Category Archives: London

Breakfast at The Alice House Queen’s Park

Posted on 2015-10-10 by tikichris

A recent invitation to try the newly launched morning menu at The Alice House in Queen’s Park (its sister venue in West Hampstead has been serving breakfast for a while now) proved a great reason to get up early and enjoy that most important meal of the day recently. How do like your eggs in the morning? Go tell Alice. Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Wood

Posted on 2015-10-10 by tikichris
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London Daily Photo: From Lewisham

Posted on 2015-10-09 by tikichris
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London Daily Photo: Yellow, Red, Green

Posted on 2015-10-08 by tikichris
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Lucio Fontana at Newly Opened Tornabuoni Art, Albemarle Street

Posted on 2015-10-08 by tikichris

Opening just in time for October’s Frieze Art Fair frenzy, the Lucio Fontana exhibition at the newly launched Tornabuoni Art London gallery in Mayfair promises to delight the art world scenesters soon to descend upon London and to carry on impressing fans of contemporary art until the show closes in early December. Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Sclater Street

Posted on 2015-10-07 by tikichris
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Coverture Launches Emma Greenhill: A Winning Way to Wrap Up!

Posted on 2015-10-07 by Madison Salters

Maddie Salters pays a visit to Coverture & The Garbstore in Notting Hill for the launch of Emma Greenhill’s Matchmaker line of scarves. A colourful, pop-art window greets guests at Coverture & The Garbstore, a Notting Hill transplant that has … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Nottin

Posted on 2015-10-06 by tikichris
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London Daily Photo: Tradesmans Entrance

Posted on 2015-10-05 by tikichris
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Create Your Perfect Pizza at PizzaBuzz, EC2

Posted on 2015-10-04 by tikichris

Custom-create your own pizza pie at newbie pizzeria, PizzaBuzz, on Worship Street (about halfway between Old Street and Moorgate Stations). While you’re there, enjoy the relaxed atmosphere, have a beer, some burrata and maybe some homemade ice cream too. Whether … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Parade

Posted on 2015-10-04 by tikichris
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London Daily Photo: Choppers

Posted on 2015-10-03 by tikichris
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The Bell & Brisket Kitchen Takeover at The Barley Mow, Shoreditch

Posted on 2015-10-02 by tikichris

I’ve known Bel Shapiro – owner of The Bell & Brisket – for a number of years now and have been a fan of her “seriously pimped up salt beef bagels” all the while. I’ve also very much admired how she’s resisted any trendy urges to “go burger” along with the hipster tide and rather has looked to more local gourmand traditions to come up with something yummy that’s no less “street” and certainly just as zeitgeist-y as any other London grub you’re apt to sink your teeth into. Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: St Mary Axe

Posted on 2015-10-02 by tikichris
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London Daily Photo: King’s Cross

Posted on 2015-10-01 by tikichris
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L&Q Round Table: Is Shared Ownership a Viable Option?

Posted on 2015-09-30 by tikichris

Is shared ownership ideal or the perfect solution for anyone’s housing needs? No. But neither is the London housing market ideal, and everybody’s got a different story when it comes to making a living and finding a home. Obviously, loads of research needs to go into any search for housing – no matter what you’re situation is or your hopes may be. But don’t gloss over anything you come across related to shared ownership, it might turn out to be just right for you or someone you know. Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Park

Posted on 2015-09-30 by tikichris
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London Daily Photo: Wick

Posted on 2015-09-29 by tikichris
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London Daily Photo: Box

Posted on 2015-09-28 by tikichris
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London Daily Photo: Pitch

Posted on 2015-09-27 by tikichris
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Good Stuff #46

Posted on 2015-09-27 by tikichris

Good stuff and lots of it! Here’s the low down on some fine things to see, sip or savour – all of which I’ve recently come across and thought were worth sharing with you. Enjoy. Lazy Arm With its 700mm … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Necks

Posted on 2015-09-26 by tikichris
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London Daily Photo: Kingsland

Posted on 2015-09-25 by tikichris
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London Daily Photo: Cloudy Sky Boat

Posted on 2015-09-24 by tikichris
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London Daily Photo: Bethnal Green Road

Posted on 2015-09-23 by tikichris
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London Daily Photo: Camden Lock

Posted on 2015-09-22 by tikichris
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London Daily Photo: Snake in the Garden

Posted on 2015-09-21 by tikichris
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London Daily Photo: Market

Posted on 2015-09-20 by tikichris
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Waffle On at The Watch House

Posted on 2015-09-20 by tikichris

Waffle On at The Watch House is an evening kitchen takeover that, as far as I know, is an indefinite collaboration. Still, I’d recommend heading over ASAP because Waffle On’s buttermilk waffles are delish and The Watch House is comfortably cosy café whether you’re craving waffles or not. Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Saturdays Only

Posted on 2015-09-19 by tikichris
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London Daily Photo: Ground

Posted on 2015-09-18 by tikichris
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Piled High and Fantastically Assembled Sarnies: Cafe Mish, Shepherd Market

Posted on 2015-09-17 by tikichris

I can’t claim to live in Mayfair, but any given week sees me passing through there multiple times. So a new (and good!) place to eat that doesn’t require making a reservation, refinancing my mortgage, or wearing fancy clothes is a most welcome addition. Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Untitled

Posted on 2015-09-17 by tikichris
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Heathrow Airport Hotels

Posted on 2015-09-16 by tikichris

Everyone is well aware just how hectic travel can be today, particularly when you are going through airport after airport. Even the most seasoned business traveler can get frustrated and feel stress over dealing with all of the arrangements that … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Out the Window

Posted on 2015-09-16 by tikichris
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