Category Archives: Food
The Lucky Duck Does Burgundy (Great British Chefs)
Writing about the yummy things in life, I get a lot of ‘lucky Chris’ this and ‘lucky Chris that’. Maybe. But to quote Ernest Hemingway (somebody who lived a much more interesting life than I probably ever will), ‘You make … Continue reading
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Tagged burgundy, discover the origin, france, french wine, GBC, GREAT BRITISH CHEFS, vineyards, wine, wine tasting
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Zagat London’s 30 Under 30
Honouring some of London’s “best young foodies, restauranteurs and mixologists” and raising the spirits of a an already pretty cheery bunch of London foodie folk, Zagat London‘s 30 Under 30 awards bash at The Gilbert Scott’s bar in the St … Continue reading
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British Designers Secret Garden Installation at Harvey Nichols Fifth Floor Terrace
Tonight was a perfect evening to be outside with a view of Hyde Park (well a sliver of it anyway) having cocktails and canapes. And that’s how I spent it, taking in a bit of al fresco glamour in Knightsbridge … Continue reading
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Living as a Mixed Couple – Vegetarian and Meat Eater (Great British Chefs)
I eat meat, but my partner doesn’t. She’s vegetarian (sometimes eats fish and seafood as well as the occasional bite of especially yummy pork products when they’re on my plate and within polite spearing distance of her fork) … She’s got … Continue reading
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Tagged carnivore, Food, GBC, GREAT BRITISH CHEFS, meat, National Vegetarian Week, relationships, vegetarian, vegetarianism
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London Hosts First Ever British Biscuit Festival (OneTravel)
From custard creams to wafers, biscuits are about as British as it gets, and now there’s an all-things-biscuit festival coming to London that’ll send folks on a sugar rush. London Hosts First Ever British Biscuit Festival OneTravel, 17 May 2012
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Tagged biscuits, british biscuit festival, british biscuit festive, brunswick centre, cookies, London, OneTravel, THE BRUNSWICK
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Wine Tasting in Burgundy: Day Four
I spent most of last week as a guest of the Burgundy Wine Board visiting vineyards and wine makers in the region, dining at some of the area’s best restaurants and generally having a fantastic time learning about all things … Continue reading
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In Pictures: Londonist And Zagat Street Food Crawl in Soho (Londonist)
The winners of [the Londonist] competition were treated to Soho’s finest street food and free drinks on Tuesday night, courtesy of Zagat. We tagged along for the fun (and the food!) taking notes and pics along the way. Here are the highlights. In … Continue reading
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Noma Comes to London … Sort of (CheapOair)
René Redzepi, head chef of Noma in Copenhagen, has announced plans to unveil “A Taste of Noma at Claridge’s” as he joins forces with London’s landmark Claridge’s hotel this summer to mark the celebrations of the London Olympics 2012. Noma … Continue reading
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Tagged A TASTE OF NOMA AT CLARIDGE'S, cheapoair, CLARIDGE'S, hotels, London, noma, nordic cuisine, René Redzepi, restaurants, restaurnats
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Wine Tasting in Burgundy: Day Three
I spent most of last week as a guest of the Burgundy Wine Board visiting vineyards and wine makers in the region, dining at some of the area’s best restaurants and generally having a fantastic time learning about all things … Continue reading
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Lunch with Antonio Carluccio
I had the great pleasure of having a delicious and simple Italian lunch with Antonio Carluccio this afternoon at the Carluccio’s restaurant in Notting Hill. Of course, it wasn’t just me dining with the famed restauranteur. But there was only … Continue reading
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Tagged antonio carluccio, BBC, book signing, carluccio's, italian cuisine, italian food, lunch, restaurant, TWO GREEDY ITALIANS EAT ITALY
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“Eat London” in Chocolaty Style at Wyndham Grand London Chelsea (OneTravel)
A perfect setting for such delectable chocolate and only moments from the exclusive shopping mecca of the King’s Road, the Wyndham Grand London Chelsea Harbour is London’s only five-star, all-suite hotel. “Eat London” in Chocolaty Style at Wyndham Grand London … Continue reading
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Wine Tasting in Burgundy: Day Two
I spent most of last week as a guest of the Burgundy Wine Board visiting vineyards and wine makers in the region, dining at some of the area’s best restaurants and generally having a fantastic time learning about all things … Continue reading
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What’s for Lunch? Yoobi, Soho (Londonist)
