Category Archives: London

London Daily Photo: Dalston

Posted on 2015-05-06 by tikichris
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La Vie en Rose Afternoon Tea at the Sofitel London St James

Posted on 2015-05-06 by tikichris

On now and running throughout May is a new floral-inspired La Vie en Rose afternoon tea at the Rose Lounge at the Sofitel London St James hotel. I got a taste of this limited run luxury a couple of weeks back and very much enjoyed it. Here’s a waft of what made it such a treat for me. Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: 11 Day Dean Street

Posted on 2015-05-05 by tikichris
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Are you Sitting Comfortably? Street Food Heroes Crabbieshack Pop-up at The Hat & Tun

Posted on 2015-05-04 by Leila Dukes

For three nights only from Wednesday 13th – Friday 15th May, 5.30pm to 9pm, Crabbieshack will be serving Old Bay Batter Soft-Shell Crab Burgers (£9.50) at The Hat & Tun pub in Clerkenwell. Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: A View from Radio Rooftop Bar

Posted on 2015-05-04 by tikichris
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London Daily Photo: Way

Posted on 2015-05-03 by tikichris
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London Daily Photo: In the Urban Countryside

Posted on 2015-05-02 by tikichris
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The Clothes Club Fundraiser at Dalston Roof Park

Posted on 2015-05-02 by Emily de Groot

The Clothes Club is doing its fundraising event at the recently reopened Dalston Roof Park, on Thursday 21 May. For just £8, you’ll get some new clothes, make a donation to the causes they’re supporting at the same time and there’s some great prizes in the raffle too. Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Welcome to Haringey

Posted on 2015-05-01 by tikichris
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London Daily Photo: At the Press Preview

Posted on 2015-04-30 by tikichris
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London Daily Photo: Morning View

Posted on 2015-04-29 by tikichris
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Give Me Space: Make Room | Save Money | Win Big

Posted on 2015-04-28 by tikichris

Here’s a recap of the posts I’ve written over the past few months while taking SpaceWays for a spin … plus a reminder of the big competition for six months of free storage … and even a discount code for your first time using SpaceWays! I’m really pleased with my SpaceWays experience and am happy to recommend this urban storage service to anyone looking for affordable and convenient solutions for finding some breathing room in the big city. Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Fins

Posted on 2015-04-28 by tikichris
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London Daily Photo: New City Days

Posted on 2015-04-27 by tikichris
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London Daily Photo: Brixton

Posted on 2015-04-26 by tikichris
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Preview: The Goblin King’s Masquerade Ball 2015

Posted on 2015-04-25 by tikichris

The Goblin King’s Annual Masquerade Ball is a themed costumed ball “of mischief and revelry” exploring the darker side of fantasy through promenade theatre, live music and DJs, cabaret, interactive creatures, puppetry, art installations, goblin markets, hot tubs, “hidden experiences” and loads more surprises in “suitable goblin habitable locations.” Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Soho

Posted on 2015-04-25 by tikichris
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Sony World Photography Awards Exhibition at Somerset House

Posted on 2015-04-24 by tikichris

There’s a whole lot of photography on view now at Somerset House with the 2015 Sony World Photography Awards exhibition with a good assortment of eye catching and poignant works to see. Continue reading →

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A Simple Space at Udderbelly Festival: No Frills Just Thrills and Simply Amazing Acrobatic Stunts

Posted on 2015-04-24 by tikichris

Wow! I was blown away at last night’s press preview performance by A Simple Space, a no-frills show direct from Australia which “champions the incredibly artistry of the human body over traditional circus gimmicks.” Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Dragons and Lock

Posted on 2015-04-24 by tikichris
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Win a Variety Pack of Jaz & Jul’s Origin Mixture Drinking Chocolate

Posted on 2015-04-23 by tikichris

Award winning independent chocolate makers, Jaz & Jul’s, are launching a new Origin range of drinking chocolates. Featuring three single-origin dark hot chocolates made with cacao grown in a different region (Madagascar, Peru, Brazil) for a collection of subtle yet indulgent flavours. Keen to find out how to get a sneaky peek taste ahead of all the other choco-fiends? Keep reading, my cocoa loving friends. Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: The Strand

Posted on 2015-04-23 by tikichris
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Review of Moët Academy

Posted on 2015-04-22 by Madison Salters

Last week Maddie Salters embarked upon an adventure in London’s Southbank that would take her into the heart of France’s Champagne region. Celebrated brand Moët & Chandon re-created the vineyards and wine cellars of its lush estate at OXO along the … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Deep in Dean Street

Posted on 2015-04-22 by tikichris
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Piadabar: New Italian Takeaway in the Heart of Soho

Posted on 2015-04-21 by tikichris

Piadabar is a new Italian takeaway on Bateman Street in Soho that serves authentic piada (Northern Italian flatbread), traditional cheeses and cured meats, amazing homemade desserts, excellent espresso and more. It’s a brilliant spot to drop by for a quick sandwich or snack – whether on your way to work in the morning, during lunch or even after a late night out playing weekend warrior (Piadabar is open until 1am on Friday and Saturday nights). Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Gatekeeper

Posted on 2015-04-21 by tikichris
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London Daily Photo: London Light

Posted on 2015-04-20 by tikichris
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London Daily Photo: Hungerford Bridge

Posted on 2015-04-19 by tikichris
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London Daily Photo: Brixton Market

Posted on 2015-04-18 by tikichris
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‘Hot & Chilli’ Coffee Break with Rosana McPhee (espressoCrazy)

Posted on 2015-04-18 by tikichris

Ready for a quick cuppa friendly food blogger advice? Then kick back, relax and enjoy the latest instalment of my Coffee Break series of interviews. This time round, I’m finding out about Brazilian food and learning a few tips for cooking with coffee from Hot & Chilli blogger, Rosana McPhee, a Brazilian expat keen to share Latin kitchen expertise with the wider world. Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Blackfriars Bridge

Posted on 2015-04-17 by tikichris
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My Simple Italian by Theo Randall – Book Review (Great British Chefs)

Posted on 2015-04-16 by tikichris

Fellow alum of the kitchens at Hammersmith’s fabled River Café, Jamie Oliver likes the book and reckons it’s the “most deliciously gorgeous Italian cookbook I’ve seen in a long, long time.” Enough said? Maybe. But please indulge me in my own humble rave about this book featuring “100 inspired recipes from one of Britain’s best Italian chefs.” Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Marylebone

Posted on 2015-04-16 by tikichris
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Tredwell’s by Marcus Wareing

Posted on 2015-04-15 by tikichris

Often before heading to a restaurant for the first time I’ll have a look online at existing reviews about the place to know what to keep an eye out for and maybe to avoid. For my Sunday lunch visit to Marcus Wareing’s “Modern British” Tredwell’s, I should have just avoided reading the reviews all together and let my gut (which is now a good bit larger after my Tredwell’s meal) guide me in the right direction. Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Oxford Street

Posted on 2015-04-15 by tikichris
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