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Charleston, South Carolina | Blackbeard’s Wake
I learned about Blackbeard’s blockade and all sorts of local lore during a guided tour with captivating storyteller Eric Lavender of Charleston Pirate Tours. As informative and insightful as he was hilarious in his deadpan delivery, roaming around some the city’s most historic and beautiful streets with Eric in his full pirate garb was a great way to spend a morning – and an activity I’d recommend to anyone visiting Charleston. Continue reading
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Tequila & Mezcal Fest 2018 | Comida to Crave
The Tequila & Mezcal Fest will be here soon and I’ve got a sneak peek of what to eat when you go. The biggest agave extravaganza in Europe isn’t only an opportunity to drink premium Mexican spirits in a festive … Continue reading
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Ocracoke, North Carolina | Blackbeard’s Wake
From Greenville, I made for the Outer Banks, specifically to the island of Ocracoke, where Blackbeard’s legacy seemed to hang in the air like Spanish moss on a live oak. Continue reading
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Good Stuff #79 | Goodies from GO!
Good stuff and lots of it! Judith Schrut’s been to London’s first GO! Organic Festival and has the low down on some fine things to see, sip and savour we thought worth sharing with you. Enjoy. Continue reading
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Greenville, North Carolina | Blackbeard’s Wake
As much as I savoured reacquainting myself with such a tasty town, I was primarily there to take a peek into the East Carolina University lab where artefacts from Blackbeard’s sunken flagship are being preserved and studied for a more accurate record of North Carolina’s coastal heritage. Continue reading
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Sushi Shop 20th Anniversary Limited Edition Box
Celebrating its 20th anniversary, Sushi Shop has partnered with three legendary street artists to create three distinctive designs for a limited edition 42-piece sushi box. Continue reading
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Win a Bottle of Patron Reposado Tequila
Love tequila? My team up with Tequila & Mezcal Fest 2018 just got a lot tastier with this competition offering the chance for one tikichris reader to win a bottle of some of Mexico’s best: Patron Reposado. Continue reading
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Must Eat Mexico City (Going Places)
What happens when one of the world’s most delicious cuisines meets one of the world’s most dynamic megacities? Damas y Caballeros, welcome to Mexico City! We hope you’ve brought your appetite. This expansive capital city is a cultural and culinary hub that’s as exciting a foodie frontier to explore as anywhere in the world. Continue reading
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My Coffee with Melitta | What to Look for When Buying a Machine
From sleek cutting edge technology to tried-and-true champs of yore, the range of machines offered by Melitta has you covered whatever way you like to make your coffee Continue reading
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Chocolate | Pierre Marcolini’s Winter Collection
Celebrated Belgian chocolatier Pierre Marcolini’s passion for sweet treats dates back to his childhood when, so the story goes, he would happily exchange toys with his brother for an extra portion of dessert. Continue reading
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September at Skylight Rooftop Review
Okay I get it, you’ve likely had your fill of rooftops this year. How about rooftops where you can try your hand at croquet and petanque? Not so likely. This week, why not challenge your friends to a game with an unrivalled view at Skylight at Tobacco Dock in Wapping. Continue reading
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Jose Pizarro | All Consumed Episode 3 | #TCTalks Episode 36
For this episode of tikichris Talks I’m sharing the third and episode of All Consumed, a podcast that I coproduce with fellow food, drink and travel writer Neil Davey. It features an in depth discussion with Chef Jose Pizarro. Continue reading
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Up In My Grill at The King & Co
What started as affordable, flavoursome steaks has now morphed into a wide menu of burgers, crispy lamb belly, aubergine parma mess and short rib. And because old habits die hard, I did try all of the dishes that Up In My Grill will be serving during the two-month residency at The King & Co. Continue reading
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Tagged BARS, beef, burgers, Cheeeburgers, CLAPHAM, Clapham Park Road, Drink, Food, hamburgers, London, pubs, restaurants, reviews, south london, street food, SW4, SW4 7BZ, The King & Co, Up In My Grill
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Win Tickets to the Tequila & Mezcal Fest 2018
Coming to London the first weekend of October for its fifth anniversary is the Tequila & Mezcal Fest – the biggest agave extravaganza in Europe. As part of my team up with Teq Fest, I’ve set aside a pair of day tickets to share with one lucky tikichris reader. Continue reading
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Best of the Fests | Long Road Country and Americana Festival
Top country and Americana stars are lining up for the inaugural Long Road Country, Americana and Roots Festival. Old and New World traditions will unite in the grand surrounds of Stanford Hall in Leicestershire. Continue reading
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Must Try Iconic Foods From Around The World
Have you ever dreamt of tasting scrumptious food while sitting in the cafe with a breathtaking view? We know where to find this beauty. This mouth-watering article will help you choose the destination for the next food tour. What can … Continue reading
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Win a Pair of Tickets to The Whisky Show
Who wants a pair of day tickets to this year’s Whisky Show, valued at £110 each and including a two-course lunch, one Dream Dram token and access to more than 600 whiskies to be tasted? Continue reading
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Tequila & Mezcal Fest 2018 | Get 20% Off Your #TeqFest Tix
The Tequila & Mezcal Fest returns to London to celebrate its fifth anniversary. And guess who’s getting in on the fun to amp up the action and spread the word about Europe’s biggest agave extravaganza? Continue reading
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OSH Restaurant, Beauchamp Place, Knightsbridge
Newly opened OSH Restaurant in Knightsbridge presents a cosmopolitan take on Uzbek tastes. Continue reading
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Afroditi Krassa | #TCTalks Episode 34
For episode 34 of tikichris Talks I sit down with hospitality designer Afroditi Krassa for a conversation in her studio about how she got her start in design and her work helping restaurant groups such as Itsu and Dishoom achieve huge success. Continue reading
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Good Stuff #78 | Best of the Fests | Festival Flavours
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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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Win a BBQ Fire Starter Kit from Certainly Wood
Certainly Wood is the UK’s bigger producer of 100% British sustainable premier kiln dried firewood, kindling & Flamers natural firelighters. I’ve teamed with this *tree-mendous* company for a smoking hot giveaway offering one lucky tikichris reader the chance to win a BBQ Fire Starter Kit. Continue reading
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Unexpected Texas: How to Get the Best of Your San Antonio Holiday (Metro)
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
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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World Steak Challenge 2018
At the beginning of last month (4th of July actually) I got to sit in for a second year in a row as a consumer judge at World Steak Challenge, where three dozen or so expert judges convened to test and rate close to sirloin, fillet and rib eye steaks from 22 different countries and four continents. Continue reading
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Cocktails in the City London: Summer Edition | Bedford Square, 3-4 August
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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