Flavourful, efficient and fairly new, London’s first tamakeria offers a hands-on opportunity to try sushi with a bit of a Brazilian beat. What’s for Lunch? Yoobi, Soho Londonist, 15 May 2012
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Tagged London, Londonist, lunch, soho, street food, sushi, TEMAKERIA, TEMAKI, W4L, westminster, WHAT'S FOR LUNCH?, YOOBI
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Wine Tasting in Burgundy: Day One
I spent most of last week as a guest of the Burgundy Wine Board visiting vineyards and wine makers in the region, dining at some of the area’s best restaurants and generally having a fantastic time learning about all things … Continue reading
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Can Eating Doughnuts Do Good? – National Doughnut Week (Great British Chefs)
Yes, there’s a National Doughnut Week. Before you turn away, this is not yet another junk food come lately craze from the States, this comfort food celebration is rolling into its 21st year and offers seven days of indulgence for a good … Continue reading
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Behind the Scenes at E5 Bakehouse (Great British Chefs)
Postcode purists might take exception to the E5 Bakehouse moniker (the bakery’s postcode is actually E8 3PH), but any real bread enthusiasts who’ve actually had this young Hackney enterprise’s sourdough creations would probably care less about what’s in the name as long … Continue reading
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Tagged arches, bakery, E5 BAKEHOUSE, E8, E8 3PH, east london, GBC, GREAT BRITISH CHEFS, hackney, London, london fields, sourdough
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What’s for Lunch? Mint Leaf, Haymarket (Londonist)
A smart setting for pre and post theatre drinks and dining, it’s not such a bad place to sneak down into for lunch. What’s for Lunch? Mint Leaf, Haymarket Londonist, 8 May 2012
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Tagged HAYMARKET, HAYMARKET THEATRE, indian cuisine, London, Londonist, lunch, MINT LEAF, SW1, SW1Y 4HT, W4L, westminster, WHAT'S FOR LUNCH?
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Introducing the Diamond Jubilee “Chilli Queen” Cheesburger from Byron (OneTravel)
God save the Queen and hold the mayo? Introducing the Diamond Jubilee “Chilli Queen” Cheeseburger from Byron OneTravel, 3 May 2012
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Tagged BYRON, byron burgers, cheeseburgers, chilli cheeseburger, CHILLI QUEEN, DIAMOND JUBILEE, hamburgers, London, OneTravel
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Exploring Leith, the Port of Edinburgh (CheapOair)
Visitors to this little slice of historic waterfront Scotland experience what might best be summed up as a microcosm of 21st century Britain. Exploring Leith, the Port of Edinburgh CheapOair, 3 May 2012
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Tagged cheapoair, edinburgh, leith, LEITH DOCKS, MALMAISON, PHOTO STORY, scotland, UK
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London Food & Drink News: 3 May 2012 (Londonist)
Food and booze news for London … London Food & Drink News: 3 May 2012 Londonist , 3 May 2012
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Tagged A TASTE OF NOMA, CLARIDGE'S, DRAFT HOUSE, ENGLISH CHEESECAKE COMPANY, FERRAN ADRIA, FINE DINING LOVERS, GINBILEE, London, Londonist, noma, NOTTING THRILL, pubs, René Redzepi, restaurants, RIB ROOM BAR & RESTAURANT
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What’s For Lunch? Pizarro, Bermondsey Street (Londonist)
Chef Patron Jose Pizarro’s eponymous restaurant is a low key and becoming foodie retreat and an ideal setting for quality conversation over exemplary Spanish cuisine and an anything but fussy wine list. What’s For Lunch? Pizarro, Bermondsey Street Londonist, 1 … Continue reading
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Tagged BERMONDSEY STREET, JOSE PIZARRO, London, Londonist, lunch, PIZARRO, review, SE1, SE1 3TQ, southwark, spanish cuisine, W4L, WHAT'S FOR LUNCH?, wine
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Win A Soho Street Food Crawl With Zagat And Londonist (Londonist)
Want to join Londonist and Zagat on a special street food tour of Soho, including stops at Yalla Yalla, The Travelling Gin Co., Pizza Pilgrims and more? Win A Soho Street Food Crawl With Zagat And Londonist Londonist, 30 April … Continue reading
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Tagged competition, London, Londonist, soho, SOHO STREET FOOD CRAWL, street food, WIN, ZAGAT
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London Food & Drink News: 26 April 2012 (Londonist)
Hops, cobnuts, festivals, port, the world’s best restaurant and more – a delicious round up of London’s food and drink news … London Food & Drink News: 26 April 2012 Londonist, 26 April 2012 Photo/tezzer57
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Tagged A TASTE OF NOMA AT CLARIDGE'S, ale, beer, Berry Bros & Rudd, cheese, CHEESE & WINE FESTIVAL, chocolate, CLARIDGE'S, cobnuts, Demarquette Fine Chocolates, DIAMOND JUBILEE, GRAHAM'S 1952 TAWNY, Hurstwood Farms, London, LONDON HOP SHOOT FESTIVAL, Londonist, noma, OLD TAWNY PORT, port, René Redzepi, southbank, wine
