Category Archives: London

London Daily Photo: The Way

Posted on 2013-11-01 by tikichris
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London Daily Photo: Happy Halloween

Posted on 2013-10-31 by tikichris
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London Daily Photo: Ginger Bone Man

Posted on 2013-10-30 by tikichris
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Haunted London Theatreland Walking Tour (CheapOair)

Posted on 2013-10-30 by tikichris

For a frightfully good time with more than a dash of showbiz pizazz consider joining in on one of the few upcoming “haunted” walking tours set inLondon’s famous Theatreland. The Official London Theatre’s Haunted Theatreland Walking Tour returns this fall … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Borough Market Pumpkins

Posted on 2013-10-29 by tikichris
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Good Stuff

Posted on 2013-10-28 by tikichris

Here’s a quick little list of good stuff I’ve recently come across and thought was worth sharing with you. Enjoy! Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Palm 2 Pumpkins

Posted on 2013-10-28 by tikichris
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London Daily Photo: Blue Autumn Light

Posted on 2013-10-27 by tikichris
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London Celebrates Bonfire Night (OneTravel)

Posted on 2013-10-27 by tikichris

November 5th is Bonfire Night (aka Guy Fawkes Night) in England and is an occasion to commemorate the Gunpowder Plot of 1605 when Guy Fawkes (yep, the dude those V for Vendetta masks are named for) tried to blow up the Houses of Parliament and kill King James I. These days the historic event is “celebrated” with fireworks and bonfires. Here’s a list of five of the best Bonfire Night happenings in London. Continue reading →

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Win a Free Christmas Hamper Worth up to £200 from Hampergifts.co.uk

Posted on 2013-10-26 by tikichris

Tis the season or – at least – tis gonna be here soon! Are you ready for Christmas 2013? Here’s an opportunity to spread a little Christmas cheer and treat yourself to a bit of Yuletide yumminess or share a lovely gift with someone special. I’ve teamed up with Hampergifts.co.uk to offer one lucky reader the chance to win a Christmas hamper worth up to £200 in value. The competition runs this week only. Best of luck with the comp and with all your festive season shopping! Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Whitechapel

Posted on 2013-10-26 by tikichris
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Two Cocktails for £10 at The Liquor Cabinet, Hackney Road

Posted on 2013-10-25 by tikichris

There’s a new bar opened up in Shoreditch. Okay, that’s not really news, is it? But a smartly curated selection of spirits and a range of superbly crafted hand bottled cocktails make The Liquor Cabinet well worth shouting about. Plus, I blagged a way for my readers to get two cocktails for a tenner! Keep reading for more about this fantastic bar and to find out about my exclusive two-for-a-tenner cocktail special. Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: East India Company Tea Master, Lalith Lenadora

Posted on 2013-10-25 by tikichris

Last night I attended an Evening of Tea Discovery at The East India Company shop on Conduit Street in Mayfair. The highlight of the event was a tasting session led by The East India Company’s Tea Master, Lalith Lenadora. Continue reading →

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Heavy Metal Bowling vs Bompas & Parr’s Metal BBQ

Posted on 2013-10-24 by tikichris

Aw man, I’m going to be out of town and thus unable to attend this event but look: Heavy Metal Bowling – your chance to “finger holes, caress balls” while “crushing pins” to a soundtrack featuring Black Sabbath, Electric Wizard, Elder, The Sword, Slayer, Sleep, Metallica. Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: The Juicery at 108 Marylebone Lane

Posted on 2013-10-24 by tikichris

In a collaboration with New York owned, The Juicery, 108 Marylebone Lane hosts its first ever pop-up from now until the end of January offering a nutrious menu of 16 fresh juices, shots and smoothies – including some exclusives designed by the nutritionist Amelia Freer – alongside an expanded breakfast menu and light bites to eat-in or takeaway. Continue reading →

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Sex and El Dorado at the British Museum (CheapOair)

Posted on 2013-10-23 by tikichris

Home to one of the world’s greatest collections of cultural artefacts, there’s never really a bad time to pop round to the epic British Museum. But with two sensational exhibitions that have recently opened there – Shunga: sex and pleasure in Japanese art and Beyond El Dorado: power and gold in ancient Colombia – a visit is even more enticing than usual. Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: World’s Largest Sherry Tasting

Posted on 2013-10-23 by tikichris

Monday found me nosing my way through Bond Street’s Westbury Hotel at the 2013 Great Sherry Tasting. With nearly 200 sherries from more than 30 producer, the event was claimed to be the world’s largest. Continue reading →

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50% Off All Steaks at MASH Steakhouse in London (CheapOair)

Posted on 2013-10-22 by tikichris

To celebrate its first birthday, Danish steakhouse MASH is to offer all their steaks at half off their regular price from Sunday the 3rd to Thursday the 7th November. For these five days only, diners will be invited to indulge … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Did You Celebrate Apple Day?

