple of nights during my Cook Islands Idyll I enjoyed the chilled out serenity of the tiny atoll of Aitutaki. Continue reading
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National Curry Week at Darbaar
National Curry Week is on from 9 to 15 October and among the restaurants celebrating it in London is Darbaar, with Chef Abdul Yaseen creating a range of limited run curry dishes especially for the occasion. Continue reading
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Cook Islands Idyll | Rarotonga
Most of my Cook Islands Idyll was spent splendidly on the “main island” of Rarotonga: an idyllic base indeed for enjoying all the warmth and wonder that a trip to the South Seas should involve. Continue reading
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Cognac: Spirit of Place | Epilogue
Cognac (the place) and Cognac (the drink) both represent the best that southwestern France have to offer in terms of dedication to craft and tradition, impeccable taste and a desire to produce the highest quality spirit possible. Continue reading
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Cognac: Spirit of Place | Restaurants
Cognac isn’t just a great place for drink. The town has some amazing restaurants as well. Continue reading
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Maison Pierre Marcolini 2017 Christmas Collection
Pierre Marcolini is a chocolatier known for sourcing premium cocoa directly from independent producers in Brazil, Cuba, Ecuador, Ghana, Madagascar and Vietnam. Continue reading
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Mister Lasagna Opens Across from Victoria Station
Mister Lasagna has launched its fourth outlet, conveniently across the street from Victoria Station. Continue reading
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Tagged Drink, Food, italian food, lasagna, Mister Lasagna, Mr Lasagna, restaurants, reviews, SW1, SW1V 1AA, Vauxhall Bridge Road, VICTORIA, Victoria Station
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The Greek Larder + London Greek Wine Festival
Returning to London for its third consecutive year is the London Greek Wine Festival. Organised by Theodore Kyriakou and the team behind The Greek Larder Restaurant, the celebration will run 13 and 14 October at West Handyside Canopy near King’s Cross Station and maybe a minute’s walk from The Greek Larder. Continue reading
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Cognac: Spirit of Place
Cognac. It’s a drink. It’s a place. It’s an experience to be savoured.
Or at least my summertime visit to the town of Cognac and vineyards sprawling across it nearby countryside was a memorably delicious trip. I was there to become better acquainted with the area’s eponymous spirit and the age-old traditions that have gone into making it such a distinctive drink. Continue reading
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Yodel for Valais | Index
I hope you had fun too reading about my trip to Valais and that my tales may help you plan your own Alpine adventures. Continue reading
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Miss P’s, BBQ in East Croydon
Deep South BBQ and more in far South London? Miss P’s in Croydon brings it. Continue reading
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Yodel for Valais | Alpine Eats!
Before wrapping up my series about all the fun I had in the Valais, I thought I should take a moment to talk about how well I ate and drank while there. Here’s a taste of the best bites and sips from trip. Continue reading
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Yodel for Valais | Around Aletsch Arena
The Aletsch Arena is a mountain resort area on the German speaking side of Valias (or, Wallis as they say in German). It encompasses three villages: Riederalp, Bettmeralp and Fiescheralp. Due to its outstanding natural beauty, it was the first site in the Alps to receive UNESCO World Heritage status. The big draw here is the Great Aletsch Glacier, the largest in the Alps. Continue reading
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#TCTalks | Episode 3 | #365LDNCafes
Did you ever wonder if it would be possible to visit a different independent café in London for every day of the year? It’s doable – and indeed has been done by Alexandra Kalinowski. I sat down recently with Alexandra for a conversation over coffee about her #365LDNCafes project and more. Continue reading
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Yodel for Valais | Cultural Tour of Champéry
First stop on my way to Jodlerfest was the Val d’Illiez village of Champéry on the Swiss side of the Portes du Soleil. Continue reading
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Win a Pair of Tickets to The Chocolate Show
Chocolate lovers check it out! I’ve got a pair of tickets up for grabs to this year’s Chocolate Show in London.
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The Dayrooms Café WC1
Aussie inspired The Dayrooms Café has opened a second outlet, this one on Theobald’s Road. Continue reading
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Christmas Menus at The Bull & The Hide
The Bull & The Hide pub has launched its A Very London Christmas festive season menus for 2017. I tagged along for a tasting of the Grazing menu, one of the pub’s four festive season packages offered. It featured heart … Continue reading
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Courtesan: Bigger, Better, Later.
When you live in a city as diverse as London you soon learn that there is a list of pulsating, uber cool, queues out of the door, “you’re not on the list” venues that simmer just below the surface. They give this city its edge. BUT you have to be in the know. Continue reading
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Marks & Spencer’s Great Lunch Giveaway | Free Lunch to Win Every 12 Seconds | #mandsfreelunch
Starting Monday 18 September and running for two weeks, M&S is offering the chance for people to win a free lunch every 12 seconds. Continue reading
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Wine Explorers at Carluccio’s
On now and running until 1 October, Italian restaurant group Carluccio’s is sharing its passion for top quality but perhaps less celebrated Italian wines with its Wine Explorers special. Continue reading
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Win Two Bottles Each of the Five New Soda Folk Flavours
COMPETITION IS NOW OVER AND THE WINNER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. THANKS SO MUCH FOR READING TIKICHRIS. PLEASE STAY TUNED FOR LOTS MORE FUN AND FREEBIES TO COME! Thirsty for something deliciously different, made with care and with only a few … Continue reading
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Happy Birthday Bubbledogs!
It was champagne and hot dogs at dusk on Monday 4th September to celebrate the 5th birthday of Bubbledogs – the brainchild of Sandia Chang and James Knappett. They, of Michelin star restaurant “Kitchen Table” fame, threw a mother of a party at Borough Market with the return of The Hot Dog Challenge 2017. Continue reading
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Rhythm Kitchen at Westfield Stratford City
At Westfield Stratford City and craving something good to eat? Might I recommend Rhythm Kitchen for quality Caribbean food? Continue reading
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Good Stuff #70
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. Continue reading
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“Meet the Makers” at The Stoke House, Nova Victoria
Nova Victoria’s modern British carvery, The Stoke House, is to launch a new series of “Meet the Makers” dining events to showcase its menu of locally sourced products and highlight the inspiration behind Chef Pete Denhart’s creations. Continue reading
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Very Lazy Cooking Course at Food @ 52
I’ve just never loved being in the kitchen. Somehow I become impatient. Chopping up a million things is not my idea of a great time. Somehow the heat gets put on too high. Paprika or cayenne? Sorry what, those are different spices? Continue reading
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My Old Dutch Pancake House, High Holborn
Craving pancakes? My Old Dutch does them right with efficient service. Continue reading
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Win a #TomatoParty (30 Bottles of Tomato Juice) from Turner Hardy & Co
COMPETITION IS NOW OVER AND THE WINNER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. THANKS SO MUCH FOR READING TIKICHRIS. PLEASE STAY TUNED FOR LOTS MORE FUN AND FREEBIES TO COME! Tomato juice gets an upgrade with Turner Hardy & Co, a new premium … Continue reading
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Infographic | UK vs USA: Different Names for the Same Foods
This fun infographic does a great job summing up some of the most interesting differences. Continue reading
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