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FREE FRAE Frozen Yogurt Today in Chelsea
From 2pm to 10pm today (Thursday 26 April) FRAE is giving away free frozen yogurt at its Chelsea shop (130 King’s Road, SW3 4TR). To get your freebie fro-yo with two toppings, you simply need to go to the shop … Continue reading
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Tagged chelsea, FRAE, free, freebie, frozen yoghurt, FROZEN YOGURT, king's road, London, SW3, SW3 4TR
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Chocolate Chelsea – Cha Cha Cha! (Great British Chefs)
…. London (and maybe even Kent) just might be the most exciting place in the world of chocolate at the moment. Chocolate Chelsea – Cha Cha Cha! Great British Chefs, 25 April 2012
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Hix Restaurant at Selfridges Recreates Titanic’s Last First Class Menu (CheapOair)
Until the 29th of April, Hix restaurant at Selfridges department store in London is re-creating dishes from the Titanic’s final first class tasting menu … Hix Restaurant at Selfridges Recreates Titanic’s Last First Class Menu CheapOair, 24 April 2012 Photo/oliverj819
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Afternoon Tea at the Intercontinental London Park Lane Hotel (OneTravel)
As chic and contemporary as the setting in which they are served … Afternoon Tea at the Intercontinental London Park Lane Hotel OneTravel, 24 April 2012
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What’s for Lunch? Opera Tavern, Covent Garden (Londonist)
… encore dining sessions here are definitely a worthwhile consideration. What’s for Lunch? Opera Tavern, Covent Garden Londonist, 24 April 2012
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Tagged bar, covent garden, London, Londonist, lunch, OPERA TAVERN, tapas, theatreland, W4L, WC2, WC2B 5JS, westminster, WHAT'S FOR LUNCH?, wine
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British Bobble Reusable Filtered Water Bottle
The friendly folks at Bobble kindly sent me one of their new red, white and blue Limited Edition British Bobbles. Bobble makes patented water bottles that filter water as you drink. The filter removes chlorine and organic contaminants from municipal … Continue reading
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Tagged bobble, british bobble, filtered water, filtered water bottle, london 2012, reusable, water, water bottle, waterbobble
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London Food & Drink News: 19 April 2012 (Londonist)
Foodie things to eat and do in London … London Food & Drink News: 19 April 2012 Londonist, 19 April 2012 Photo/pollyblue
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Tagged ALYN WILLIAMS, BEN SPALDING, CAFFEE CALDESI, chefs, CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL, CHOP SLICE AND DICE, DAVID BADDIEL, floridita, harrods, JOSE PIZARRO, KNIFE SKILLS, London, Londonist, MARK POYNTON, MARK SARGEANT, MICHEL ROUX JR, PARLOUR TRICKS, PHIL THOMPSON, pop-up, restaurants, RUSSELL BROWN, SPRING FORTH!
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Win An Overnight Stay With Dinner At The Cavendish London (Londonist)
… the hotel is giving one Londonist reader a chance to win an overnight stay for two with breakfast and dinner at the restaurant. Win An Overnight Stay With Dinner At The Cavendish London Londonist, 18 April 2012 Photo/fourteenten
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Tagged hotel, jermyn street, London, Londonist, PETRICHOR, st james's, SW1, THE CAVENDISH LONDON, westminster
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Have Lunch With Antonio Carluccio In Notting Hill (Londonist)
The event marks the launch of the book [Antonio Carluccio] co-wrote with fellow chef Gennaro Contaldo, Two Greedy Italians Eat Italy, and its accompanying four-part BBC series. Have Lunch With Antonio Carluccio In Notting Hill Londonist, 18 April 2012 Photo/Tony Briggs
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Limited Edition Love Britain – Love Good Oil Bottle
It was waaaaay back in 2008 when I first got a taste of Good Oil. Made from hemp in Devon, it’s the healthiest culinary oil on the market in Britain with all the essential amino acids, 26 times more Omega … Continue reading
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Tagged culinary oil, devon, england, good oil, healthy, hemp, hemp oil, limited edition bottle, love britain - love good oil
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What’s for Lunch? The Rib Room, Jumeirah Carlton Tower, Knightsbridge (Londonist)
… proper upscale British dining minus the stodge and without any hype. What’s for Lunch? The Rib Room, Jumeirah Carlton Tower, Knightsbridge Londonist, 17 April 2012
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London Food & Drink News: 12 April 2012 (Londonist)
Food you can eat with just your hands – and quirky ways to market it. London Food & Drink News: 12 April 2012 Londonist, 12 April 2012
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