Posted on 2013-10-22 by tikichris

Did you know that yesterday was Apple Day? Honestly, I wouldn’t have realised it either if I hadn’t been for the folks behind English Apples and Pears kindly inviting me along to an English Apple tasting and cheese pairing at Marylebone’s fabulous La Fromagerie on Moxon Street. Continue reading →

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Four Reasons to Stay in Soho When You Visit London

Posted on 2013-10-22 by tikichris

You know me – I love London. The thing about living here for over ten years though is that I experience the city like a local not as a visitor. Despite often viewing the city through a rather rose-tinted lens, … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Fall Filter

Posted on 2013-10-21 by tikichris
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Delicious Italian Seafood Menu at Pescatori, Charlotte Street

Posted on 2013-10-21 by tikichris

It’s been a few weeks now since I enjoyed dinner at Italian seafood restaurant, Pescatori. I haven’t forgotten how lovely it was though. Indeed, I’ve been waiting for the right time to publish my review so it didn’t get crowded out by other posts about places receiving more than an equitable slice of momentary hype. So with little happening in the tikichrisosphere today, here’s my review of fantastic Fitrzrovia restaurant, Pescatori. Buon appetito! Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Nancy Dell’olio and Francesco Mazzei at Welcome Italia

Posted on 2013-10-20 by tikichris

Nancy Dell’olio and L’Anima Chef Patron Francesco Mazzie posed for the paparazzi at the opening of Welcome Italia at the Royal Horticultural Halls. The UK’s biggest event dedicated to Italian food and beverage and tourism, Welcome Italia is open to the public and well worth a visit … if only for the free gelato! Continue reading →

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5 Best Restaurants for Service in the UK (OneTravel)

Posted on 2013-10-20 by tikichris

UK restaurant bookings site, toptable, has announced the winners of its 2013 Diners’ Choice awards for the Top 50 Restaurants for Service in the UK. The awards represent the “combined opinions of approximately 350,000 reviews submitted between September 2013 and August 2013 by verified toptable diners for more than 4,000 restaurants across the UK. Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Cupcake Couture at Salon du Chocolat

Posted on 2013-10-19 by tikichris

The grand finale of Chocolate Week, Salon du Chocolat London launched last night and runs through the weekend at at National Hall, Olympia Exhibition Centre. Continue reading →

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Win a £100 Argos Gift Voucher

Posted on 2013-10-18 by tikichris

Here’s a nifty competition I’ve got lined up to give one lucky reader an Argos gift voucher worth £100. Get ahead of the Christmas gift shopping rush, treat yourself to something special or simply stock up on the essentials – however you like to Argos it, this fantastic chance to do it absolutely for free is just an easy click away. Keep reading to find out how to win. Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Chagall Off the Wall

Posted on 2013-10-18 by tikichris
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A Quartet of Great Chicago Food Blogs (OneTravel)

Posted on 2013-10-17 by tikichris

No matter what’s taking you to Chicago, one thing you need to make sure to bring is a healthy appetite! Folks here know how to eat – and love to talk about what they’re eating too. Here’s a list of five … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Matsuri

Posted on 2013-10-17 by tikichris

The fine folks from Kikkoman invited yours truly out earlier this week to upscale Japanese restaurant Matsuri St James’s for a soy sauce masterclass taught by Chef Simon Hulstone. Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: The Time Thief at the 1:54 Contemporary African Art Fair

Posted on 2013-10-16 by tikichris

London Daily Photo: The Time Thief at the 1:54 Contemporary African Art Fair Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: The Last Instinct at Gillray’s Steakhouse & Bar

Posted on 2013-10-15 by tikichris

Man oh man! I got an education last night from Jaume Beato, lead bartender at Gillray’s Steakhouse & Bar at the Marriott Hotel County Hall. From a crash course in the history and global reach of gin (Gillray’s keeps close to 70 different gins behind the bar) to how to mix a classic cocktail … Continue reading →

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An Interview with Chef Albert Roux (Great British Chefs)

Posted on 2013-10-15 by tikichris

… the affable 78 year old seems as pleased or perhaps even more so to talk about the recent successes of his son as he is his own achievements. My interview with Albert felt more like a friendly conversation as he shared memories from the early days of his career along with advice for up-and-comers in the restaurant industry today. Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Sinister Screen

Posted on 2013-10-14 by tikichris
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London Daily Photo: Hospital

Posted on 2013-10-13 by tikichris
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25% Off Voucher Code for Millennium & Copthorne Hotels #MCBloggerConf

Posted on 2013-10-12 by tikichris

Planning any trips in the UK or Europe for December or January? Check out the Millennium & Copthorne Trip Tailor Facebook app for tips on things to do and be sure to take advantage of my limited offer discount code for 25% savings on your accommodation. Continue reading →

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